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Lindsay Clancy case sparks debate on juror privacy after mistrial

Police report a nighttime gun assault on a residential house in KwaMakhutha, 15 people were present, 11 died and four were injured. The incident was part of an alleged gang feud and the suspects are currently being hunted. South Africa’s murder rate remains among the highest globally, with recent spikes in violent crime causing widespread fear.

Police report a nighttime gun assault on a residential house in KwaMakhutha, 15 people were present, 11 died and four were injured. The incident was part of an alleged gang feud and the suspects are currently being hunted. South Africa’s murder rate remains among the highest globally, with recent spikes in violent crime causing widespread fear.

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UNFPA reports a 123 % increase in early and forced marriages and a 61 % surge in sexual violence from April to June 2026. The data point to a breakdown of social safety nets, the collapse of public services and large numbers of displaced families living in tents or damaged homes. Testimonies show girls being married to rapists or exchanged for food amid extreme poverty and famine. Humanitarian agencies call for improved shelters, sanitation and education to protect women and girls from further harm.

UNFPA reports a 123 % increase in early and forced marriages and a 61 % surge in sexual violence from April to June 2026. The data point to a breakdown of social safety nets, the collapse of public services and large numbers of displaced families living in tents or damaged homes. Testimonies show girls being married to rapists or exchanged for food amid extreme poverty and famine. Humanitarian agencies call for improved shelters, sanitation and education to protect women and girls from further harm.

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On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, a round of talks between the United States and Iran took place for the first time since a June ceasefire fell apart. The session, mediated by Qatar, involved Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and US envoy Steve Witkoff, yet no substantive agreement emerged. Trump’s rhetoric—warning that he would "annihilate" the Islamic Republic—contrasted sharply with diplomatic efforts, while ongoing air strikes and naval conflicts keep the region volatile. The dialogue highlights the stark divide between America’s coercive policy stance and Iran’s demand for an end to what it calls US aggression. With oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz disrupted and global markets feeling the ripple, the talks underscore the fragile balance between deterrence and negotiation as the US heads toward its November elections.

On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, a round of talks between the United States and Iran took place for the first time since a June ceasefire fell apart. The session, mediated by Qatar, involved Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and US envoy Steve Witkoff, yet no substantive agreement emerged. Trump’s rhetoric—warning that he would "annihilate" the Islamic Republic—contrasted sharply with diplomatic efforts, while ongoing air strikes and naval conflicts keep the region volatile. The dialogue highlights the stark divide between America’s coercive policy stance and Iran’s demand for an end to what it calls US aggression. With oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz disrupted and global markets feeling the ripple, the talks underscore the fragile balance between deterrence and negotiation as the US heads toward its November elections.

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