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South Africa's ruling ANC expels its former leader ex-president Jacob Zuma for leading a rival party into elections following disciplinary proceedings. "Former President Jacob Zuma has actively impugned the integrity of the ANC and campaigned to dislodge the ANC from power while claiming that he had not yet severed his membership," ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula tells a press conference. SOUNDBITE
Former South Africa President Jacob Zuma leaves Johannesburg's Constitutional court as it was hearing an appeal to have him declared ineligible to stand for office in a politically charged legal showdown set to raise tensions before the tightest election in decades. IMAGES
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says that the Middle East needs "calm heads to prevail" after Iran launched its first-ever direct attack on Israeli territory. "We'll be working with our allies to de-escalate the situation and I look forward to speaking to G7 leaders later this afternoon," Sunak tells reporters in Downing Street. SOUNDBITE
South Africa's ruling ANC suspends the country's former president Jacob Zuma from the party. "The NEC concluded that exceptional circumstances exist to justify and warrant an immediate decision to suspend former ANC President Jacob Zuma in line with Rule 25.60," says ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula. SOUNDBITE
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell urges faster aid deliveries to Gaza, and said the bloc was debating calling for a "humanitarian pause" in Israel's campaign against Hamas. SOUNDBITE
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.
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