Israel readies ground offensive; Biden condemns Hamas attacks
Israel vowed to escalate its response to an attack by Hamas with a ground offensive.
Springboks delay naming team as they ponder bench options
South Africa delay naming their team for the World Cup quarter-final against hosts France.
Israel says Gaza border secured after another night of air strikes
Israel says it had re-established control over the Gaza border.
Hamas threatens to kill captives if Israel strikes civilians
Hamas threatens to execute an Israeli captive if Israel bombs a Palestinian home without warning.
Israel on war footing, Hamas threatens to kill captives
Inside Israel, Palestinian fighters were still holed up in several locations.
Schumer calls on Xi to support Israel after Hamas attacks
US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called on Chinese President Xi Jinping to support Israel.
Angola mulls slowing fuel subsidy removal after protests
Angola spent 1.9 trillion kwanza ($2.3 billion) on fuel subsidies in 2022.
Israel shuts down offshore gas field after violence
Some of Tamar’s gas is also exported to neighbouring Jordan and Egypt.
FIFA to ‘mitigate environmental impact’ of 2030 World Cup
The decision to host the tournament across three continents got criticism from climate activists.
Twenty-four candidates sign up for DRC presidential race in December
Twenty-four candidates officially declared they will compete for DRC presidency.
Hamas-Israeli conflict causes massive flight cancellation in Tel Aviv
Fierce Hamas-Israeli clashes have led to a massive flight cancellation.
Kenyan Kiptum smashes men’s marathon world record in Chicago
Kenyan Kelvin Kiptum shattered the men’s marathon world record in Chicago on Sunday.
Seven-try Tonga bow out with World Cup win over Romania
Solomone Kata scored two tries as Tonga gave retiring coach Toutai Kefu a winning send-off
Australia bat first against spin-heavy India in World Cup opener
Australia won the toss and elected to bat against hosts India in Cricket World Cup opener.
Blatter slams decision for World Cup in six countries
Sepp Blatter criticised the decision by FIFA to hold the 2030 Soccer World Cup in six countries.
Israeli forces clash with Hamas gunmen after hundreds killed
Israeli forces clashed with Hamas gunmen, 24 hours after a surprise attack on Israel.
Attack on Israel could boost appeal of gold and safe haven assets
Investors closely watch events in Israel as it could prompt a move into safe haven assets.
Niger cuts 2023 budget by 40% as post-coup sanctions bite
Niger slashed its 2023 budget by 40% due to international sanctions following a July coup.
Wales see off fierce Georgia to seal top spot
Rees-Zammit scored a hat-trick of tries as Wales maintained their momentum ahead of quarter-finals
Madagascar presidential candidate shows injury after opposition rally
Former Madagascar president Marc Ravalomanana said he had sustained a leg injury on Saturday.