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'Great honour': Leaders welcome Leo, first US pope

Pope Leo XIV was officially elected as the new head of the Catholic Church.

AFP|Updated

SA woman's unforgettable moment at Pope Francis' last public appearance

A South African woman shares her emotional experience of witnessing Pope Francis' final public appearance in St Peter's Square, reflecting on the significance of his blessing during a time of personal transition.

Xolile Mtembu|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa and world leaders hail Pope Francis as tireless champion of the poor

Several world leaders, including South Africa, Turkey, Iran and Nigeria, have hailed Pope Francis as a man who championed the poor and who was not afraid to pronounce on the genocide taking place in the Gaza Strip.

AFP and IOL Reporter|Published

Pope Francis passes away at 88, a day after Easter Sunday appearance

Pope Francis died on Monday aged 88, a day after making a much hoped-for appearance at Saint Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, the Vatican said in a statement.

Published

Trump pauses global trade war but escalates tariffs on China

US President Donald Trump announces a 90-day pause on tariffs for most countries while increasing levies on China, igniting further trade tensions and market fluctuations.

AFP|Published

Trump's controversial plan for refugee centres in Pretoria for white Afrikaners

The Trump administration is spearheading an initiative dubbed “Mission South Africa,” aimed at relocating white Afrikaners who claim to be facing challenges in South Africa.

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Burlington, Canada, closes road for Jefferson Salamander migration

Burlington, Ontario, transforms a busy road into a sanctuary for the endangered Jefferson salamander, showcasing community commitment to wildlife conservation

The Washington Post|Published

Trump's new policy: relaxing protections for migratory birds

Suspension of migratory bird protections sparks conservationists' alarm

The Washington Post|Published

The future of SA NGOs after Pepfar funding termination

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) spokesperson Newton Masuku said they strongly condemn the Donald Trump regime’s decision, and said that this is a blatant act of political retaliation against the SA government's unwavering support for Palestine.

Theolin Tembo|Published