Global Headlines: From Ramaphosa's Cash-in-Sofa Scandal to Ukraine's Corruption Probes

Global headlines cover a range of topics: South Africa's President Ramaphosa faces resignation demands over a scandal, EU imposes sanctions on violent West Bank settlers, and a ceasefire with Iran is on brink. Meanwhile, US addressed a hantavirus outbreak, and Congo rebels have retreated amid US pressure.

This week's global headlines featured South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's resistance to resignation calls following a scandal involving bundles of foreign cash found on his ranch. Ramaphosa pledged to defend himself, while the nation's constitutional court has revived impeachment proceedings.

In Sao Paulo, a possible gas explosion resulted in a fire that killed one person and damaged several homes. The local fire department responded to the incident, which left multiple homes heavily impacted and three individuals injured.

Meanwhile, the European Union has enforced new sanctions targeting violent Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank. These measures are aimed at curbing violence by three Israeli settlers and four organizations previously protected from international scrutiny due to political opposition.