President Cyril Ramaphosa said he would not resign on Monday evening after days of speculation.
UK newspapers lead with President Trump's alleged lobbying of FIFA to overturn a red card ban for a US player, Prince Harry being denied a stay at Buckingham Palace, and a rise in ADHD disability benefit claims without work requirements.
Tehran held a massive funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, drawing millions of mourners in a display of grief and political messaging. However, many Iranians stayed away due to economic hardship and recent protests, with some blaming Khamenei for the crackdown. The funeral events aim to portray him as a transcendent figure, while critics question his legacy.
A BBC World Service investigation has identified Yurii Temerbek and two other men accused of torturing and sexually assaulting civilians in Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine. Survivors describe systematic abuse in secret detention centers, with allegations including beatings, electric shocks, and sexual violence. The accused men appear to be living ordinary lives in Russia and occupied Ukraine, while Ukrainian authorities pursue criminal proceedings against them.
Ukraine's Air Force stated a "serious shortage" of interceptor missiles prevented them from shooting down any of the 23 ballistic missiles Russia fired at Kyiv. At least 18 people were killed in the attack, with widespread destruction reported.
Russia launched 23 ballistic missiles at Kyiv, none of which were intercepted due to a "serious shortage" of interceptor missiles, Ukraine's Air Force stated. At least 12 people were killed in the capital, with more casualties in the wider region. President Zelensky urged NATO allies to provide air defenses.
Russia launched 23 ballistic missiles at Kyiv, none of which were intercepted by Ukraine's Air Force due to a "serious shortage" of interceptor missiles. At least 14 people were killed in the attack, which also damaged residential buildings, warehouses, and workshops. President Zelensky appealed to NATO allies for air defense systems.
