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Two mass shootings in South Africa leave 27 dead

The two attacks hours apart come as the country struggles to stop high levels of gang-related armed violence.

$888 million for ads: US Republicans ramp up sends to defend 39 House seats once deemed 'safe'

Republicans are investing significantly in House races previously deemed secure as they confront emerging electoral challenges. Spending has surged to $888 million in advertising compared to $666 million by Democrats. Economic pressures are impacting traditionally Republican districts and may influence voter sentiments. Republican strategists are concerned about potential losses and are campaigning vigorously. Maintaining their House majority is now a priority for GOP leaders ahead of the elections.

UK police arrest 5 men near base used by US on suspicion of preparing terrorist act

UK arrests 5 after incident near airbase used by US bombers

UK police say they arrested five men in connection with an incident near a Royal Air Force base used by US bombers. Assistant Chief Constable Richard Ocone said police got a call at about 12.45am regarding three suspicious vehicles near RAF Fairford. He said the men have been taken into custody and that police are working along with counterterrorism police. He said 85 households in nearby Whelford have been evacuated as a precaution. Gloucestershire police said on Sunday that the men were...

How school districts are coping with diesel’s high cost thanks to Trump’s war: ‘We rob Peter to pay Paul, basically’

Diesel powers more than 87 percent of the buses that shuttle about 23.5 million students to school and school-related activities

Thousands evacuated amid Bangkok floods

Rain is easing in Thailand’s capital, but flooding continues in several low-lying areas. Thousands of people have been forced into temporary shelters after the government declared Bangkok a disaster zone on Saturday. At least eight people have died over the past 10 days as heavy rains caused widespread disruption. Juliette Brown reports.

Iran-US war latest: Tehran tells Trump negotiations are the only way to break deadlock in Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump has publicly rejected the seven-day plan and reportedly told staff he expects to resume hostilities after the November midterms

Iran doubles down on Hormuz plan after Trump rejects peace plan

South Africa shootings leave 27 killed

It has been a deadly night in South Africa, with 27 people killed in two separate shooting incidents. Police say 17 people were shot dead at a tavern outside Johannesburg by suspects armed with assault rifles, while another 10 were killed near Cape Town when gunmen opened fire at a venue selling grilled meat. No arrests have been made as police search for the attackers. Initial investigations suggest one shooting may have been linked to a turf war between illegal miners, while the other could have stemmed from a business rivalry. France 24 correspondent Eurice Masson reports the latest from South Africa.

Australia v South Africa LIVE: Rassie Erasmus makes Springboks admission after 11-man Wallabies win gripping Perth test

The Wallabies, reduced to 11 men, held off a storming Springboks comeback to gather momentum just 12 months before Australia play hosts at the Rugby World Cup 2027

Riyadh Private Schools Move Classes Online Amid Rising Houthi Strikes

Several private schools in Riyadh have shifted to online classes until October 1 amid renewed Houthi threats and recent drone and missile interceptions by Saudi Arabia.

Two arrested as hundreds gather outside Labour conference to stage pro-Palestine Action protest

The protest coincided with the start of the Labour Party conference in Liverpool