From the Vatican to climate crisis: The world’s top stories of 2025
From the Vatican to Washington, and from space exploration to family life, these were the five stories that dominated headlines worldwide.
United States of America
Legendary filmmaker Rob Reiner and wife found dead in Los Angeles home
Rob Reiner’s creative work spanned more than five decades, blending commercial success with critical acclaim and cultural impact.
Eswatini received R87m from Trump administration to take in US deportees
Eswatini’s Finance Minister, Neal Rijkenberg, confirmed in Parliament that the country had received about R87 million linked directly to the deportee arrangement.
Trump confirms no U.S. government officials will attend G20 Summit in South Africa
Trump described the decision to host the gathering in South Africa as “a total disaster,” citing unfounded claims of violence against white farmers.
Eswatini to receive another batch of third-country deportees from United States
The South African government has previously expressed concerns about the agreement between Africa’s last absolute monarchy and the United States.
