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Iran has not requested talks with the United States to bring an end to the widening war, Iran’s ambassador to Egypt told AP Thursday, denying comments by US President Donald Trump that the country “wants to talk.”

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[Scrolla] Disaster teams across KwaZulu-Natal have been placed on high alert after a Level four warning for severe thunderstorms expected to hit several major towns on 6 March. Officials warn that strong winds, heavy rain, lightning and hail could cause flooding, dangerous roads and damage to homes, especially vulnerable mud houses in poorer communities.

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Crufts opens in Birmingham with more than 20,000 dogs and record overseas entries, as handlers compete for the coveted Best in Show title.

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After weeks of uncertainty, the Confederation of African Football confirmed it will now take place from 25 July to 16 August.

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[Health-e] Sharon Mbonani grew up frequenting clinics in eMbalenhle, a township in Mpumalanga, seeking treatment for chronic sinus infection.

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[Nigeria Health Watch] For years, childbirth in Sarkin Kura community meant confronting danger. The journey to the Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) was often filled with uncertainty, and for many women, labour that began at night meant delivering without skilled medical support. Today, that story is gradually changing.

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Brazil is searching for survivors after part of a building housing a nursing home collapsed in Belo Horizonte, the capital of Minas Gerais state. At least six people have died and several others remain missing as firefighters continue to dig through the debris.

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[OCHA] #Sudan

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[Daily Maverick] Soli Philander, Cape Town's versatile actor, comedian, and passionate activist, has died from cancer. He bravely fought for human rights, fearlessly voicing his views on progressive politics and social justice, leaving an indelible mark.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Assembly has passed the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) Bill, 2026, a landmark legislation set to transform how the country finances and manages its largest development projects.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Dental Association (KDA) is calling for the urgent integration of dental screening and oral health education into maternal healthcare services following the tragic death of a pregnant woman and her unborn child while seeking treatment for a severe dental infection.

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This is according to Issue 5 of the Standard Bank Africa Trade Barometer (ATB), which covers: Angola, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, South

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Before she was a master of the reefs, Silindile “Mama Sli” Mbuyazi was a young girl terrified of the ocean, certain she would never enter the water. Her

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A group of 43 young people repatriated by the government after the United States and Israel launched airstrikes against Iran over the weekend arrived home on Thursday.

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Explosions were heard over Tel Aviv on Thursday after Iranian missiles were fired towards central Israel. No injuries were reported, though debris from intercepted rockets started a fire in a residential area.

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Lebanon faces Israeli airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs after a rare evacuation order. Thousands flee Dahiyeh as traffic blocks roads across the capital.

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[Bhekisisa] The implementation of the NHI is effectively frozen in court and constitutional clashes, blocking South Africa's most sweeping health overhaul since 1994. We talked to health economist Susan Cleary to find out whether the NHI is a wise way forward.

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[Vanguard] Activities in Nigeria's cotton, textile and garment industry continued to trend downward in 2025, with the industry's contribution to the nation's Gross Domestic Product, GDP, declining to N4.384 trillion, reflecting persistent structural challenges confronting the sector.

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[GroundUp] About 80 learners from the Enon farming community have been without scholar transport this year

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[Nyasa Times] When news came out that the Reserve Bank of Malawi had reduced the policy interest rate from 26 percent to 24 percent, many ordinary Malawians did not immediately understand what it meant.