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South Africa’s president unveils crackdown on illegal migration

President Ramaphosa unveils tough measures against illegal migration in South Africa while condemning xenophobia amid rising tensions and protests

Celebrity ‘Trump’ buffalo spared sacrifice, sent to Bangladesh zoo

Donald Trump buffalo in Bangladesh spared from Eid sacrifice after becoming an online sensation due to its unusual blond hair resembling the US president

Social media as bad for young people as smoking, top doctors say

social media ban, UK, under-16s, youth health, smoking comparison, Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, online safety, Liz Kendall, age verification, screen time harms

Oil prices slide on hopes of US-Iran peace deal

Hopes of a US–Iran peace deal drive oil prices down and global markets up as talks progress on Strait of Hormuz reopening and conflict de-escalation.

Rubio says ‘solid’ Iran deal may come on Monday

US and Iran are close to a tentative deal, Rubio says, as talks continue over ceasefire, nuclear programme, and Strait of Hormuz reopening

US charges Cuba’s Raúl Castro with murder over 1996 downing of two planes

The United States has charged former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over the 1996 downing of two aircraft, accusing him of conspiracy to kill US nationals, while Cuba has dismissed the move as a political manoeuvre

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergency

WHO has declared an Ebola outbreak in DR Congo's Ituri province a public health emergency of international concern, with 246 suspected cases and spread to Uganda