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Roelf Meyer will replace the South African ambassador who was expelled from the US by President Donald Trump in 2025.Published On 15 Apr 202615 Apr 2026South Africa has appointed Roelf Meyer, who helped negotiate the end of white minority rule in his country in the 1990s, as the next ambassador…

Venezuelan president says limited sanctions relief has not been enough to stabilise the country’s turbulent economy.Published On 14 Apr 202614 Apr 2026Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez has called on the United States to lift the suite of sanctions that have hammered the country’s economy.Her remarks on Tuesday came after the…

Midwest soybean farmers have faced persistent financial headwinds in recent years, which were compounded by tariffs and the war in the Middle East, reporting from Lee Enterprises and The Associated Press found.Farmers’ costs, such as equipment, have crept up over time while soybean prices have stayed low. Tariffs levied by…

Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.As we come out of one of the coldest, most persistent winters in recent memory, some local farmers are…

Europe has “maybe six weeks or so of jet fuel left,” the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Thursday, warning of possible flight cancellations “soon” if oil supplies remain blocked by the Iran war. IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol painted a sobering picture of the global repercussions…

At least nine people have been arrested following the stampede, including police officers and ministry employees.Published On 15 Apr 202615 Apr 2026Haiti has begun three days of national mourning, following a deadly stampede at the Citadelle Laferriere in the northern part of the country.At least 25 people were killed in…

At least nine people have been arrested following the stampede, including police officers and ministry employees.Published On 15 Apr 202615 Apr 2026Haiti has begun three days of national mourning, following a deadly stampede at the Citadelle Laferriere in the northern part of the country.At least 25 people were killed in…

The oil crisis triggered by the war in Iran has threatened flight disruption this summer, with many holidaygoers now considering train travel instead — or even a mix of both. But is it worth it? Europe in Motion looked at price differences on some of the continent’s routes. Specifically, we…

At least nine people have been arrested following the stampede, including police officers and ministry employees.Published On 15 Apr 202615 Apr 2026Haiti has begun three days of national mourning, following a deadly stampede at the Citadelle Laferriere in the northern part of the country.At least 25 people were killed in…

The Portuguese coach takes charge after the sacking of Otto Addo, and will lead the Black Stars at the FIFA World Cup.By Reuters and The Associated PressPublished On 14 Apr 202614 Apr 2026Ghana ‌‌have appointed Carlos Queiroz as the head ⁠⁠coach of their men’s national team, less than two months…

A man shot by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during an enforcement stop in central California last week was arrested Monday by the FBI after being discharged from a hospital, his attorney said.Attorney Patrick Kolasinski said federal officials have not said what charges Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez might face.…

At least nine people have been arrested following the stampede, including police officers and ministry employees.Published On 15 Apr 202615 Apr 2026Haiti has begun three days of national mourning, following a deadly stampede at the Citadelle Laferriere in the northern part of the country.At least 25 people were killed in…

Outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will not attend next week’s informal summit of European Union leaders, according to several EU officials. It would have been his last summit as Hungarian prime minister in what is usually a customary farewell. Orbán, who was decisively defeated in Sunday’s parliamentary elections, is…

Brazil’s president says he expects Alexandre Ramagem to be returned to Brazil to serve prison sentence after being detained in US.Published On 14 Apr 202614 Apr 2026Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has asked that the United States send former intelligence chief Alexandre Ramagem back to Brazil so that…