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The Supreme Court hands U.S. President Donald Trump a loss on mail-in voting. Researchers sound the alarm over AI that can improve itself. The Fed looks set to raise rates, putting new chair Kevin Warsh on a collision course with Trump. Houthi forces push further into Yemen as Sa ...  Show more

U.S. markets fell Monday morning after calls for a pause in AI development, while U.S. President Donald Trump shrugs off fears and says a slowdown means China wins. Two crypto investors pour nearly $100 million into Reform UK - the biggest donation in British political history. H ...  Show more

It's been 30 years since Nelson Mandela led the African National Congress (ANC) to power, ending apartheid in South Africa.   
  
But as voters head to the polls, the party is on the verge of losing dominance, after coming under fire over corruption, high levels of crim ...  Show more

South African politics faces a big change for the first time in 30 years, after its election results. The ruling African National Congress party lost its majority and won’t be able to govern alone. Rival parties will have to find common ground in preparation for a possible coalit ...  Show more

Next month, the ruling ANC in South Africa holds its five-yearly national conference. President Cyril Ramaphosa is seeking re-election as leader of the party, which would him in position to contest nationwide elections in 2024. But South Africa is currently in the midst of a seve ...  Show more

South Africa’s ruling African National Congress has elected a new leader, Cyril Ramaphosa. The former union leader campaigned on a promise to root out corruption and rescue the party that defeated apartheid but is now so tarnished it risks losing its majority in 2019 elections. A ...  Show more