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South African TV personality who planned to take his life dies aged 61

Ian von Memerty had documented his choice to die in a 15-part Facebook series.

Death toll in ‘surprise’ attack in South Sudan rises to 178, local official says

Medical aid groups have described the scale of casualties as alarming as people seek treatment.

Kidnapping of foreigners soars in Africa’s lawless Sahel region

Growing insecurity in the Sahel made 2025 one of the worst years on record for the abduction of foreigners in Africa.

Kidnapping of foreigners soars in Africa’s lawless Sahel region

Growing insecurity in the Sahel made 2025 one of the worst years on record for the abduction of foreigners in Africa.

Kidnapping of foreigners soars in Africa’s lawless Sahel region

Growing insecurity in the Sahel made 2025 one of the worst years on record for the abduction of foreigners in Africa.

South Africa beat Zimbabwe to set up NZ semi-final

South Africa produce an unconvincing performance with the bat as they beat Zimbabwe by five wickets to set up a semi-final against New Zealand

South Africa beat Zimbabwe to set up NZ semi-final

South Africa produce an unconvincing performance with the bat as they beat Zimbabwe by five wickets to set up a semi-final against New Zealand

Kosgei wins Tokyo Marathon in record time

Kenya's Brigid Kosgei sets a new course record of 2:14:29 with a commanding victory at the Tokyo Marathon.

Kosgei wins Tokyo Marathon in record time

Kenya's Brigid Kosgei sets a new course record of 2:14:29 with a commanding victory at the Tokyo Marathon.

Former US diplomat sentenced to life for abusing two girls in Burkina Faso

He used the girls' mother's life-threatening illness as an opportunity to demand sex, said the US Office of Public Affairs.