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When South Africa emerged from the shadows of apartheid in 1994, the world looked on in awe. The land of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela — Prisoner 46664 turned President No. 1 — had done the impossible: it had chosen peace over vengeance, democracy over division. The term “Rainbow Nation”, coined by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, captured the euphoria of a country reborn — one where unity, forgiveness, and shared destiny seemed within reach. For three decades, the African National Congress (ANC) stood as the political embodiment of that promise. Its liberation credentials, moral capital, and popular support gave it commanding majorities at…

Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins was found dead after being attacked in jail on Saturday, according to BBC. He was 48. Watkins was sentenced to 29 years in prison at HMP Wakefield after he was convicted of multiple sexual assault and exploitation offenses, including heinous crimes against children, babies and animals. West Yorkshire Police confirmed the 48-year-old singer’s death after being called to the prison on Saturday morning about an assaulted prisoner and finding Watkins. He was pronounced dead at the scene. BBC reported that Watkins was attacked with a knife by another inmate. While the exact details and motives of the…

Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this featureGeorgia 0-0 SpainZubimendi has a shot on goal for the Spanish but it’s way wide, with Georgia back in numbers.ShareGoal! Bulgaria 1-1 Turkey (Kirilov, 13)ShareGoal! Bulgaria 0-1 Turkey (Guler, 11)ShareGeorgia 0-0 SpainIt’s 83% possession to Spain so far, though no goals. Pedro Porro has just been booked.ShareUpdated at 14.58 EDTPortugal 0-0 IrelandIn Lisbon, Ireland have actually been enjoying quite a lot of possession but Portugal have just enjoyed a spell on the ball. Bruno Fernandes turns inside and shoots wide from a Nuno Mendes pass.ShareGoal! Estonia 0-1 Italy (Kean, 4)What…

Compare Our PicksOthers TestedPhotograph: Simon HillHoover HF4 Hydro for £199: For UK folks in flats or small houses with a mix of carpet and hard floor, this cordless, space-saving vacuum and mop from Hoover could be a smart pick. You get a standard cordless stick vac with around half an hour of battery life, but you can switch the head to mop. It’s excellent for cleaning hard floors, with a shape that gets right into corners and two rotating pads to lift stains. But the water tank, contained within the head, is tiny, the vacuum is only moderately powerful at…

Thousands of protesters against Madagascar’s president were joined on the streets of the capital on Saturday afternoon by soldiers from an elite army unit, who earlier in the day said they would not fire on demonstrators.Protesters marched alongside soldiers from the Capsat unit, who drove armoured vehicles, some waving Madagascar flags, from their base in Soanierana in the south of Antananarivo.A Capsat leader, Lylison René de Rolland, then addressed the cheering crowds in front of the city hall in 13 May Square, which protesters had previously been prevented from reaching. Capsat soldiers brought the current president, Andry Rajoelina, to power…

CDH Investment Bank has supported Malawi Parliament with K10 million towards the orientation and training of new Members of Parliament (MP’s) scheduled to take place from 13 to 17th October in Lilongwe. Speaking during the handover ceremony of the cheque in Lilongwe on Thursday, the Bank’s Business Development Manager, Innocent Chithenga said the bank is delighted to support the capacity building of new members to ensure they are well conversed in their duties and importance of their role in making and passing laws, representing people’s interest , approving national budget and overseeing government activities among others. “We are committed to…

She made the pledge on October 9, 2025, while delivering remarks during the second day of the three-day SRHR 2025 Conference, held at the Ministerial Complex in Congo Town, Monrovia. The conference was organized by the Amplifying Rights Network under the theme “Breaking the Barriers: Advancing SRHR for All.” It focused on promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) across Liberia, with particular emphasis on addressing stigma, enhancing youth participation, and strengthening health systems. Liberia’s Public Health Bill has been under discussion for several years as part of efforts to reform the country’s outdated 1976 Public Health Law. The…

Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters have marched in London, expressing scepticism and cautious hope as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has entered its second day.“We’re … sharing the relief of the Palestinian people,” said Ben Jamal, director of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, which has organised mass monthly pro-Palestinian rallies in London since the start of the war on October 7, 2023.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list“But we also come here sharing their trepidation that this ceasefire will not hold, rooted in the knowledge that Israel has violated every ceasefire agreement it’s ever signed,” Jamal…

The guests sipped prosecco and chattered away while dessert was served at the third annual Project Health Minds Gala on Thursday.   The evening was winding down, but there was still one big award to give out: Humanitarian of the Year, which this year would be honoring Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, for creating The Parents Network through their nonprofit Archewell Foundation. The Parents Network supports families who have been harmed by social media.   Earlier this year, it hosted an event where the faces of young children were shown on giant smartphone screens; the children had lost their lives in ways their parents believe social media contributed to.   Thursday’s Gala…

Monaco’s 204th-ranked Vacherot ousts Djokovic before his cousin beats Medvedev to set up a rare tennis masters final.Cousins Valentin Vacherot and Arthur Rinderknech will meet in a dream final of the Shanghai Masters after pulling off stunning semifinal upsets of former champions Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev.World number 204 Vacherot became the lowest ranked player to reach an ATP Masters 1000 final after he defeated a struggling Djokovic 6-3, 6-4 on Saturday.Hours later, Rinderknech knocked out former US Open champion Medvedev 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 to complete an extraordinary family double.“I can’t even say it’s a dream because I don’t think…