Starvation cult leader is already behind bars for the deaths of 429 people.

The SA rand strengthened below the R16 mark against the US dollar on Wednesday, buoyed by a weaker greenback.

NOBODY can stop Xi Jinping from invading Taiwan now that he is the sole commander of one of the world's most powerful militaries, experts have warned. It comes as General Zhang Youxia – the People’s Republic top general, and second only to the president himself – was purged after accusations of bribery and spying for...

A NUMBER of trains have been cancelled due to "poor weather conditions" caused by Storm Chandra, with bus transfers now in effect. Irish Rail has announced that the 8:50am Connolly to Belfast service and the 10am Belfast to Connolly service have been cancelled this morning. The rail line is currently closed between Portadown and Newry...

A SCHOOLGIRL collapsed in her mum's arms covered in blood after she was stabbed to death by a man who pounced on her in the street, a court heard. Lilia Valutyte, nine, was playing with a hula hoop outside the shop where her mum worked in Boston, Lincolnshire, when she was attacked. Lithuanian national Deividas Skebas...

JOSH TAYLOR reckons Shakur Stevenson will be able to spot Teofimo Lopez’s powder-puff punches coming from a mile off. The 35-year-old Tartan Tornado lost his WBO super-lightweight world title to the 28-year-old American in a 2023 thriller. The Scotsman made a strong start but an injury in the build-up robbed him of his usual running...

DREAMING of a winter sun getaway? You could be relaxing on white sandy beaches and chilling poolside under swaying palms for less than you'd think. We've rounded up some of the top destinations for cheap winter sun - with highs of 33°C and even zero jet lag. Cape Verde If you want stunning sandy beaches...

VOLODYMYR Zelensky has challenged Vladimir Putin to meet him face-to-face so they can finally thrash out a peace deal. Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine has caused nearly two million casualties as the fourth anniversary draws closer with efforts to end the war ramping up. Kyiv’s foreign minister Andrii Sybiha has made it clear Zelensky is...

PADDY PIMBLETT was left with two horror black eyes after his punishing loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324. Pimblett was beaten over five rounds, dropped twice, in Las Vegas before losing a decision. Gaethje, 37, was crowned with the interim lightweight title and will now wait for the return of champion Ilia Topuria, 29....

A MARRIED teacher who raped a 12-year-old boy before giving birth to his baby allegedly encouraged the child to befriend her toddler son and call him "lil bro". Disturbing new details have emerged about Naomi Tekea Craig, 33, who has now pleaded guilty to 15 child abuse-related charges. She admitted to have repeatedly sexually abused...