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‘Questions for PSNI’ over Simpson investigation
Ms Simpson, 21, died in Altnagelvin Hospital following an incident in Lettershandoney in August 2020.
FRIDAY, 26 APRIL 2024, 18:51
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Ms Simpson, 21, died in Altnagelvin Hospital following an incident in Lettershandoney in August 2020.
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Teachers Fiona Elias, Liz Hopkin and a pupil were injured at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Ammanford.
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David Wails, Joe Ritchie-Bennett and James Furlong were stabbed to death in Reading in 2020.
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Trails have been blazed by women before and after inspirational Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis, and her approach to the treacherous journey it entails after more than 40 years is, well, why not?
South Africa
Civil society groups hold vigil outside parliament to mark Chernobyl anniversary
South Africa
Angry security guards who have been protesting outside the offices of the Gauteng Department of Health following the termination of their month-to-month contracts, say they will continue the fight to get their jobs back.
South Africa
Defence counsel Thulani Mngomezulu said he is unwell.
South Africa
The DA plans to put in place job seekers’ grants and do away with the R350 monthly social relief of distress grant if it is put in power – but it says the move will only be viable as long as there is economic growth and sufficient tax revenue to fund it.
World
The newborn died after five days in an incubator. Her family was killed in an air strike. UNICEF says 13,000 children have been killed in Gaza since Oct. 7, with thousands more orphaned and wounded.
World
They are thought to have caught the norovirus at a festival marquee in Stuttgart last weekend.
World
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother deny allegations of rape and human trafficking.
World
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the US will act if China does not stop sending parts to Russia.
Africa
South Africa’s former president hits out at corruption within the governing party.
Africa
The policing minister appeared to ask an audience member if Rwanda and Congo were different countries.
Africa
Three more African countries have joined a rollout of malaria vaccines targeting millions of children in a continent that accounts for 95 percent of malaria deaths, the UN said Thursday.
Africa
Tanzania on Thursday dismissed as “unfounded” allegations of killings, reape rights abuses and the planned evictions of over 20 000 people that led the World Bank to suspend funding for a $150 million conservation project.
Business
An overview of the biggest business developments in SA and beyond.
Business
The Horizon scandal inquiry reveals details of the biggest miscarriage of justice in UK legal history.
Business
Johannesburg is home to the most dollar millionaires in South Africa, with many based around the richest square mile in Africa.
Business
The FPB has withdrawn a notice that laid out new fines and jail terms for South Africans found guilty of spreading misinformation online.
Politics
The Electoral Court has provided the reasons for the dismissal of the objection to former President,
Politics
FFPlus has for the first time taken its election campaign to the rural communities in Limpopo.
Politics
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa has raised concerns over informal settlements in Free State.
Politics
The party has proposed an economic turnaround strategy to support small businesses, boost economic growth, protect work seekers and create 2 million jobs
Sport
Carlos Alcaraz begins his Madrid Open title defence with a quick win, but Britain’s Jack Draper makes an early exit.
Sport
South African golfer Ryan van Velzen’s consistency was rewarded when he was crowned Sunshine Tour Order of Merit winner, which has earned him a place in two Majors this year.
Sport
England flanker Sadia Kabeya answers questions from team-mates and family on the growth and inclusivity of women’s rugby before the Six Nations Grand Slam decider against France.
Sport
Wales will looking to beat Italy at home for the first time in 12 years to avoid the Women’s Six Nations wooden spoon.
Education
[Seychelles News Agency] The Greenpeace ship, the Rainbow Warrior, arrived in Port Victoria in Seychelles after a week-long expedition with a team of scientists and students from the University of Seychelles exploring the seagrass meadows around Owen Bank in the western rim of the Mahe Plateau.
Education
As pro-Palestinian demonstrations roil campus, the station’s undergraduate reporters – working 18 hour days – have become an essential news source
“The turning point was certainly immediate, very sudden … We received a tip at 4am that there would be a demonstration on Columbia’s campus, and pretty soon after that, we went live on air.”
The presenter, Georgia Dillane, is describing the moment on...
Education
The California university cancelled Asna Tabassum’s speech because of ‘security concerns’. The real reason is cowardice
When Asna Tabassum, a hijab-wearing Muslim, was announced as the valedictorian for the University of Southern California class of 2024, my initial reaction was the thought of my south Asian mother saying, “What are you doing? Why aren’t you valedictorian?” But what...
Education
Experts say high school seniors are more likely to go to college if they complete the financial aid form, but the state sees privacy issues with mandating it.
Lifestyle
Has Thabo Bester escaped again? The Department of Correctional Services responded to speculation following a fire at Kgosi Mampuru prison.
Lifestyle
Watch this viral pet video that will leave you in “awes” and “lols”. Buckle up; you are not ready for this cuteness overload!
Lifestyle
Springboks lock Franco Mostert is trending against the backdrop of his Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon purchase. How much is the German beast?
Lifestyle
Discover daily furry fun facts. Whether adorable or kind of gross, our pets never cease to amaze us. Join us in exploring their world!
Entertainment
Entertainment
The Women King star Chioma Umeala is driven by closing the gap in terms of representation for black women in the world of animé.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Science/Tech
Some Android-powered TVs can expose the contents of users’ email inboxes if an attacker has physical access to the TV. Google initially told the office of Senator Ron Wyden that the issue, which is a quirk of how software is installed on these TVs, was expected behavior, but after being contacted by 404 Media, Google now says it is addressing the issue. From the report: The attack is an edge...
Science/Tech
Europe is less hard-working, less ambitious, more regulated and more risk-averse than the US, according to the boss of Norway’s giant oil fund, with the gap between the two continents only getting wider. FT: Nicolai Tangen, chief executive of the $1.6tn fund, told the Financial Times it was “worrisome” that American companies were outpacing their European rivals [non paywalled link] on...
Science/Tech
For the most sensitive parts of the human body, friction is the enemy. Here’s how to keep it at bay.
Science/Tech
Tutao, known for the encrypted email service Tuta Mail, has filed a Digital Markets Act (DMA) complaint to the EU over an alleged de-ranking in Google Search. From a report: Google Search rankings are all too familiar to search engine optimization (SEO) specialists charged with ensuring web pages rise to the top of search results. In the case of Tutao’s products — Tuta Mail and Tuta Calendar —...
Motoring
Motoring
Newly launched Chery-owned brand’s latest models will also be the most powerful ever sold in local soil.
Motoring
Motoring
Health
The women underwent the cosmetic procedure at an unlicensed spa in New Mexico.
Health
A historian and sociologist of science re-examines the “posture panic” of the last century. You’ll want to sit down for this.
Health
There is no evidence that the milk is unsafe to drink, scientists say. But the survey result strongly hints that the outbreak may be widespread.
Health
As a childbirth educator and maternal advocate, she promoted a profession that provides comfort to women giving birth and offers postpartum care as well.
Nature
The South African Weather Service is partnering with French company Meteorage to improve the use of lightning data for the safety of people, animals and infrastructure.
Nature
The World Bank is advising South Africa’s National Treasury on a climate risk strategy after floods in recent years caused billions of dollars of damage.
Nature
More than 530 stranded loggerhead turtle hatchlings have been admitted to the Cape Town aquarium’s Turtle Conservation Centre in just two weeks.
Nature
Last week, the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal was mopping up damage after being battered by heavy, unexpected rainfall over the weekend. How seriously should your political party take such issues? Here’s what voters think.