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South Africa expelled a top Israeli diplomat following what it deemed "insulting attacks" on President Cyril Ramaphosa. The South African government declared Ariel Seidman, Israel's chargé d'affaires, persona non grata and gave him 72 hours to leave the country, according to The Guardian. This action followed remarks made on social media that were critical of Ramaphosa.

The expulsion represents a tit-for-tat exchange between South Africa and Israel, stemming from long-standing disagreements over South Africa's support of the Palestinian cause. The Guardian reported that the relationship between the two countries has been strained for some time.

In other news, former "Dances With Wolves" actor Nathan Chasing Horse was convicted on multiple sexual assault charges in Nevada. A jury found Chasing Horse guilty of 13 out of 21 charges, Fox News reported. The charges primarily involved a victim who was 14 years old when the assaults began. The verdict was delivered in Las Vegas after a trial that exposed years of alleged abuse. He was acquitted on several sexual assault charges tied to a later period when the victim was older and living with him and other companions.

Tributes poured in for Canadian-born actress Catherine O'Hara, who died on Friday at the age of 71. BBC World reported that Meryl Streep, Pedro Pascal, and Ben Stiller were among the celebrities who honored the Emmy-winning star. O'Hara was best known for her roles in films like "Beetlejuice" and "Home Alone," as well as television series such as "Schitt's Creek" and "The Studio." Streep said O'Hara brought "love and light to our world, through whipsmart compassion for the collection of eccentrics she portrayed," according to BBC World. Pascal stated he was "eternally grateful" to have worked with her, while Stiller noted the significant impact she had on comedy.

In the world of sports, former UCLA basketball player Amari Bailey is considering a return to college basketball after playing professionally. Bailey, 21, told ESPN that he is prepared to fight for his NCAA eligibility and join a college team, according to Fox News. "Right now I'd be a senior in college," Bailey said. "I'm not trying to be 27 years old playing college athletics... I went to go play professionally and learned a lot, went through a lot. So, like, why not me?" He has hired an agent and a lawyer to navigate the process.

"Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" star Heather Gay discussed the societal double standards she perceived after losing 30 pounds with weight loss shots. Gay admitted that using GLP-1's changed her relationship with food and her body, Fox News reported. "It's because, for the first time in my life, I have a little bit of power and control over something that's baffled me," Gay said. She noted that she was surprised by how differently she was treated after shedding the weight.

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