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A screen grab from a video showing Netanyahu watching as delegates walk out before his speech.
UNGA 2026
Video

Lamola's UN genocide charge as South Africa absent for Netanyahu speech

Dozens of envoys walked out for Netanyahu's speech. South Africa's seat was empty. Its message wasn't.

  • Vivian Warby
3 min read
The much-anticipated BRICS Summit, New Delhi starts today. Leaders of some of the BRICS countries ariived yesterday and today with SA President Cyril Ramaphosa expected to attend as issues of trade, diplomacy and cooperation become a focal point.
BRICS 2026

BRICS leaders gather in India as wars and rivalries test bloc’s unity

BRICS is bigger than ever. But can it agree on anything?

  • AFP
2 min read
Lionel Messi, who retired from international duty after a glittering 21-year career with Argentina, is set to become the owner of Spanish second-division club Eldense, adding another football club to his growing portfolio.
FOOTBALL

Lionel Messi agrees deal to buy Spanish club Eldense

The football superstar is expanding his growing involvement in club ownership.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
Feminist Gloria Steinam has died.
OBITUARY

Gloria Steinem, pioneering feminist and journalist, dies at 92

Feminist icon Gloria Steinem, whose journalism and activism helped transform the fight for women’s rights, has died aged 92.

  • Vivian Warby
  • AFP
4 min read