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JOHANNESBURG – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa hit back Tuesday against President Donald Trump's demand that opposition politician Julius Malema should be arrested, for repeatedly chanting "kill the farmer."Also on Tuesday, a senior politician within South Africa’s government told Fox News Digital the chant "inflamed hatred" and called for "legal consequences."In the White House Oval Office last week, President Trump had a video showing Malema making the chant shown to the then-visiting Ramaphosa. Trump told the South African leader that Malema should be arrested.On Sunday, Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) political party, which drew just under 10% of

U.S. President Donald Trump purported on Tuesday that Canada was "considering" giving up its statehood in exchange for protection by the proposed "Golden Dome" missile defense system at no cost, despite Canadian officials repeatedly stating that the country is not for sale."I told Canada, which very much wants to be part of our fabulous Golden Dome System, that it will cost $61 Billion Dollars if they remain a separate, but unequal, Nation, but will cost ZERO DOLLARS if they become our cherished 51st State," Trump wrote on Truth Social."They are considering the offer!" he claimed.Trump has threatened in recent months

The Abbotsford Canucks' victory in a decisive Game 5 of the second-round American Hockey League's Calder Cup playoff series against the Colorado Eagles was marred by a chair-throwing incident.Before the Canucks celebrated a 5-0 win and a spot in the Western Conference Finals, a rowdy fan got into a heated exchange with the team's Brandon Astle during the live broadcast of the matchup.The Canucks are the Vancouver Canucks' minor league affiliate, while the Eagles serve as the developmental affiliate of the NHL's Colorado Avalanche.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMAbbotsford held a 2-0 lead in the semifinal series when

Lockheed Martin CEO Jim Taiclet said President Donald Trump’s proposed "Golden Dome" missile shield for the United States is a "fantastic vision" for the country as defense contracting companies work to implement the commander-in-chief’s bold idea by the end of his term."We'll be able to use the Golden Dome concept to make sure the country is increasingly protected against hypersonic threats," Taiclet said in an exclusive interview Tuesday on "Special Report."Trump unveiled his ambitious missile defense plan at the White House last week, which he says will be operational by the time he leaves office. The announcement comes as the United

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The Indiana Fever hit a roadblock in their quest for a WNBA championship.The team announced on Monday that Caitlin Clark will miss at least two weeks with a quad injury. It will be the first time at either the college or pro level she will miss regular season games due to an injury.However, Fever head coach Stephanie White said there is a silver lining to Clark not being able to play.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I think it's a great opportunity for Caitlin to watch the game from the sideline, to grow in a coaching kind of mindset

The Trump administration escalated its war with Harvard University on Tuesday, announcing it will claw back the university's remaining $100 million in federal funding — effectively ending all financial ties with the Ivy League institution."The government is out of business with Harvard University, fully," a senior administration official told Fox News Digital.At the center of the fight are accusations of Harvard failing to combat a campus culture of antisemitism. While the university accuses the White House of overreach and insists it is defending free speech, its own internal investigation appears to have handed Trump officials ammunition.Earlier this year, Harvard President

Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel appears to be teasing a 2028 presidential run, urging reforms to a Democratic Party he described as "weak and woke" in an interview with the Wall Street Journal.Emanuel blasted the current Democratic platform as "toxic," arguing party leaders need to get back to basics rather than getting dragged into unpopular cultural debates. Emanuel is one of many names in Democratic circles who has been floated as a potential 2028 candidate, alongside Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and former Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg."If you want the country to give you the keys to the car, somebody’s got

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka had a rough first round at the French Open on Monday.Osaka entered Roland Garros wearing an all-pink kit inspired by "Sakura," or cherry blossoms. She had issues almost immediately as she was forced to clip her nails in the middle of the match against 10th-seeded Paula Badosa. She had 54 unforced errors.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBadosa won the match 6-7 (1), 6-1, 6-4 over Osaka. The Japanese superstar was upset following the defeat."As time goes on, I feel like I should be doing better," she said. "But also — I kind

White House reporters who covered the Biden administration are speaking out about whether they were duped into thinking the president was mentally fit for office and if West Wing staffers attempted to hide the truth from Americans. CNN's Jake Tapper and Axios reporter Alex Thompson's "Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again," was released on Tuesday and has created plenty of chatter among the White House press corps while putting the issue back at the forefront. The book details Joe Biden's mental acuity concerns while in office, accusing the Biden White House of lying

Germany’s new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, says his country, as well as its allies, have lifted all range restrictions on the weapons delivered to Ukraine.Merz has seemingly attempted to maintain diplomatic efforts as he tries to secure a ceasefire keeping Western support for Ukraine."We will do everything in our power to continue supporting Ukraine. This also means no longer having any range restrictions on the weapons we supply. Ukraine can now also defend itself by attacking military positions in Russia," he posted to the social media platform X.PUTIN MULLS STRIKING KYIV WITH NEW HYPERSONIC MISSILE THAT CAN REPORTEDLY REACH US WEST COASTIn

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a playoff career-high 40 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder staved off the Minnesota Timberwolves fourth quarter comeback attempt on Monday. The recently crowned NBA MVP also had 10 rebounds and nine assists in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. The Thunder's 128-126 victory on Sunday night pushed the T'Wolves to the brink of elimination. The Thunder will take a commanding 3-1 lead to their home court on Wednesday when the series shifts back to Oklahoma City.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMJalen Williams scored 34 points, while Chet Holmgren added 21 points, seven rebounds and three

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation on Monday which he said makes it "crystal clear" that only U.S. citizens are allowed to vote in elections in his state."I just signed off on a joint resolution to make it crystal clear under the Texas Constitution that if you are not a citizen of the United States of America, you are not allowed to vote in Texas," the governor said in a video posted to X.Texas State Senator Brian Birdwell, a Republican, introduced Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 37 in January, and in the resolution, he proposed a constitutional amendment clarifying that voters

Famed Canadian psychologist and speaker Jordan Peterson debated twenty atheists in a video posted Sunday that quickly went viral after Peterson shocked the group by refusing to clarify whether he's a Christian.The academic appeared on the YouTube channel Jubilee in a video currently titled, "Jordan Peterson vs 20 Atheists" on Sunday. The video was originally titled, "1 Christian vs 20 atheists," according to Newsweek.The popular YouTube channel frequently publishes videos where one person debates 20-25 other people who hold a contrary view on politics, religion or other polarizing issues.In the roughly-90-minute video, Peterson debated several atheists on claims about belief

More than 7 million viewers tuned in to watch Alex Palou win the first Indianapolis 500 of his career over the weekend, FOX Sports announced on Monday.The race garnered 7.05 million viewers, FOX Sports said, citing Nielsen fast national ratings. The company added that it had 8.4 million viewers at its peak between 4 p.m. ET and 4:15 p.m. ET.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMIt was the most-watched Indianapolis 500 in 17 years, according to FOX Sports. The last Indy 500 to draw comparable viewership was the 2008 race, which garnered an audience of 7.245 million. FOX Sports

French first lady Brigitte Macron was seen shoving her husband, French President Emmanuel Macron, in the face while the couple was waiting to disembark their plane in Hanoi, Vietnam.Video of the incident showed a uniformed man opening the plane door as Macron was seen wearing a suit and standing in the doorway. Brigitte Macron's arms – in red sleeves – could be seen reaching out and pushing Macron away, with one hand covering his mouth and part of his nose while the other was on his jaw. The French president turned his head away but suddenly noticed news cameras capturing

Trick Williams made history on Sunday night at NXT Battleground when he defeated Joe Hendry for the TNA World Championship in the final match of the premium live event.Williams took aim at Hendry in recent weeks as the latter superstar had been riding high. Hendry won the TNA World Championship against Nic Nemeth at TNA Genesis. He has appeared on WWE television since then as he entered the Royal Rumble this past February and stepped up to the plate to take on Randy Orton at WrestleMania 41.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMHowever, Williams became Hendry’s primary opponent when

JOHANNESBURG — South Africans welcomed President Donald Trump's highly critical Oval Office statements Wednesday about killings in the country, according to analysts. The President showed video clips and gave South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa a sheaf of news clippings he said show farm murders. Many believe this "ambush" by President Trump toward the South African leader is good for the country, because it throws a sharp light on the darkness that is the high level of killings in the country, and how President Ramaphosa’s government is said to be failing to adequately tackle it.Approximately 6,953 people of all races were murdered in

President Donald Trump last week announced he would normalize U.S. relations with Syria by lifting decades-old sanctions, and he became the first American president to meet with the leader of the Middle Eastern nation in 25 years – a move that some have seen as an indirect hit on Iran.The news was a surprising shift from Trump’s prior position in which he said in a December post that "Syria is a mess, but is not our friend, & THE UNITED STATES SHOULD HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH IT."Trump’s change of posture is a gamble that could see serious gains regarding regional

A Florida-based nonprofit is tackling veteran suicide by connecting community members and holding fast that the crisis American vets are facing is preventable.The Fire Watch operates on three premises: that suicide is preventable, that timely connection to resources can save lives, and that communities must play an active role in prevention. "It takes the community to get involved in suicide prevention," Executive Director Nick Howland told Fox News Digital.After seeing impressive results, The Fire Watch is hoping to take its regional organization nationwide with an approach that tackles veteran suicide differently with treatment-focused efforts and local engagement. 'DOWN TO ZERO': VETERAN SUICIDE

The Horry County Police Department is asking locals to steer clear of the area following reports of a mass shooting.The incident occurred on Watson Avenue in Little River and police are saying that at least 11 individuals have been transported to area hospitals by Horry County Fire Rescue.Police also said via social media that they have received reports of others arriving at area hospitals via personal vehicles.MASS SHOOTING IN MYRTLE BEACH TOURIST HOTSPOT LEAVES 1 DEAD, 11 WOUNDEDNo further information was immediately available."This is an active and ongoing investigation," the Horry County Police Department said. Information may evolve as the investigation goes

An urgent manhunt is underway in Arkansas after a disgraced former police chief, who was serving time for murder and rape, escaped from prison.The Arkansas Department of Corrections said Grant Hardin, 56, escaped from the North Central Unit on Sunday afternoon in Calico Rock, AR. "Anyone with information about inmate Hardin’s whereabouts should contact local law enforcement immediately," authorities said in a post on X.Officials said Hardin has been at the North Central Unit since 2017, serving a 30-year sentence for first-degree murder, as well as an additional sentence for rape.4 ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY AIDING ESCAPED INMATES IN NEW ORLEANSThe jail

Russian forces launched a barrage of 367 drones and missiles at Ukrainian cities overnight, including the capital Kyiv, in the largest aerial attack of the war so far, killing at least 12 people and injuring dozens more, officials said.The dead included three children in the northern region of Zhytomyr, local officials there said.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on the United States, which has taken a softer public line on Russia and its leader, Vladimir Putin, since President Donald Trump took office, to speak out."The silence of America, the silence of others in the world only encourages Putin," he wrote on

Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., revealed on Sunday he is "furious" at the Democratic Party for losing to President Donald Trump twice and believes his party's brand is tarnished nationally."I don’t think nationally, the Democratic brand helps very much anywhere. If it did, we wouldn‘t have lost to Donald Trump twice. I know a lot of supporters of mine and friends of mine are furious at Donald Trump. I am… Furious at people they think aren‘t standing up enough to Donald Trump. I am. But I’m also furious that the Democratic Party that has lost twice to Trump," Bennet told CNN host Jake Tapper.Tapper asked Bennet if the Democratic Party’s "record low