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Caster Semenya wins landmark human rights case

South African Olympic champion Caster Semenya secures historic victory at European Court of Human Rights in her decade-long fight against testosterone regulations in athletics.

Wisconsin Republicans defund Planned Parenthood

Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin have voted to strip Planned Parenthood of critical healthcare funding, escalating the state's abortion battle and threatening access to essential services for thousands of women.

South African Ambassador Found Dead in Paris

South Africa's ambassador to France, Mphakama Mbete, has been discovered deceased at his official Paris home, prompting investigations by French authorities and diplomatic responses from Pretoria.

US Women Criminalised for Pregnancy Outcomes

Groundbreaking research exposes how hundreds of American women face criminal charges for pregnancy-related incidents, with devastating consequences for maternal healthcare.

West African Nations Forge Historic Cooperation Pact

In a landmark move for regional stability, Ghana, Senegal, and The Gambia have signed a pivotal cooperation agreement covering security, economic development, and cross-border collaboration, signalling a new era of West African diplomacy.

Hong Kong's Landmark IVF Ruling for Same-Sex Parents

In a groundbreaking decision, Hong Kong's top court grants parental rights to a non-biological mother in a same-sex couple, setting a new precedent for LGBTQ+ families in the region after a four-year legal battle.

Alabama IVF Chaos: Embryo Ruling Halts Treatments

Alabama's Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos are 'children' has thrown IVF treatments into chaos, prompting Governor Kay Ivey to demand urgent legislative action to protect fertility services.

Trump & RFK Jr Plan Federal Abortion Pill Ban

Exclusive: Donald Trump and running mate Robert F. Kennedy Jr announce plans for an aggressive federal ban on the abortion pill mifepristone, signalling the most extreme anti-abortion stance in modern US history.

Bethell stars as England crush South Africa in ODI

England's young guns, led by a spectacular 88 from Jacob Bethell, secured a dominant 157-run victory over South Africa in the second ODI at Lord's, leveling the series in emphatic fashion.

The African Kingdom That's Colder Than London

Forget everything you thought you knew about Africa. Tucked away in the mountains, the Kingdom of Lesotho offers a stunning, cool climate, epic adventures, and a unique cultural experience unlike any other on the continent.

Trump's VA Abortion Ban Threatens Veterans Healthcare

Exclusive: Donald Trump's proposed ban on abortion services within Veterans Affairs threatens healthcare access for millions of US veterans and their families, sparking outrage among medical professionals and advocacy groups.

26 Dead in Horrific South Africa Bus Crash

A bus carrying 46 passengers has crashed and rolled down an embankment in South Africa's Limpopo province, resulting in a catastrophic death toll of 26 and leaving dozens more injured. The devastating incident occurred on the R518 road near Mokopane.

Boko Haram kills 40 farmers in Nigeria's Borno State

In a devastating new attack, Boko Haram militants have killed at least 40 farmers in Nigeria's restive Borno State, highlighting the ongoing security crisis in the region despite government claims of control.

Illinois Woman Charged with Murder Over Abortion Pills

An Illinois woman faces first-degree murder charges for allegedly using abortion medication to terminate her own pregnancy, igniting a fierce national debate on reproductive rights and fetal homicide laws in a post-Roe America.

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