- 3d ago
South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams found dead at 25, days after 2026 World Cup campaign
The 25-year-old Mamelodi Sundowns player was found dead at a residence in Cape Town, days after appearing in all three of South Africa's group matches at the 2026 World Cup. Police are awaiting forensic results, while local sources report he had been suffering from depression.
- 3d ago
South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams found dead at 25, police open investigation after World Cup
The 25-year-old’s body was discovered at a residence in Schotsche Kloof, Cape Town, on Saturday; no cause of death has been released.
- Jun 23
Mamdani-backed candidates notch wins in New York congressional primaries, Lander defeats Goldman
Former city comptroller Brad Lander unseated Rep. Dan Goldman in NY-10, and Assemblymember Claire Valdez won the open Brooklyn-Queens seat, as New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s push to expand democratic socialist power scored early victories.
- Jun 17
Bystanders rescue five from burning NetJets jet after Texas highway crash
A Cessna Citation operated by NetJets crash-landed on Loop 20 in Laredo on Tuesday night after reporting mechanical issues. Bystanders and police rushed to free the six people on board; five survived and one died.
- Jun 15
Abdullah Ibrahim, South African jazz pianist whose 'Mannenberg' became anti-apartheid anthem, dies at 91
The pianist fused African traditions with American jazz to challenge apartheid. He died peacefully in Germany aged 91.
- Jun 13
28-year-old arrested at Cape Town airport after trying to smuggle 150 venomous scorpions in luggage
South African police arrested a 28-year-old man at Cape Town International Airport on Friday after an intelligence tip-off indicated he was attempting to smuggle 150 venomous scorpions, hidden alive among his clothing. The suspect is due in court on Monday, while the animals were transferred to a wildlife centre.
