In the US South, pro-Palestinians face crackdown on campus and in streets | Israel War on Gaza News
New Orleans, Louisiana, US – Student protests against the Israeli war on Gaza have rocked the United States over the past few weeks, prompting a…
South Australian Liberal MLC Michelle Lensink being treated for breast cancer
South Australian Liberal frontbencher Michelle Lensink has been diagnosed with breast cancer.In a statement, the Member of the Legislative Council said she felt "lucky" the…
Jazz performers like Duke Ellington risked their lives to tour in the Jim Crow South
For traveling musicians, there are two versions of life on the road. Jazz greats Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Louis Armstrong gave their own sentimentalized…
Five killed and dozens buried by South Africa building collapse | News
Rescuers searching feverishly for trapped survivors; 75 construction workers were on site during Monday’s collapse. At least five people have died and about 50 others…
Police investigate links between four fires that destroyed homes and cars across south west Sydney
In short: Emergency services have been called to two house fires and two car fires in a matter of hours overnight, with one being on the…
Landslides, floods sweep Indonesia’s South Sulawesi, killing 15 people | Weather News
Disaster management agency says 115 people evacuated, more than 100 houses damaged amid prolonged torrential rain. Landslides and flooding triggered by heavy rains in Indonesia’s…
Labour wins Blackpool South by-election as they take seat from Conservatives – as Reform UK are pipped into third
LABOUR has this morning won the Blackpool South by-election to steal the seat back from the Tories. Chris Webb defeated the Conservative candidate David Jones…
Philippines summons China envoy over water cannon attack in South China Sea | South China Sea News
The Philippines has protested against China’s ‘dangerous manoeuvres’ 20 times this year as tensions escalate over the disputed shoal. The Philippines has summoned a Chinese…
Balancing Act: Navigating South Asia’s Path to Sustainable and Secure Petroleum Markets
With a population exceeding 1.9 billion, India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh heavily depend on oil imports for their energy needs. The region’s petroleum market is complex,…
Homeowner left terrified after finding South American monkey in her conservatory
A HOMEOWNER went ape after finding an intruder in her conservatory — a South American monkey. Animal rescuers were called by the “distressed” woman who…
Philippines accuses China of damaging its vessels in disputed South China Sea shoal
In short: The Philippines accused China's coast guard of harassing and damaging its boats.They rejected Beijing's position that it had expelled those vessels from the hotly contested Scarborough…
South Korea’s Samsung sees profit jump 10-fold on memory chip recovery | Technology News
South Korean tech giant reports $4.85bn profit during the first three months of 2024. Samsung Electronics has reported a nearly 10-fold jump in first-quarter operating…
Philippines and China in new confrontation at Scarborough Shoal | South China Sea News
Manila says its coastguard ship was damaged after being hit by water cannon; Beijing says it ‘expelled’ Philippine boats. The Philippines has accused China of…
Weather stalls across Australia spell 10 days of rain, possible weekend flooding for New South Wales
Rain could fall for 10 days straight along the New South Wales coast as weather systems over southern Australia grind to a standstill.The prolonged drenching…
Has South Africa’s ANC failed to live up to its promises? | Politics
South Africa is commemorating the 30th anniversary of its first democratic election. South Africa is marking Freedom Day – the historic day that changed the…
South Africa’s post-apartheid democracy is sustained by protest | Opinions
On April 27, South Africa marks the 30th anniversary of the end of apartheid, when we, South Africans, finally won the fight for all to…
Ramaphosa hails ANC record as South Africa marks 30 years of democracy | Nelson Mandela News
President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed South Africa’s achievements under his party’s leadership as the country celebrated 30 years of democracy since the end of apartheid.…
‘Free at last’: When South Africa voted in democracy, kicked out apartheid | Nelson Mandela News
He cast a vote. There is nothing remarkable about that. In this year alone nearly 50 percent of the world’s population will head to the polls in at…
South Africa: 30 years after apartheid, what has changed? | Nelson Mandela News
Three decades ago, on April 27, 1994, after centuries of white rule, Black South Africans voted in general elections for the first time. This marked…
‘Galilee, 34′: South Coast Rep makes Jesus’ disciples ‘gnarly’
During a break on a recent TV shoot, a co-star asked Amy Brenneman about her latest stage role: Miriam of Nazareth, best known as the…