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ON THIS DAY: S. Africa took a step toward ending apartheid (1990)

On this Day February 2, 2026 at 16:38

On this day in 1990, F. W. de Klerk, then President of South Africa, announced the lifting of the 30-year ban on the African...

ON THIS DAY: Nelson Mandela died (2013)

On this Day December 5, 2025 at 15:26

On 5 December 2013 the world lost Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. The anti-apartheid leader died peacefully at his Johannesburg home, aged 95, after months of...

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ON THIS DAY: First successful wagon train to California left (1841)

May 15, 2026 at 16:48

DR Congo Ebola outbreak kills 65 in eastern Ituri province

Health May 15, 2026 at 16:24

Ebola outbreak declared in eastern Congo Africa's top health agency...

Dinosaur discovery in Thailand of giant sauropod stuns scientists

Life May 15, 2026 at 16:00

New giant dinosaur identified in Thailand A new type of...

First crematorium project in Cyprus secures planning approval

Cyprus May 15, 2026 at 15:18

The first official planning permit for the construction of...

Trump and Xi conclude ‘very successful’ talks but no deals announced

International May 15, 2026 at 14:50

US President Donald Trump left Beijing after a two-day...