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The third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was marked in Scotland with a service at the National War Memorial in Edinburgh Castle. First Minister John Swinney, Ukrainian dignitaries, and members of the community attended. Events in Edinburgh and Aberdeen included protests against Russia. Ukraine’s consul in Edinburgh described the service as “very emotional” and expressed gratitude.

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BusinessTech

Nedbank warns customers of scams where fraudsters use vishing to obtain personal information and money. Criminals may call, asking for personal details or to move money to a ‘safe’ account under their control. Customers are also urged to be cautious of requests for payments to secure accounts or reverse fraudulent transactions.

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Eight female students at a college in Mamaila village were held at gunpoint by an unknown male in a black balaclava. Four students, aged 20 and 21, were raped after being instructed to undress. The assailant also robbed them of their possessions before fleeing on foot. Police are actively searching for the suspect in connection with four counts of rape and robbery.

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Eyewitness News

Five suspected robbers were killed in a shootout with police in KwaZulu-Natal. The group planned to rob a business in Ntuzuma, north of Durban, and fired at police when approached on Monday morning.

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Sky News

Pope Francis is in good spirits and eating normally at Gemelli Hospital, receiving treatment for double pneumonia and chronic bronchitis. Vatican sources report he is “resting” and the night “went well”. Despite an initial kidney problem, he remains “vigilant and well-oriented”. The 88-year-old pontiff participated in a hospital mass, but his prognosis is “reserved” due to the complexity of his case.

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eNCA

130 South African soldiers wounded in the battle for Goma and Sake in the DRC are being evacuated to Rwanda for medical treatment. Four soldiers need critical care, 58 need special check-ups. 14 SANDF members died in combat while defending Goma from Congo River Alliance rebels. The troops will be flown home within two days.

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Daily Maverick

Gauteng Premier Lesufi faces trust challenges ahead of State of the Province Address, addressing high unemployment, crime, and water crisis. Promises to increase crime-fighting budget, introduce advanced CCTV, e-Panic buttons, and new helicopters to combat crime.

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BBC News

Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting, Friedrich Merz, questions NATO’s future and calls for Europe to strengthen its defenses amid perceived US indifference. This shift in transatlantic relations is described as seismic and unprecedented since World War Two, with European powers rattled by the Trump administration’s stance on security guarantees.

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BusinessTech

Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan expressed interest in joining BRICS nations to boost the economy after EU membership efforts failed. President Erdogan aims to expand economic options, with the EU as the first choice. Turkey continues to seek alliances beyond the EU, citing cultural differences as a barrier to accession. Despite submitting a bid, Turkey has only received “partner-country status” in BRICS.

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