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Record heat and raging fires ring in 2026 across the Southern Hemisphere

FILE PHOTO: Trees burn during a wildfire in Epuyen, in the Patagonian province of Chubut, Argentina, February 1, 2026. REUTERS/Gonzalo Keogan/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Trees burn during a wildfire in Epuyen, in the Patagonian province of Chubut, Argentina, February 1, 2026. REUTERS/Gonzalo Keogan/File Photo

S Africa survive double Super Over drama against Afghanistan

US to send 200 troops to Nigeria to train African nation's military

A U.S. Army soldier (L) trains Nigerian Army soldiers at a military compound in Jaji, Nigeria, February 13, 2018.   Capt. James Sheehan/U.S. Army/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo
A U.S. Army soldier (L) trains Nigerian Army soldiers at a military compound in Jaji, Nigeria, February 13, 2018.   Capt. James Sheehan/U.S. Army/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

South Africa’s Ramaphosa backs efforts to end Ukraine war in call with Putin

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa co-hosts a summit on the Global Fund on November 21, 2025, in Johannesburg, South Africa. Leon Neal/Pool via REUTERS
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa co-hosts a summit on the Global Fund on November 21, 2025, in Johannesburg, South Africa. Leon Neal/Pool via REUTERS

South Africa begin T20 World Cup campaign with a commanding 57-run win over Canada

‘We want to go home’: Indonesian crew abandoned off Africa demand wages

(from left) Crew members Wahyudin, Pedro, Jose Viti, Rizal Harun and Surono are stranded with tuna long liner fishing vessel Novo Ruivo who sails under a Portuguese flag.
(from left) Crew members Wahyudin, Pedro, Jose Viti, Rizal Harun and Surono are stranded with tuna long liner fishing vessel Novo Ruivo who sails under a Portuguese flag.

South Africa to withdraw its troops from UN peacekeeping mission in Congo

A general view shows traders selling their merchandise at the Birere market despite the paralysis of commercial activities following fighting between M23 rebels and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, January 23, 2025. REUTERS/Arlette Bashizi
A general view shows traders selling their merchandise at the Birere market despite the paralysis of commercial activities following fighting between M23 rebels and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, January 23, 2025. REUTERS/Arlette Bashizi

France's Jalibert seizes chance to shine in Ntamack's absence

Rugby Union - Autumn Internationals - France v Japan - Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France - November 9, 2024 France's Matthieu Jalibert in action REUTERS/Catherine Steenkeste
Rugby Union - Autumn Internationals - France v Japan - Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France - November 9, 2024 France's Matthieu Jalibert in action REUTERS/Catherine Steenkeste

Captains tip 300-run barrier at T20 World Cup to fall

Cricket - ICC T20 World Cup 2024 - Group B - Australia v England - Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados - June 8, 2024 England's Harry Brook looks on REUTERS/Ash Allen
Cricket - ICC T20 World Cup 2024 - Group B - Australia v England - Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados - June 8, 2024 England's Harry Brook looks on REUTERS/Ash Allen

Nigeria deploys troops after 170 killed in deadly Kwara village attack

Burnt houses and shops in Woro community after an overnight attack by gunmen that killed dozens of residents, in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria, February 4, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Oluseyi Dasilva
Burnt houses and shops in Woro community after an overnight attack by gunmen that killed dozens of residents, in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria, February 4, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Oluseyi Dasilva

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.