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BBC News

Zulu king shocks nation by filing for divorce from first wife, Queen Ntokozo kaMayisela, breaking tradition in a culture where divorce is taboo. The move has stirred controversy among socially conservative subjects and cultural experts. King Misuzulu kaZwelithini, a symbol of Zulu traditions, wields significant influence despite his ceremonial role.

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Al Jazeera

Journalists covering world capitals prefer routine over spontaneity, favoring predictability and practiced civility. The White House press corps’ reaction to Trump and Vance’s dressing-down of Zelenskyy reflects this preference for veneer over truth. Contrary to pundits’ shock, the live scenes were mesmerizing.

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BBC News

The 97th Oscars are here with Emilia Pérez leading nominations but facing controversy. Mikey Madison and Demi Moore up for best actress. Other top contenders include Wicked, The Brutalist, Conclave, and Anora. Conan O’Brien hosts the event in Los Angeles. Emilia Pérez, a Spanish-language musical, has 13 nominations. The ceremony will address recent wildfires in LA.

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News24

Sarah Scott narrowly escaped an abduction after mistaking a car for her Uber ride. Surveillance footage captured the attempted kidnapping as she waited for her ride to visit friends. The car involved was not her Uber.

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The Guardian

European leaders defend Zelenskyy after confrontation with Trump at White House. Zelenskyy meets with Starmer in UK, NATO urges restoring relationship with Trump. Zelenskyy expresses gratitude for US support, aims to remain friends with Trump. US political commentators view meeting as setback for Trump’s peace deal efforts, benefitting Putin.

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Reuters

Billionaire Elon Musk welcomes his 14th child, a son named Seldon Lycurgus, with Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis. Zilis announced the news on X, celebrating the birth alongside Musk’s other children. The birth date was not disclosed.

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News24

Pretoria businessman Jerry Boshoga was kidnapped in November, with kidnappers initially demanding R60 million ransom, later reduced to R10 million. Boshoga’s mother, unable to afford even the reduced amount, pleads for her son’s release in an interview with News24.

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Daily Maverick

In South Africa’s prisons, inmates and corrupt officials collaborate to smuggle cellphones, alcohol, drugs, and tattoo machines, fueling organized crime networks. Recent cases include a murderer faking his death to escape and rapists accessing cellphones in jail. Parliament reveals deeper prison issues, with gangs operating within the Department of Correctional Services.

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The Citizen

Johannesburg’s municipal entities conducted a joint service delivery operation led by Mayor Dada Morero to improve the city’s condition. The initiative included expanding the free Wi-Fi network and addressing basic infrastructure issues. With the 2026 local government elections approaching and the upcoming G20 summit, efforts are underway to enhance the city’s appearance and functionality.

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