Explainer-What is behind South Africa’s anti-immigrant protests?
Protesters have told all undocumented foreigners to leave South Africa by Tuesday, ahead of anti-immigrant rallies that many fear will turn violent. Thousands of... Read more.
Oil down 2% amid resumption of Hormuz shipments even as vessel hit near Oman
Crude prices sank 2% on Friday and were headed for steep weekly losses amid easing supply concerns as more stranded oil tankers exited the Strait of Hormuz, even... Read more.
FIFA gives green light for rainbow flags at Egypt v Iran World Cup clash
Fans will be allowed to bring rainbow flags when Egypt face Iran in Seattle’s designated “Pride Match” at the World Cup, FIFA said on Thursday,... Read more.
Rand firms as softer dollar offsets dour producer inflation figures
The rand strengthened against a softer dollar on Thursday as investors digested a US inflation reading that largely met expectations, while looking past hotter-than-expected... Read more.
Kenya police disperse group marking deadly 2024 protests
Kenyan police fired tear gas on Thursday to disperse protesters in Nairobi after dozens took to the streets in memory of demonstrators killed two years ago in anti-government... Read more.
Tech rebound lifts stocks as dollar edges higher
Stocks staged a tentative recovery on Wednesday from a rout in technology shares on the back of caution about overstretched AI valuations, while crude oil prices... Read more.
France reports Ebola case in doctor returning from Congo
A doctor who recently returned to France from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested positive for Ebola, marking the country’s... Read more.
Crude falls more than 1% on hopes of steady Hormuz transit
Oil prices fell more than 1% on Wednesday, extending this week’s losses to hit fresh four-month lows on signs that more oil tankers are set to move out of... Read more.
Fans rouse King with dawn World Cup festivities in Norway
Wild overnight celebrations erupted across Norway as the men’s national team secured qualification to the World Cup knockout stages and a tide of elated supporters... Read more.
Global stocks rattled by Fed reality check; oil prices ease
Global stocks fell on Tuesday, led by broad-based declines in technology stocks, as investors expect the Federal Reserve to take more aggressive action to tackle... Read more.
