What was 'Operation Allies Welcome,' which allowed some Afghans entry into the U.S.?National Guard shooting suspect served in CIA counterterrorism unit, group saysTrump says U.S. envoy returning to Moscow for new Ukraine peace talks'It's not a game': Ukraine's U.S. envoy says peace plan must ensure no Russian aggression'A giant game of chicken': Trump's Venezuela standoff edges toward conflictPope Leo XIV embarks on first overseas trip, visiting Turkey and LebanonDozens killed, hundreds missing after Hong Kong high-rise blazeFormer U.S. diplomat Kurt Volker on how Trump is handling Ukraine negotiationsSoldiers in Guinea-Bissau announce their government takeover on state TVDeath toll in Hong Kong high-rise fire rises to 94, with hundreds still missing

Death toll in Hong Kong high-rise fire rises to 94 as 3 people are arrestedCosmic butterfly seen in stunning new image captured by telescopeRare Fabergé egg crafted for Russian royalty expected to sell for over $26MScientists think they've detected lightning on Mars: "Missing piece of the puzzle"Suspect in custody after U.S. man killed in Tobago, police sayU.S.-backed proposal for peace in Ukraine is starting point for peace, Putin saysWhat were the Afghan "Zero Units" the D.C. shooting suspect reportedly worked for?Shark kills woman, seriously injures man at beach in AustraliaCBS reporter gifts Pope Leo a family heirloom White Sox bat on papal planeCBS News' Chris Livesay gives Pope Leo White Sox memorabilia on first papal tripFrench prisoners sawed through bars, used bedsheets in jail break, officials sayRussia sends a NASA astronaut, 2 cosmonauts, up to the space stationWorld judo federation drops ban on Russians competing under their flagStudying the mysteries of StonehengeThe century-old mystery of the LusitaniaAt least 44 killed in massive Hong Kong high-rise apartment fireKremlin says it's "premature" to say peace deal with Ukraine is closeMystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists sayTaiwan puts $40 billion toward buying U.S. arms, building defense domeWhat's next for U.S. negotiations between Ukraine and Russia?Tourist family that died in Istanbul likely poisoned by pesticide at hotel, report saysMother jailed for "suitcase murders" of her children in New ZealandUkraine agrees to peace deal, only "minor details" left, official saysTrump optimistic on Russia-Ukraine peace deal even after deadly Russian strikeU.S. mountain climber among 2 killed in a fall on New Zealand's highest peakWoman found alive in coffin after she was taken to Buddhist temple for cremationMore arrests made in Louvre jewel heist, authorities sayDog a "CPR Hero" for helping save owner's life during cardiac arrest137 women and girls killed every day by partners or family, U.N. saysAirlines cancel flights in Venezuela after FAA warns of dangers

Putin says he is ready to guarantee in writing no Russian attack on EuropeJordan demands Russia stop recruiting citizens after two killed in fightingTrump says US will stop Venezuelan drug trafficking ‘by land’ soonRussia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,373Trump says National Guard’s Sarah Beckstrom has died after DC shootingGuinea-Bissau’s deposed President Embalo arrives in Senegal after coup‘Real uncertainty’: What to know about Honduras’ presidential electionFormer Peru President Pedro Castillo sentenced to 11.5 years in prisonCanada’s Carney rolls back climate rules to boost investmentsVideo shows Israeli soldiers shooting surrendering Palestinians in JeninMore than 40 people killed as heavy rains trigger floods in Sri LankaTens of thousands displaced as floods sweep across South AsiaThanksgiving: A story of celebration and pain, in mapsVenezuela suspends flight rights for six foreign airlines amid US tensionsPortugal beat Austria to lift FIFA U-17 World Cup in QatarIsraeli troops kill two Palestinians in Jenin as they try to surrenderWhat was behind the coup in Guinea-Bissau days after the election?In the US, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade marches on despite wind gustsWas South Africa’s G20 success real change or a symbolic win?Pope Leo warns ‘future of humanity is at stake’ during Turkiye visitTunisia frees prominent lawyer and critic of President SaiedUS teen Mohammed Ibrahim released from Israeli prison after nine monthsThe numbers behind UN report on women and girls killedUS appears to back plan to divide Gaza, rebuild Israeli-controlled sideNational Guard members shot in Washington, DC, identified

At Least 55 Dead in Hong Kong Apartment FirePope Leo Lands in Turkey, Planning to Meet Erdogan With a Message of OutreachRocket Attack on Iraqi Gas Field Cuts Power to Most of KurdistanTrump Cut Europe Out of Ukraine Talks. Here’s How Europe Pushed Back.Putin Defends Witkoff Against Accusations of Pro-Russia BiasWhat to Know About the Coup in Guinea-BissauHong Kong’s Worst Fire in Decades Fuels Scrutiny of Safety LapsesRussia Labels Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Group as Terrorist OrganizationImages From the Deadly High-Rise Fire in Hong KongTrump shuts the door to Afghans who face crises at home.France Creates Voluntary Military Service as Europe Faces Russian ThreatThe British Public Thinks Immigration Is Up. It’s Actually Down, Sharply.Pope Leo Visits Turkey on His First Trip as PontiffHong Kongers Volunteer to Help Fire VictimsIn Turkey, Pope Seeks to Soothe an Ancient Christian DivideDid Myanmar’s Junta Demolish Scam Centers Just for Show?Carney Lifts Climate Laws for New Alberta PipelineLouvre Raising Ticket Prices for Non-European VisitorsA.I. and the Trillion-Dollar QuestionWhy Is the U.S. Threatening Venezuela?‘No Alarm Went Off’: Hong Kong Fire Survivor Recounts Harrowing EscapeHere’s the latest.Heading to the Mideast, Pope Leo May Show ‘Who He Really Is’Hong Kong Arrests 3 Tied to Construction Company After Deadly Apartment FireU.S. to Press Europe and Other Allies on Immigration, Document SaysTrump Says South Africa Is Not Invited to G20 Summit in U.S. in 2026As Trade Talks Stall, Carney Moves to Shield Canada from Trump TariffsE.P.A. Delays Requirements to Cut Methane, a Potent Greenhouse GasTop U.S. Negotiator Warned Europeans That Russia Is Stockpiling MissilesDubrovnik, Known for Its Beauty, Faces a Mound of New TrashU.K. Budget Plan Calms Markets and Labour Faithful. Will It Appeal to Voters?An Asia-Pacific ShowdownDeadly, fast-moving fire is less likely in Midtown Manhattan, experts say.Hong Kong Residents Describe How Apartment Fire Quickly Spread Hong Kong Fire Shared Similarities With Grenfell Tower Fire in LondonItaly Passes a Femicide Law, Seeking to Prevent Violence Against WomenWhat to Know About the Deadly Fire at a Hong Kong Apartment ComplexGuinea-Bissau’s President Says He Has Been Deposed. The Opposition Says It’s a Trick.Miroslaw Chojecki, Solidarity’s ‘Minister of Smuggling,’ Dies at 76Tai Po is a crucial link between Hong Kong and mainland China.Eli Zeira, 97, Dies; Israeli Official Dismissed Warnings of Yom Kippur WarAmid Strobes and a Beat Drop, Pope Blesses Rave-GoersThe last time Hong Kong had a major fire was 2008.Nicolas Sarkozy, Former French President, Loses Corruption AppealJakarta Overtakes Tokyo as World’s Largest City, UN Report SaysDeadly Flooding in Thailand Prompts Rescues and EvacuationsHere’s the latest.The Question Hanging Over Peace Talks: What Will Putin Accept?Venezuela’s Nobel Peace Prize Winner Pushes False Claims About MaduroWhat’s Really Going On With Crime in South Africa

Firefighters search for hundreds still missing in devastating Hong Kong tower blocks fireVideo shows speed fire spreads in Hong Kong tower blockPutin doubles down on demands for Ukrainian territory ahead of talks with US in MoscowPalestinian-US teen freed after nine months in Israeli jailUS suspends immigration requests for Afghans after National Guard shootingFrance to bring in form of military service, 25 years after conscription was phased outVenezuela bans six major airlines after tensions with US escalateFracking has transformed an Argentine town - but what about the nation?Year after ceasefire, peace eludes south Lebanon as Israeli strikes continuePope Leo on first foreign trip says future of humanity at stake from conflictGeneral named new Guinea-Bissau leader a day after coupSouth Africa hits back after Trump says US won't invite it for G20 next yearPolice investigate theft of four dogs from Malawi presidential palace Where peace stands in Ukraine after frantic diplomacySoldiers seize power in Guinea-Bissau and detain the presidentTrump defends Witkoff after leak appears to show envoy coaching RussiaNicolas Sarkozy illegal campaign financing conviction upheld Teens launch High Court challenge to Australia's social media banChicago man accused of setting train passenger on fire had 72 prior arrestsItalian parliament unanimously votes to make femicide a crime'Once in 300 years' rain hits Thai city as floods ravage South East Asia'I am devastated': Hong Kong residents in disbelief after fire destroys blocks of flatsWhat we know about the Hong Kong apartment firesThey can't crush our protests, vow Georgians after year of resistance'I panic every time she coughs' - Delhi's toxic air is making its children sickStone-throwing anger unnerves Zambia's 'fix-it' presidentUS transportation secretary wants more civility in air travel. Not everyone is on boardWatch: Dawn aerial footage reveals scale of Hong Kong apartment blazeBBC on the scene of the Hong Kong apartment block blazeWatch: How the shooting of two National Guard members unfoldedWatch: Car nearly hits first responders in Midwest blizzard conditionsWatch: Moment researcher finds rare flower after 13-year searchPopemobile becomes a mobile health clinic for Gaza children

What to Know About the Coup in Guinea-BissauU.S. to Press Europe and Other Allies on Immigration, Document SaysTrump Says South Africa Is Not Invited to G20 Summit in U.S. in 2026Guinea-Bissau’s President Says He Has Been Deposed. The Opposition Says It’s a Trick.What’s Really Going On With Crime in South AfricaHer Face Is on a Nigerian Bank Note. But Her Work Is Rarely Seen.Violence Is Driving Catastrophic Hunger in Nigeria, U.N. Report SaysVolcano in Ethiopia Spews Ash Into Asia, Disrupting FlightsAuto Industry Was Warned For Years of Poisoning, Sickness From Car BatteriesRecycling Lead for U.S. Car Batteries Is Poisoning PeopleNamibia’s New Minister of Health and Social Services Reimagines Health CareCan the World Move On Without the U.S.? G20 Leaders Gave It a Shot.Lemurs in Madagascar Face an Unexpected KillerG20 Leaders Push Back on Trump’s Ukraine Peace PlanTrump Claims a White ‘Genocide’ in South Africa. Here’s What’s Really Happening.What to Know: Trump Labels Nigeria’s Christian Violence a ‘Genocide’At Least 52 Kidnapped From Nigeria School in Second Mass Abduction This WeekSouth Africans Seize on G20 Summit to Air Their Nation’s IllsNigerian Student Describes Hiding From Kidnappers at SchoolAt Saudi Behest, Trump Vows to Seek Peace in Sudan, a Goal He Had Spurned

100 Notable Books of 2025Mamdani’s Meeting With Trump Scrambled the MAGA-SphereF.B.I. Letters Send Shivers Through California’s Political Inner CircleMarjorie Taylor Greene Says She Will Resign in January, After Break From TrumpTatiana Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy’s Granddaughter, Reveals Terminal Cancer DiagnosisFor Spouses of U.S. Citizens, Green Card Interviews End in HandcuffsSean Duffy Asks Travelers to ‘Bring Civility Back’ to Airports in New PSAA Fraudster Pardoned by Trump Gets 37 Years for Running Ponzi SchemeFormer News Anchor Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Pandemic FraudAmerica Is Setting a Trap for ItselfSigns of Fatigue: Trump Faces Realities of Aging in OfficePiggy Gets PoliteTrump and Saudi Crown Prince Had ‘Disturbing’ Call After Khashoggi’s Murder, Lawmaker SaysWhat to Know About the Nearly 10% Climb in a Key Medicare Expense for 2026Patel Under Scrutiny for Use of SWAT Teams to Protect His GirlfriendMarjorie Taylor Greene’s Resignation Hints at Divisions in Trump’s MovementJudge Dismisses Georgia Election Interference Case Against Trump‘In Triage Every Day’: A Beleaguered Speaker Says He’s OverwhelmedAmerica’s Caregivers Are in CrisisHow the Elite Behave When No One Is Watching: Inside the Epstein Emails

CBD supplements may make dogs less aggressive over timeLethal virus hits last rare blue macaws in Brazil wildSocial media research tool can lower political temperature—it could also lead to more user control over algorithmsWatching metal crystals grow inside liquid metal: Imaging technique could boost hydrogen production'Truly severe' floods overwhelm Southeast AsiaDating a North American rock art tradition that lasted 175 generationsUS-Russian crew of 3 blasts off to the International Space Station in a Russian Soyuz spacecraftSurvey raises estimate of African forest elephant numbersEuropean Space Agency boosts budget to catch up in space raceScientists capture the crackling sounds of what they believe is lightning on MarsMystery foot belongs to ancient human relative: ScientistsMeteorite samples are time capsules from the early solar systemInstagram users overestimate their social media addiction, study suggestsMajor droughts linked to ancient Indus Valley Civilization's collapseThousands of genomes reveal the wild wolf genes in most dogs' DNAEntanglement-enhanced optical lattice clock achieves unprecedented precisionUnprecedented levels of forever chemicals found in dolphins and whalesAstronomers capture an exceptional gamma-ray flare from a blazarPhysicist delineates limits on the precision of quantum thermal machinesSecret behind Temple of Venus's resilient construction uncoveredRNA in action: Filming ribozyme self-assemblyDNA transcription is a tightly choreographed event: How RNA polymerase II regulates the dancePlastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warnDrones: An ally in the sky to help save elephantsSatellites spot surprising tsunami patterns: Massive Kamchatka quake challenges old modelsBull shark attack kills woman, injures man at remote Australian beachNew protections for oceanic whitetip sharks, but not eelsA tale of two Europes: Model shows uneven progress toward sustainable development goalsMichigan cherry farmers find a surprising food safety ally: Falcons'Weather Commons' as collaborative weather management

News24 Fit and proper? Menzi Simelane an NDPP candidate despite ConCourt questioning his integrityNews24 FRIDAY BRIEFING War on women: Is national disaster declaration progress or politics?News24 Trump says to 'permanently pause migration from all Third-World Countries'News24 Friday’s weather: Strong winds in Western Cape; thunderstorms persist in other partsNews24 Gag order against non-profit organisation Open Secrets liftedNews24 Batohi challenges legality of Chauke’s withdrawal of murder charges against MdluliNews24 Inside judge’s luxe villa; Trump’s ‘tantrum’ slammed: Today’s top 7 stories in 7 minutesNews24 PODCAST The Lead: The Cat, the Hat and the Woolies shopping bags of moneyNews24 Govt to refine B-BBEE legislation, says Tau as he announces two reviewsNews24 Mass Prasa layoffs confirmed as union slams ‘entrenched corruption’, mismanagementNews24 EFF slams Trump’s ‘tantrum’ over G20, defends SA against false claims of white genocideNews24 Here are the Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus numbersNews24 PODCAST Bruce Whitfield’s Business Week: Netcare boss on NHI. Plus: How to beat AINews24 SA maize crop second biggest on record thanks to good rainsNews24 Elton John opens up on vision loss – ‘I’ve had the most incredible life, there is hope’News24 Eastern Cape ‘ghost’ operators: Businessman accused of R85k scholar transport fraud schemeNews24 Typhoon Fung-wong departs Philippines after killing 2, displacing 1.4 millionNews24 ‘Love triangle’ murder: Security boss’ 4th bail attempt crushed in sweltering courtroomNews24 Cash and carry: Cele got R300k from ‘Cat’ Matlala in Woolies shopping bag, MPs hearNews24 Springboks opt for ‘nuke squad’ against Wales with Reinach set to earn 50th Test cap

Parents threatened and blamed by authorities as 1,000 adopted children returned to careBadenoch defends calling chancellor 'spineless' in Budget rowWomen traumatised by breast cancer treatment at NHS trust, BBC toldLabour drops plan to give workers protection from unfair dismissal from first day in a jobIsraeli troops kill two Palestinians after they appear to surrenderNational Guard member dies after shooting in Washington DC Three arrests after BBC investigation into criminal network on High StreetEx-Brexit Party MEP named in Nathan Gill messages denies taking pro-Russian paymentsAt 15 my best friend promised she'd have my baby. Now I'm a mumTrump administration will re-examine green card holders from 19 countriesLouvre to hike ticket prices for most non-EU tourists by 45%We met on TV's Blind Date - we're still married after 34 years Weekly quiz: What age did scientists say your brain reaches adulthood?25 Oscar-tipped films, and how to watch themBuy loo roll and keep the receipt - how to shop smart on Black FridayThe Papers: 'U-turn on workers' rights' and 'big migration fall'Fury and questions after Hong's Kong deadliest blaze in decadesHow will the changes to workers' rights affect you?Sharp fall in UK net migration with drop in arrivals for work and studyPutin doubles down on demands for Ukrainian territory ahead of talks with US in MoscowSally Rooney books may be withdrawn from UK sale over Palestine Action ban, court toldQuebec expands secularism law and limits public prayerBan harmful social media content instead of us, say Australian teens challenging banMan, 31, arrested over Manchester synagogue attackSeventh Met officer sacked after BBC Panorama filmBBC News appThe Budget: It’s finally here!A war on climate change: Are environmental activists losing the fight?The story of Britain’s biggest mass water poisoningKate's life takes an upward turn, but is it too good to be true?'My wife said I'd mess it up' - O'Neill steers Celtic through choppy watersChiefs suffer huge play-off blow with defeat in DallasWales captain Morgan to miss start of Six NationsTavernier defiant but are players good enough to take Rangers forward?Deepti commands big fee but Healy unsold in WPL

AutoSky CarPlay Devices: How Much Do They Cost & Which Apps Work With Them?Is It Possible To Raise The Titanic?The Luxury EV With The Lowest Customer Satisfaction Rating, According To Consumer ReportsWho Owns Claude AI (And Is It Amazon?)How To Clean Dirty Outdoor Power Tools So They Look Brand New5 High-Tech Home Upgrades That Pay OffThis Humanoid Robot Just Scored A Guinness World Record4 Of The Worst Engines Ever Used By Harley-Davidson (According To Bikers)Retailer Accidentally Sells iPads For Dollars, Begs Customers For ReturnsBeyond Tools: 13 Underrated Ryobi Finds Users Swear ByDo High-Speed Magnetic Bullet Trains Use Wheels To Stay On The Tracks?Makita Quietly Released A 40V High-Torque Impact Wrench This MonthThe Wonky Reason The US Can't Have Fewer Than 11 Aircraft Carriers In Its FleetScout Motors Has A New HQ – Here's Where The Historic Automaker Is Headed5 Unexpected Ways To Use Your DeWalt Battery-Powered FanWhy Aircraft Carriers Don't Flip Over (Even In Heavy Seas)Lexus RX 350 Depreciation Rate: How Much Value Does It Lose Per Year?5 Ways To 'Fix' iOS 26's New FeaturesThe Best Way To Insulate Your Garage Windows Isn't Foam Boards Or Thermal Curtains5 Of The Biggest Aircraft Manufacturers In The World

A.I. Can Do More of Your Shopping This Holiday SeasonWhat OpenAI Did When ChatGPT Users Lost Touch With RealityRealPage Agrees to Settle Federal Rent-Collusion CaseThe Fate of Google’s Ad Tech Monopoly Is Now in a Judge’s HandsThe Writer Who Dared Criticize Silicon ValleyDavid Lerner, a Mr. Fix-it of Apple Computers, Dies at 72Take Command of Your Powerful New Smartphone CameraFears About A.I. Prompt Talks of Super PACs to Rein In the IndustryThe Interview: How Wikipedia Is Responding to the Culture WarsWhat Is Agentic A.I., and Would You Trust It to Book a Flight?I’m a Professor. A.I. Has Changed My Classroom, but Not for the Worse.An Auto Holy Grail: Motors That Don’t Rely on Chinese Rare EarthsX Displays Users’ Locations, Fueling Scrutiny Over Political AccountsHow OpenAI’s Changes Sent Some Users SpiralingA.I. Toy Bear Speaks of Sex, Knives and Pills, Consumer Group WarnsCryptology Group Held an Election, but Can’t Decrypt the ResultsWe Asked Roblox’s C.E.O. About Child Safety. It Got Tense.The A.I. Boom Has Found Another Gear. Why Can’t People Shake Their Worries?Trump Elevates Once-Fringe Meme Makers to the MainstreamTo Meld A.I. With Supercomputers, National Labs Are Picking Up the Pace

Nelson Mandela dayBUSINESSWOMAN AND COMPANY SENTENCED FOR FAILURE TO SUBMIT TAX RETURNSSouth Africa hosts second G20 Health Working Group Meeting in KZNSUSPECT IN COURT FOR FAILING TO SUBMIT TAX RETURNSStrike at Cape Town Airport results in deathA FOREIGN NATIONAL PLEADED GUILTY AND SENTENCED TO NINE YEARS DIRECT IMPRISONMENTDRIVERS LICENCE TESTING EXAMINERS AND DRIVING SCHOOL OWNERS ARRESTED FOR FRAUDCOURT CONVICT TWO SAPS MEMBERS FOR THEFTTRIO IN COURT FOR ABALONE POACHING ALLEGATIONSATTORNEY ARRESTED FOR THEFT AND MONEY LAUNDERINGHealth Department confirms one more positive mpox caseHAWKS LAUNCHES A MANHUNT FOR MURDER OF A POLICE OFFICERFINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTRE AT HELM OF NEW STATE FORENSIC CAPABILITYMODERN SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING REPORT PROVIDES VALUABLE INSIGHTS FOR BANKING SECTORHIGH COURT JUDGE TO APPEAR IN COURT FOR FRAUDADVOCATE PRIYA BISESWAR APPOINTED AS EXECUTIVE MANAGER FOR MONITORING AND ANALYSIS AT THE FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTREPRESERVATION ORDER GRANTED AGAINST A SOUTH AFRICAN COMPANYCOPS RESCUE TWO VICTIMS AND ARREST FOUR MENNEW REPORTING STREAM TO SHED LIGHT ON ELECTRONIC CROSS-BORDER TRANSACTIONSWANTED SUSPECT ARRESTEDHIT MAN ARRESTEDDIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTRE RECOGNISED FOR INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CRIME FIGHTING EFFORTSSUSPECT ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY INSTIGATING VIOLENCEMINISTER AMENDS THE SCHEDULES TO THE FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTRE ACTDRUG KINGPIN SENTENCED TO 12 YEARS IMPRISONMENT