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US Congress to vote on aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan: What’s the deal?
Showdown looms: Speaker Mike Johnson struggling to rally Republican malcontents, dependent on Democratic votes.
Top Stories
US agrees to withdraw troops from Niger amid Sahel region’s pivot to Russia
The US built a base in the desert city of Agadez at the cost of $100m for manned and unmanned surveillance flights.
Top Stories
Two Mexican mayoral contenders found dead on same day
Killing of Noe Ramos Ferretiz and Alberto Garcia bring to 17 the number of slain candidates ahead of June 2 polls.
South Africa
Dominant Verstappen Takes Red Bull’s 100th F1 Pole
Triple world champion Max Verstappen won Formula One’s first sprint of the season and then secured Red Bull’s landmark 100th pole position after dominating qualifying for Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix. The pole was the Dutch driver’s fifth in five races this season and sixth in a row including last year’s Abu Dhabi finale. Mexican team… Read More »Dominant Verstappen Takes Red Bull’s 100th F1 Pole
South Africa
‘To avert water crisis, money must be spent correctly’
An expert has dispelled fears of an imminent collapse of Johannesburg’s water infrastructure.
South Africa
Innovative online tool simulates dangers of drunk driving
Aware.org has unveiled an innovative digital tool called the ‘drunk goggles simulator’.
South Africa
Dullah Omar would have been proud of our justice system: Zondo
Chief Justice Zondo says the justice system is independent and performs without fear or favour.
World
Togo passes laws removing president’s term limits
Authorities say the reforms are necessary, but opponents say they will lengthen the president’s rule.
World
News24 | Iran’s Foreign Minister shrugs off ‘toy’ drone attack, says there’s no proven link to Israel
Iran’s Foreign Minister on Friday said Tehran was investigating an overnight attack on Iran, adding that so far a link to Israel had not been proven as he downplayed the strike.
World
American Idol singer Mandisa dies aged 47
Tributes are being paid to the gospel singer who won a Grammy in 2014 for her record Overcomer.
World
News24 | North Korea tests ‘super-large warhead’ – state media
North Korea has tested a “super-large warhead” designed for a strategic cruise missile, state media said Saturday, the most recent test since UN sanctions monitoring against the nuclear-armed nation was upended last month by Russia.
Africa
US agrees to pull troops out of Niger
It means the US will lose its primary base where it monitors regional Islamist activity.
Africa
Ghana’s newly imported train crashes in test run
The train rammed into a lorry parked along the Tema-Mpakadan railway line, damaging its cabin area.
Africa
Kenya investigates crash that killed military chief
Gen Francis Ogolla was in the west of the country when his helicopter went down killing 10.
Africa
Mboma ‘did not lose hope’ during 20-month lay-off
Sprinter Christine Mboma says an enforced hiatus impacted her mental health but she did not lose hope of a return.
Business
South Africans have the worst screen time in the world
A new global study shows that South Africa spent the most time of their day looking at screens, with phones being a major issue.
Business
When striking workers get violent – what employers need to know
Protected strikes can often turn violent in South Africa, but this does not necessarily allow employers to fire all the workers involved.
Business
Bad news for chocolate lovers in South Africa
The world of chocolate is facing such immense cocoa shortages that trading has gone wild, and prices are surging.
Business
App to cut EU border queues won’t be ready in time
An app to ease predicted queues under a new EU border system won’t be ready in time, says Eurostar boss.
Politics
Businesses, residents left without services in embattled Thabazimbi
Political instability at the hung Thabazimbi Local Municipality in Limpopo continues to impact all.
Politics
LIVE: NFP launches its 2024 Elections Manifesto in Ulundi
NFP launches its elections manifesto in Ulundi under Ivan Barnes
Politics
IEC welcomes Electoral Court’s dismissal of 5 parties’ cases
The parties faced off with the IEC in court for failing to comply with the March 8th list deadline.
Politics
Bakgatla-ba-Kgafela family feud casts uncertainty over ANC event
Bakgatla factions are fighting over the use of Moruleng stadium for the ANC’s volunteers’ assembly.
Sport
Sport | Stormers skipper Frans says Sacha deal a sign of ‘promising things happening at the union’
Frans Malherbe, who will captain the Stormers against Ospreys on Saturday, says the information the players received about the franchise’s future has been “very reassuring”.
Sport
PSL chairman confirms transfer talks for Chiefs and Pirates target!
Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates could have been given a boost as a club chairman reveals he is willing to sell a top target to them!
Sport
‘I went crying back to Chiefs after signing for Pirates’
Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates both believed they had signed one of the top prospects in the country in 2007 but it would end it tears.
Sport
MLS side to beat Chiefs, Pirates and Sundowns to exciting target?
Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns are believed to be out of contention to sign a top PSL prospect as MLS side enters!
Education
Nigerian chess champion breaks record after playing nonstop for 58 hours
Tunde Onakoya, who has beaten previous record of 56 hours, hopes to raise $1m for children’s education in Africa
A Nigerian chess champion has broken the record for the longest chess marathon after playing the game nonstop for 58 hours.
Tunde Onakoya, 29, hopes to raise $1m for children’s education across Africa from the world record attempt, which has been taking place in Times Square in New...
Education
USC cancels John M Chu keynote speech in wake of valedictorian controversy
University says it is ‘redesigning’ commencement plans days after it decided to prevent Asna Tabassum from speaking on 10 May
The University of Southern California is “redesigning” its entire commencement plans – just days after making the controversial decision to cancel the valedictorian speech of a Muslim student – and will also cancel the keynote speech by film-maker Jon M Chu.
The Los...
Education
Oxford shuts down institute run by Elon Musk-backed philosopher
Nick Bostrom’s Future of Humanity Institute closed this week in what Swedish-born philosopher says was ‘death by bureaucracy’
Oxford University this week shut down an academic institute run by one of Elon Musk’s favorite philosophers. The Future of Humanity Institute, dedicated to the long-termism movement and other Silicon Valley-endorsed ideas such as effective altruism, closed this week...
Education
Yale students continue hunger strike in protest over Israel’s war on Gaza
Protesters into seventh day of hunger strike in support of Palestinians and in effort to demand university divestment
A group of students at Yale University were on Friday into the seventh day of a hunger strike in support of Palestinians in Gaza and in a protest to pressure the university to divest from any weapons manufacturing companies potentially supplying the Israeli military.
The group...
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Elon Musk postpones India trip due to ‘Tesla obligations’
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has postponed his visit to India, during which the Tesla boss was meant to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Lifestyle
‘I seriously need to stop’: Rachel Kolisi on ‘behaviour’ before airport
Rachel Kolisi revealed that she did a load of laundry 45 minutes before she had to leave to the airport to return to Paris, France.
Lifestyle
Prince Harry ‘burnt bridges’ with royals over US residency
Prince Harry ‘burnt bridges’ with the royal family after he listed his Frogmore Cottage eviction date as the date of his US residency.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
’52, no man, no kids, failed career’: RHODurban’s Ameigh’s claws come out
The feud between RHODurban stars Zama Ngcobo and Ameigh Thompson has spilled over from the small screen onto social media platforms.
Entertainment
Focalistic’s new hit speaks to your core
President Ya Straata’s new single Pressure is aptly titled because it highlights the attitude of overcoming constraints to perform at your best as artists and athletes.
Science/Tech
How One Corporation Is Cashing In on America’s Drought
In an unprecedented deal, a private company purchased land in a tiny Arizona town—and sold its water rights to a suburb 200 miles away. Local residents fear the agreement has “opened Pandora’s box.”
Science/Tech
AI-Controlled Fighter Jets Are Dogfighting With Human Pilots Now
Plus: New York’s legislature suffers a cyberattack, police disrupt a global phishing operation, and Apple removes encrypted messaging apps in China.
Science/Tech
Election threatens load-shedding progress
South Africa’s progress on ending load-shedding and reforming the electricity sector is at risk of being derailed by political naysayers who have vested interests in maintaining the status quo.
Science/Tech
Next pandemic likely to be caused by flu virus, scientists warn
Influenza is still the biggest threat to global health as WHO raises fears about the spread of avian strain
Influenza is the pathogen most likely to trigger a new pandemic in the near future, according to leading scientists.
An international survey, to be published next weekend, will reveal that 57% of senior disease experts now think that a strain of flu virus will be the cause of the next...
Motoring
Motoring
Plans emerge: GAC approves Emzoom and Emkoo for South Africa
Pair of SUVs will be joined at a later stage by the all-electric Aion Y, although for the moment, an official date of reveal remains unknown.
Motoring
New Mitsubishi Triton can overtake Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux
Twin-turbo configuration gives bakkie 150kW of power and 470Nm of torque.
Motoring
PODCAST: Is Nissan NP200 exit end of half-tonners? (VIDEO)
Despite its rich heritage in South Africa, not a single small bakkie in on sale anymore
Health
‘Aging in Place, or Stuck in Place?’
Homeownership is not the boon to older Americans that it once was.
Health
Inside Novo Nordisk, the Company Behind Ozempic and Wegovy
Novo Nordisk’s factories work nonstop turning out Ozempic and Wegovy, its blockbuster weight-loss drugs, but the Danish company has far bigger ambitions.
Health
Scientists Fault Federal Response to Bird Flu Outbreaks on Dairy Farms
Testing for H5N1 infection has been limited, and the outbreak was thought to be confined. But asymptomatic cows in North Carolina may have changed all that.
Health
Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Often Go Untreated for Parents on Medicaid
Among those with substance use disorders who have been referred to child welfare, less than half received medication or counseling.
Nature
News24 Business | More than half of SA’s rooftop solar PV isn’t registered – but this tool can help municipalities
Sustainable Energy Africa is helping municipalities across the country build their capacity to register rooftop solar PV.
Nature
News24 Business | OPINION | Closed-door meetings, poor record keeping hamper corporate climate lobbying
Corporate climate lobbying is recognised globally as a threat to effective climate change policy, the private and public sectors in SA do not perceive closed-door engagements to be problematic, write Caroline James and Emma Schuster.
Nature
News24 Business | Industry wanted guidelines for up to Stage 16 load shedding, even though it’s unlikely – Nersa
Industry stakeholders requested guidelines be put in place for up to Stage 16 of load shedding in order to reduce the risk of human error in an emergency situation, says Vally Padayachee.
Nature
News24 Business | ‘Elon Musk was not happy’: Sibanye’s Froneman on EV industry’s hard realities
While battery electric vehicles have dominated the transition conversation in transport, it’s looking increasingly likely that other technologies will also have a role to play.