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Piastri wins F1 Chinese GP but woe for Ferrari as Hamilton and Leclerc disqualified

the Guardian

Oscar Piastri won the Chinese Grand Prix for McLaren, with teammate Lando Norris in second. Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari was disqualified for a technical infringement, along with Charles Leclerc and Pierre Gasly. The skid blocks on Hamilton’s car were found to be below the legal thickness. Max Verstappen finished fourth for Red Bull, while George Russell took third for Mercedes.
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Rasool ‘stands by’ remarks on Trump administration

Daily Maverick

Former South African ambassador to the US Ebrahim Rasool returned to Cape Town International Airport, greeted by ANC members and trade union representatives. Rasool was expelled from the US after criticism of President Trump’s foreign policy. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called him “persona non grata”. Rasool defended his comments, stating the need to adapt to a changed US diplomatic landscape.
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SA government welcomes Malawi ruling that Bushiris be extradited to face trial

Daily Maverick

Malawi’s Chief Resident Magistrates’ Court ruled that Shepherd Bushiri and his wife should be extradited to South Africa to face charges including forgery, fraud, and rape. The wealthy preacher fled to Malawi in 2020 after skipping bail in South Africa. The court dropped some charges due to insufficient evidence. The defence plans to challenge the ruling in the high court, with a 30-day delay in extradition granted.

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