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South Africa elections 2024: Key issues by the numbers
Unemployment, crime and access to electricity are some of the biggest issues on the ballot.
Global protests condemn Israel’s attack on Rafah
Protesters around the world have condemned Israel for its ongoing attacks on Rafah in southern Gaza.
Palestinian state the ‘only route to peace’ says Spanish PM
Israel accuses Pedro Sanchez of incitement to Jewish 'genocide' as Madrid seeks 'viable' state of Palestine.
Letter from ‘Kibbutz Israel’
In these dark times, it is heartening to see the Palestinian cause conquering new terrain in Washington and beyond.
Rafah residents face further danger as Israel hits city’s two hospitals
Israeli attacks put Kuwaiti Hospital out of service and trap medical staff, patients inside Indonesian Field Hospital.
EU pushing to boost military aid to Ukraine
The drive by some EU states to raise support comes as others, such as Hungary, work to block military aid.
Cape Town’s poor ‘neglected’ in South Africa’s only opposition-run province
Township residents say the opposition Democratic Alliance is elitist and runs a city that functions only for the rich.
Disgraced Olympic swimmer Sun Yang eyes competitive return as drug ban ends
Sun's ban ends too late for him to compete at the Paris 2024 Olympics but he says he will restart his swimming career.
UK’s Sunak eyes national service: What is it and which countries have it?
The proposed national service scheme is not the same as conscription but makes military or civil service mandatory.
Boston Celtics reach NBA Finals with win over Indiana Pacers
The Celtics, who will play either Dallas or Minnesota in the finals, will try to win their first NBA title since 2008.