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Twenty-three South Africans back home after being held captive in Myanmar
The group were lured to Thailand with false promises of jobs but were later trafficked to Myanmar where they were held for more than four months
Mpox declaration marks a key shift in power for Africa
The continent asked for more say in global health decisions after Covid. It now has that. The mpox declaration is a test of this new power
Maersk to ship suspected toxic dust back to Europe
The repatriation of the cargo from Southeast Asia to Albania has been called a ‘win’ for global environmental governance
Binge travel: Reinventing the bucket list for 2024
Fans are travelling to locations where their favourite shows are shot, and where their top artists perform
Get a taste of spa relaxation and romance this Valentine’s day
A selection of luxurious spas to visit, and treatments to enjoy, in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban for couples celebrating love this month
After India: The countries on the brink of another Covid oxygen crisis
The need for medical oxygen to treat Covid-19 patients in low- and middle-income countries has more than doubled in the past two months, and many of these countries faced oxygen…
Where do Africans study abroad?
China is becoming the preferred destination for countries such as Ghana and Nigeria
The coronavirus is a disease of Chinese autocracy
An outbreak of a new coronavirus that began in the Chinese city of Wuhan has already infected over 4000 people – mostly in China, but also in several other countries, from…
China moves Olympic qualifiers from the coronavirus epicentre
Boxing and women’s football qualifying for the 2020 Olympics will be moved from the Chinese city at the centre of a virus outbreak to another location in the country, the…
Ethics of gene editing must be decided by each one of us
Our DNA is similar but our societal values are not, which will make it difficult to reach concensus
Miracle of ‘Wild Boars’ rescue transforms Thai cave into tourist draw
For a few dollars tourists can get framed photos at the site, pick up posters of the footballers and take home a souvenir t-shirt
Thailand to hold first election since coup on March 24
Thailand last held a successful election in 2011
UN asks Australia to consider Saudi teen for ‘refugee resettlement’
Thailand initially said it would deport her at the request of Saudi embassy officials, barring her from travelling on to Australia
Thai football team speak of ‘miracle’ rescue after hospital discharge
The boys, who will return to their families Wednesday night, announced their plan to temporarily ordain as monks to honour the death of Saman Kunan
Editorial: Cave boys saga brought out the best in us
‘That familiar confluence of triumph and tragedy is what builds our ability to understand and share the feelings of each other’