Day: June 17, 2025
News24 | US moving fighter jets to Middle East as Israel-Iran war rages
The US military is deploying more fighter aircraft to the Middle East and extending the deployment of other warplanes, bolstering US military forces in the region as the war between Israel and Iran rages, three US officials said.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Canada announces new Ukraine military aid, Russia sanctions
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday announced Can$2 billion ($1.47bn) of military support, including drones and helicopters for Ukraine as he hosted President Volodymyr Zelensky at a G7 summit.
Continue ReadingNews24 | News24 tops list of trusted SA news brands for seventh consecutive year
News24 has again received the highest trust score among South African news brands featured in the annual Reuters Institute Digital News Report.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Wednesday’s weather: Cold conditions with damaging waves, winds in some regions
The South African Weather Service has forecast damaging waves and winds in parts of the Western Cape and Eastern Cape.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Zuma hits out at ex-SGs; More City Power ‘wastage’ exposed: Today’s top 7 stories in 7 minutes
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Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘Mafia’ tells Gift of the Givers to stop providing free water to Mthatha flood victims
Gift of the Givers staff was intimidated on Saturday while providing essential aid to flood victims in Mthatha, the Eastern Cape.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Request to declare Eastern Cape floods a national disaster will be considered – Hlabisa
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa says he will consider the EFF’s urgent request to him to declare a national state of disaster in response to the floods in the Eastern Cape.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Ponytailed circus performer sets world record with a hair-raising feat
The technique requires meticulous attention
Continue ReadingNews24 | Trump says he wants ‘real end’ to Israel-Iran conflict, not ceasefire
US President Donald Trump said he wants a “real end” to the conflict between Israel and Iran, not just a ceasefire, as the arch foes traded fire for a fifth day on Tuesday.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Spirit of ubuntu shines through after rural KZN community was left reeling by storm
Ubuntu was on full display in the rural community of Impendle, KwaZulu-Natal, as neighbours stepped in to shelter and feed each other after more than 140 homes were destroyed by a severe storm.
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