In Silicon Valley, they talk about ‘moving fast and breaking things’. In Washington, these days, they call it Elon Musk doing his job.

Pope Francis’s coffin will be transferred to St Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday for three days of lying in state.

Elon Musk will scale back his Donald Trump administration work in May to focus on Tesla, the South Africa-born billionaire announced.

Numerous world leaders have announced they will travel to Rome for Pope Francis’s funeral on Saturday. Princess Charlene will also attend.

Pope Francis’s funeral will be held on Saturday, as world leaders from Donald Trump to Volodymyr Zelensky said they would attend.

Former women’s world player of the year Portia Woodman-Wickliffe has come out of international retirement to play in the World Cup.

Leeds United and Burnley have won promotion to the Premier League as Sheffield United settled for a place in the Championship playoffs.

American gymnast Simone Biles says she remains uncertain about whether she will compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

X rival Bluesky said it was adding blue checks to accounts that have been verified to confirm users are who they claim to be.

The death of Pope Francis triggered a period of mourning in the Catholic Church, but also kick-started the race for his successor.

A leaked executive order has sent shockwaves through diplomatic circles, revealing Donald Trump’s plans to reduce the US’ global presence.

The death of Pope Francis sets in motion centuries-old traditions which will culminate in the election by cardinals of a new pontiff.

World leaders have reacted with sadness after Pope Francis, the leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics, died on Monday.

Businesswoman, social media queen, Oval Office invitee, mother of four: Kim Kardashian has mastered the 21st century like no one else.

Oscar Piastri left Jeddah the new world championship leader after another statement win in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

South Africa faces an acute poaching crisis, with more than 10 000 rhinos killed since 2007 according to the International Rhino Foundation.

South Africa’s Garrick Higgo held his nerve to win the PGA Tour’s Punta Cana Championship on Sunday by a stroke.

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has announced that he and his wife, Mamiko, have welcomed their first child.

Max Verstappen said his Red Bull car had “come alive” after he nailed pole for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

South African luxury train Rovos Rail, carrying foreign tourists to Zimbabwe for Easter, collided with another locomotive.

After his scene-stealing turn as Ken in “Barbie,” Ryan Gosling is taking on another huge pop culture franchise: the “Star Wars” universe.

From toolbox beauty tips to a poor taste tribute CD… your weekly roundup of offbeat stories from around the world.

A US judge ruled to restrict access to Americans’ social security data for Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), after unions raised concerns about the unelected billionaire’s sweeping powers. The order by District Judge Ellen Hollander bans DOGE staff from accessing data containing information that could personally identify Americans, such as their social security […]

There has been a surge in the numbers as people make the heartbreaking decision to give up their animal companions.

A US judge has ruled that Google illegally wielded monopoly power in the online ad technology market. Here’s more …

Only a “small fraction” of white farmers who lost their land in the 2000s in Zimbabwe have been compensated to date.

Arsenal dethroned the kings of the Champions League with ease as a 5-1 aggregate rout of Real Madrid sent the Gunners into the semi-finals.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Elon Musk, telling students he was a pioneer comparable to Soviet engineer Sergei Korolev.

Red Bull arrive on the Red Sea for this weekend’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix desperate to prevent their 2025 season sinking into mediocrity.

All Black centre Rieko Ioane is to join Champions Cup semi-finalists Leinster for next season on a ‘sabbatical’.

A pocket watch, tickets and money found among the belongings of passengers on the Titanic are among items at auction later this month.

Britain’s highest court will hand down a landmark ruling on Wednesday on the definition of a “woman”. Here’s more …

Worldwide consumption of wine fell in 2024 to its lowest level in more than 60 years, raising concerns about new risks from US tariffs.

A man who torched two vehicles at a Tesla dealership and painted “Die Elon” on the side of the building has been hit with federal charges.

Lesotho has granted a license to South Africa-born tech billionaire Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service.

Oscar Piastri produced a command performance on Sunday to deliver McLaren’s first win at the Bahrain Grand Prix.

US President Donald Trump warned on Sunday that no country would be “getting off the hook” on tariffs – including South Africa.

Pop star Katy Perry will be the biggest name in an all-women group set to touch the edge of space on Monday.

Rory McIlroy put major championship miseries behind him with a heart-stopping victory at the Masters on Sunday.

Some white South Africans say President Donald Trump’s intervention is a welcome acknowledgement of their fears.

Coachella fans rocked out on Saturday to pop-punk headliner Green Day following a blockbuster cameo from US senator Bernie Sanders.

Donald Trump is in ‘excellent health’ after he underwent his first annual medical checkup since returning to the US presidency.

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri claimed pole for the Bahrain Grand Prix as his team-mate Lando Norris and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen struggled.

Lady Gaga performed a gothic fever dream of a set to headline day one of Coachella, delighting a massive crowd gathered to watch Mother Monster herself perform hits old and new.

Donald Trump took his rivalry with Barack Obama to the White House walls, replacing a portrait of the ex-US president with one of himself.

High drama on stock markets and tensions with China mixed with lighter fare for Donald Trump as he again dominated the news agenda.

The dollar is sliding sharply as President Donald Trump’s turbulent trade agenda has battered US credibility in global markets.

Several hundred people marched against femicide and gender violence in South Africa, calling for it to be declared a national disaster.

President Donald Trump has repeated his call for an end to the “costly” custom of moving clocks back one hour every autumn.

The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) provides duty-free access to the United States for certain African products.

Washington’s 90-day pause on higher tariffs is of little comfort to southern African economies facing collapse.

Whether its man-eating crocodiles, or predatory sharks – Australians are used to keeping their eyes peeled when they’re near the water.

Donald Trump has signed an order lifting water-pressure restrictions on showerheads, a move that will “make America’s showers great again”.

With tariffs targeting key US trading partners, Donald Trump sent the world economy into a tailspin on Wednesday before backing down.

US President Donald Trump abruptly backed down on Wednesday in his global trade war with a 90 day pause for most countries.

US immigration authorities will look at social media accounts and deny visas to people who post content considered anti-Semitic.

Donald Trump’s tariffs on countries around the world, including a 104% increase in duties on China, bear the fingerprint of Peter Navarro.

Thousands of millionaires fled London in the past year with some moving to the United States or Asia driven out by high taxes and Brexit.

Arsenal’s win over Real Madrid means at least five Premier League teams will play in next season’s Champions League.

American consumers braced for pain even ahead of President Donald Trump’s hefty tariffs on imported products.

Meta will stand trial next week facing serious US government allegations that it abused its market power to acquire Instagram and WhatsApp.

Beijing has vowed to fight a trade war ‘to the end’ against Trump, who remained defiant despite major US indexes tumbling again on Tuesday.

Elon Musk has blasted President Donald Trump’s senior trade advisor Peter Navarro as “truly a moron” and “dumber than a sack of bricks”.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla will celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary in Rome on Wednesday, a union that once shook the monarchy.

Five women who worked as nannies or flight attendants for late Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed had their lives “ruined” by years of abuse.

A rare blue diamond valued at $20 million has gone on pre-auction display in Abu Dhabi, capital of the oil-rich United Arab Emirates.

US President Donald Trump said that he will undergo his “long scheduled Annual Physical Examination” on Friday.

While markets continued their wild ride over Donald Trump’s tariffs, he told Americans: ‘Don’t be weak! Don’t be stupid!’

Monday’s stock market collapses in Asia and Europe after China retaliated to US tariffs revived memories of the Covid pandemic market turmoil.

Zimbabwe will suspend all tariffs on goods imported from the US after Donald Trump levied 18% tariffs against the southern African nation.

Donald Trump hit the golf course ahead of a candlelight dinner despite global turmoil over his tariff plans.

Donald Trump has extended the deadline for TikTok to find a non-Chinese buyer or face a ban in the US by 75 more days.

Australia has expressed its bemusement over Donald Trump’s decision to slap a 10% trade tariff on its uninhabited Heard and McDonald Islands.

The four-day “Grannies World Cup” was held in South Africa with teams from as far as the United States, France and Togo competing.

Kylian Mbappe received the greatest honour England can bestow upon a sportsman from a rival nation – a waxwork at London’s Madame Tussauds.

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne confirmed on Friday that he will leave the club at the end of the season.

US President Donald Trump has unveiled the first “gold card”, a residency permit sold for $5 million (R95 million) each.

Lesotho is buffeted by poverty and gripped by one of the highest HIV rates in the world. Its funding from Washington has been stopped.

Tom Cruise paid tribute to late ‘Top Gun’ co-star Val Kilmer, leading movie theatre owners in a moment’s silence.

Donald Trump said his administration was “very close” to a deal to find a buyer for TikTok, which faces a US ban if not sold by the weekend.

Americans must also grapple with the potentially long-lasting impact of Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs on household budgets.

Lesotho feared the worst for its textile industry after US President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on its imports.

The UK’s charity watchdog has opened a probe into Sentebale, the African organisation co-founded by Prince Harry.

They are often disparaged as ugly and scavengers, but for SA artist Hannelie Coetzee, hyenas are symbols of the normalisation of queerness.

Max Verstappen confirmed on Thursday he was unhappy with Red Bull’s ruthless driver swap for the Japanese Grand Prix.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced sweeping new tariffs on imports to the United States from countries right across the globe.

Donald Trump unveiled a raft of punishing tariffs targeting countries around the world including some of its closest trading partners.

Amazon has reportedly made a last-minute bid to buy TikTok, which faces a US ban if not sold by its Chinese owner.

Tesla reported a 13% drop in first quarter auto sales amid blowback over CEO Elon Musk’s work for President Donald Trump’s administration.

Scientists have developed the world’s tiniest pacemaker, a temporary heartbeat regulator smaller than a grain of rice.

Virginia Giuffre, who accused Jeffrey Epstein and Britain’s Prince Andrew of sexual abuse, is in a stable condition after a car crash.

Donald Trump is poised to unveil sweeping new “Liberation Day” tariffs on Wednesday, but has kept the world guessing until the last minute.

Donald Trump’s second presidency was dealt a blow by voters in Wisconsin as they elected a liberal judge to the state’s Supreme Court.

American actor Val Kilmer, who was first propelled to fame with “Top Gun” and went on to starring roles as Batman and Jim Morrison, has died.

Senior SA diplomats have met their US counterparts in Washington to clarify “misconceptions” that have soured relations.

US Attorney General Pam Bondi has asked federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, who gunned down a health care CEO.

Tiger Woods took to social media to play an April Fool’s prank on golf fans, giving false hope he could play in next week’s Masters.

Zimbabwe police have arrested 95 people for taking part in demonstrations that called for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to leave power.

Donald Trump says that Americans want him to run for another term, a step banned by the US constitution, but which he described as possible.

Virginia Giuffre, a sex trafficking victim of disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein, has been injured in a “serious accident”.