US tariffs come into effect: Ramaphosa holds crunch talks with Trump
President Cyril Ramaphosa and Donald Trump discussed trade ahead of new US tariffs that could hurt South African exports and retail businesses.
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Death toll increases as Legionnaire’s diseases spreads in the US
A second person has died and over 50 others have fallen ill in a growing outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Harlem, New York.
Health for Dummies
Flesh-eating bacteria sparks outbreak fears in Southern USA
A rare but deadly flesh-eating bacteria is spreading in the Southern United States, raising concerns about possible outbreaks in warm freshwater environments.
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Flash flooding NYC: Videos capture chaos as torrential rains drench the East Coast
Flash flooding in NYC caused major disruption on Thursday, with social media videos showing dramatic scenes of stranded trains, flooded roads and overwhelmed commuters.
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Earthquake rattles California as 4.3 magnitude quake hits San Bernardino County
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck San Bernardino County on Thursday morning, adding to a week of natural disruptions across California.
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Cyber attack cripples St Paul’s IT systems, state of emergency declared
A cyber attack on the city of St Paul forced the shutdown of all IT systems and triggered a state of emergency as investigators probe the digital breach.
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CTE grievance linked to Shane Tamura’s NFL mass shooting attempt
A deadly shooting in Manhattan that left five dead, including the gunman, was reportedly driven by the suspect’s belief that he suffered from CTE linked to past football injuries.
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Tsunami warning issued for California after powerful quake in Russia’s far east
A tsunami warning has been issued for California following a powerful earthquake in Russia’s Far East, prompting beach closures and safety advisories.
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Shane Tamura identified as Manhattan gunman in deadly office building shooting
Shane Tamura, a 27-year-old man from Las Vegas, travelled over 4,000 kilometres before carrying out a deadly mass shooting in Manhattan that left four dead, including an NYPD officer.
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Marcus Morris arrested in Florida on fraud charge
NBA veteran Marcus Morris has been arrested in Florida on a fraud-related charge, adding to a history of past legal troubles.
International
Tom Lehrer dies at 97: Satirical songwriter and mathematician remembered
Tom Lehrer, the satirical songwriter and Harvard mathematician known for witty songs like ‘The Elements’ and ‘We Will All Go Together When We Go’, has died at 97.
Crime
Bryan Kohberger sentenced to life for killing four Idaho students
Bryan Kohberger has been given four life sentences with no chance of parole for the murder of four University of Idaho students.
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US Homeland Services dept describes deported Eswatini immigrants as ‘monsters’
The United States deported five immigrants from Eswatini, with the Department of Homeland Security using highly inflammatory language to describe them.
Lifestyle
Six ways to celebrate Fourth of July for Americans living in South Africa
For Americans living in South Africa, celebrating the Fourth of July can still be a meaningful experience, even while being away from home.
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Trump calls for ‘peace’ after US nukes Iran nuclear sites
The United States struck three Iranian nuclear sites, with President Donald Trump warning of stronger action unless Iran complies.
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CenturyLink sparks outrage over silence about widespread internet outage
A major broadband outage on Thursday, 19 June 2025, disrupted internet for 45,000+ US users, with CenturyLink criticised for its lack of public response.
Technology
TikTok set to be granted third extension in the US
President Donald Trump is expected to extend TikTok’s deadline to sell its US operations by another 90 days, keeping the app available in the US for now.
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Elon Musk and Trump due for talk amid escalating ‘twar’
Elon Musk and President Donald Trump are set to discuss their recent public disagreement over a legislative bill and other issues, following a series of critical exchanges on social media.
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At least 8,000 more Afrikaners expected to migrate to the US this year
Thousands of Afrikaners are expected to migrate to the US this year under a refugee policy based on claims of racial persecution in South Africa.
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Second batch of Afrikaner refugees reportedly land in the US
A US commentator claims a second group of Afrikaners have arrived in the United States as refugees.
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CONTEXT: Facts about the Malema video played at the White House
US President Donald Trump played a video of Julius Malema at the White House, but South African leaders say the clip was taken out of context.
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Johann Rupert debunks ‘Afrikaner genocide’, targets John Steenhuisen in Trump talks
Johann Rupert dismissed claims of white-targeted violence in South Africa during US talks, while exposing crime rates in DA-led Western Cape.
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Watch: Malema makes it to the White House in SA-US talks [video]
During a tense White House meeting, US President Donald Trump played videos of Julius Malema to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, escalating discussions on land reform and racial tensions.
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Johann Rupert touted to save South Africa ahead of Trump White House meeting
Johann Rupert is reportedly playing a key role in a high-stakes White House meeting between South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump amid diplomatic tensions.
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Ramaphosa arrives in US ahead of crunch talks with Trump
President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Washington DC ahead of his bilateral meeting with President Donald Trump to reset South Africa-US relations.
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Donald Trump reacts to Joe Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis
Donald Trump has offered well-wishes to Joe Biden following the former president’s diagnosis with advanced prostate cancer, which has spread to his bones.
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Two confirmed dead after Cuauhtémoc crashed into Brooklyn Bridge
A Mexican navy training ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, killing two people and injuring 19 others during a promotional visit to New York.
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Cyril Ramaphosa set to hold ‘damage-control’ talks with Donald Trump in first US visit since 2022
President Cyril Ramaphosa will visit the United States from 19 to 22 May for talks with President Donald Trump, amid tensions over refugee policies and land reform.
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Episcopal Church refuses to assist with settling Afrikaners in the US
The Episcopal Church has refused to help resettle 49 Afrikaners granted refugee status in the US, sparking backlash from the White House.
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Dirco clarifies citizenship status of 49 Afrikaners who migrated to US as refugees
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation says 49 Afrikaners who relocated to the US as refugees will not lose their South African citizenship.