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Trump says white South Africans are persecuted; some say they are returning to a better life

Naomi and Danny Saphire pose with their children and dogs at their new home in Plettenberg Bay after returning from the U.S., in the Western Cape, South Africa, March 7, 2026.
Naomi and Danny Saphire pose with their children and dogs at their new home in Plettenberg Bay after returning from the U.S., in the Western Cape, South Africa, March 7, 2026.

Fraying loyalist base will challenge Iran’s next leader - and Islamic Republic’s survival

A man waves an Iranian flag, as Muslims attend Friday prayer, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 6, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
A man waves an Iranian flag, as Muslims attend Friday prayer, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 6, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

'Proudly colonised by immigrants': Man Utd fans turn tables on Ratcliffe with banner

Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Crystal Palace - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - March 1, 2026 Manchester United fans with banners inside the stadium before the match. Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff
Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Crystal Palace - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - March 1, 2026 Manchester United fans with banners inside the stadium before the match. Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

Chicago honors Rev. Jesse Jackson with lineup of memorial events

Rev. Jesse Jackson attends Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., August 20, 2024. REUTERS/Kevin Wurm
Rev. Jesse Jackson attends Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., August 20, 2024. REUTERS/Kevin Wurm

French government survives two no-confidence votes on energy law

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu attends a debate before votes on two no-confidence motions against the French government following the adoption of a new energy law through decree, at the National Assembly in Paris, France, February 25, 2026. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu attends a debate before votes on two no-confidence motions against the French government following the adoption of a new energy law through decree, at the National Assembly in Paris, France, February 25, 2026. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor

Trump's new ambassador to South Africa presents credentials

New Dutch PM Jetten faces uphill task as minority government installed

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands poses with new Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten and the new members of the Dutch Government at the Palace Huis ten Bosch, in The Hague, Netherlands, February 23, 2026. REUTERS/Peter Lous
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands poses with new Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten and the new members of the Dutch Government at the Palace Huis ten Bosch, in The Hague, Netherlands, February 23, 2026. REUTERS/Peter Lous

US lawmaker Fine criticised by rights advocates, Democrats after anti-Muslim remarks

Mr Randy Fine said that “the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one”.
Mr Randy Fine said that “the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one”.

Trump's new ambassador Bozell arrives in South Africa amid strained ties

Dutch anti-racism chief sees hope for reparations under new government

FILE PHOTO: Winti priest Marian Markelo carries out a libation at the slavery monument prior to a speech by Dutch King Willem-Alexander in which apologised for the royal house's role in slavery and asked for forgiveness at an event to commemorate the anniversary of the abolition of slavery by the Netherlands, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Saturday, July 1, 2023. Peter Dejong/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Winti priest Marian Markelo carries out a libation at the slavery monument prior to a speech by Dutch King Willem-Alexander in which apologised for the royal house's role in slavery and asked for forgiveness at an event to commemorate the anniversary of the abolition of slavery by the Netherlands, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Saturday, July 1, 2023. Peter Dejong/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

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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.