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Zuma barred from South Africa elections

South Africa's electoral court upholds ban preventing former President Jacob Zuma from running in upcoming elections, creating major political shockwaves ahead of the ANC's toughest electoral test.

Kim Jong Un threatens to annihilate South Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has declared South Korea his country's 'principal enemy' and threatened to destroy the nation if provoked, signalling a dramatic escalation in tensions on the Korean peninsula.

Trump's refugee plan targets white South Africans

Exclusive: Donald Trump proposes unprecedented refugee restrictions specifically targeting white South Africans, sparking international condemnation and reigniting debates about immigration policy.

Outback publican Gus Lamont found dead in remote Yunta

The small outback community of Yunta is in mourning after the shocking discovery of popular publican Augustus 'Gus' Lamont's body at his remote property, sparking a major police investigation into the mysterious circumstances surrounding his death.

New pandemic-capable virus discovered in bats

Exclusive: Researchers have identified a mysterious new virus lurking in South American bats that shows troubling similarities to COVID-19, raising concerns about future pandemic threats.

Human chain rescues woman from sinking car

Dramatic footage captures the moment quick-thinking strangers formed an impromptu human chain to save a trapped driver as her vehicle submerged in South Carolina waters.

Conquering Bolivia's Deadly Mountain Road: A Survivor's Tale

A courageous traveller shares their heart-pounding experience biking down Bolivia's infamous North Yungas Road, known globally as the 'Death Road', and reveals why this dangerous journey is becoming an unlikely tourist attraction.

US F-35 and Seahawk crash in South China Sea

In a dramatic incident over contested waters, a US F-35 fighter jet and MH-60 Seahawk helicopter have crashed into the South China Sea, triggering an urgent international recovery mission amid rising regional tensions.

Maduro: US plotting Venezuela invasion

Nicolás Maduro alleges Washington is planning military action against Venezuela as diplomatic relations reach new lows between the two nations.

Trump admin authorises Venezuela land strikes

In a controversial move, the Trump administration has reportedly authorised US forces to conduct ground strikes against Venezuelan military assets, marking a significant escalation in American intervention.

Miss South Yorkshire Pageant Axed After Decades

The iconic Miss South Yorkshire beauty competition has been scrapped after decades, with former winner and TV star Melinda Messenger sharing her emotional reaction to the controversial decision.

Bolivia's Opposition Leader Faces Arrest in Political Crisis

Bolivian opposition leader Rodrigo Paz is wanted on terrorism charges as the government cracks down on dissent ahead of crucial elections. Exclusive investigation reveals the escalating political tensions in South America's latest democratic crisis.

Bolivia Elects Right-Wing President in Historic Shift

In a stunning political reversal, Bolivia has elected its first right-wing president in decades, marking a dramatic shift from socialist governance and signalling potential changes to coca-growing policies that defined the previous administration.

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