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This screen grab from a video posted on the X account of US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) shows a strike on one of three boats alleged to be trafficking drugs on December 30, 2025

Eight dead in US strikes on alleged drug boats: US military

01 January 2026

Revellers around the world began toasting the end of 2025 but many expect tough economic times to continue in the year ahead

Sydney falls silent before fireworks bring in 2026

31 December 2025

Vusi Hlongwa at his brother's funeral.

Hlongwa family urges accusers to produce evidence

31 December 2025

US President Donald Trump signs an Executive Order on reciprocal tariffs in the Oval Office of the White House. AFP/Andrew Caballero-Reynolds

Ten events that defined 2025

31 December 2025

The collision involved a minibus taxi and a Toyota Avanza. Unathi Bhinqose/Provincial Transport spokesperson

Nine die in Eastern Cape crash

31 December 2025

File: A vandalised border fence that separates South Africa and Zimbabwe where near the Beitbridge border post. AFP/Phill Magakoe

Over 6,000 undocumented migrants intercepted

31 December 2025