Day: October 20, 2025
News24 | London police end ‘non-crime hate’ probes after comedy writer arrest backlash
London police said on Monday they would stop investigating “non-crime hate incidents” after they were criticised for arresting a comedy writer over anti-transgender social media posts.
Continue ReadingNews24 | US drug strike survivors in Caribbean present ‘embarrassing episode’ legal headache – experts
When two alleged drug traffickers survived a US military strike last week in the Caribbean, they left the Trump administration with a decision to make: Send them back home, or find a way to keep them detained.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Japan set to get first woman prime minister after last-minute coalition deal
Japan’s ruling LDP and its junior partner signed a coalition deal on Monday, paving the way for Sanae Takaichi to become the country’s first woman premier.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Brazil greenlights oil drilling in sensitive Amazon region
Brazil’s Petrobras said Monday it has permission to drill for oil near the mouth of the Amazon River, casting a shadow over the country’s green ambitions as it prepares to host UN climate talks.
Continue ReadingNews24 | PODCAST | The Lead: Is this why Ekurhuleni auditor Mpho Mafole was assassinated?
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting. This is The Lead and this is the South African story.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Tuesday’s weather: Heatwave hits Western Cape, Northern Cape; thundershowers elsewhere
The South African Weather Service has warned of a heatwave expected to hit parts of the Northern and Western Cape provinces.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Inside Mpho Mafole’s R1.8bn toilet probe; DA slams BEE: Today’s top 7 stories in 7 minutes
News24 brings you the top stories of the day, summarised into neat little packages. Read through quickly or listen to the articles via our customised text-to-speech feature.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Trump’s Africa envoy reports progress on AGOA extension
US president Donald Trump’s Africa envoy signalled progress toward the renewal of a program allowing African nations duty-free access to the world’s largest economy.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Nigerian police fire tear gas, arrest separatist leader’s brother in Abuja protest crackdown
Nigerian authorities arrested protesters on Monday as they scattered a demonstration in the capital in support of a separatist leader, firing tear gas to disperse people before they could gather in large crowds.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Frail former Grey’s Anatomy star Eric Dane in wheelchair amid ongoing ALS battle
‘McSteamy’ is almost unrecognisable as he battles debilitating disease
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