Manchester born and bred, but moving to Israel
Richard Manville has lived in the UK all his life, but now he’s leaving Salford for Israel because he says the antisemitism here is intolerable.
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Man convicted of attempting terrorist attack at London’s Israeli embassy
Failed asylum seeker who tried to scale perimeter fence ‘wanted to send a message about stopping the Israeli-Hamas conflict in Gaza’
THE NUDGE OP-Ed: Broken fossil fuel markets? Santa Marta may be a game-changing moment
In Colombia, a critical mass of countries came together at a conference to map a fossil fuel phaseout, with an energy thought leader reporting that the Iran war has ‘broken’ fossil fuel markets, pushing countries towards more secure renewable energy alternatives.
Watch: Moment WW2 bomb detonated in Plymouth
A loud explosion was heard as bomb disposal experts made the 250kg device safe.
BUSINESS REFLECTION: After the Bell: Woolworths vs Beyers – the ethics of corporate power in retail
Look under the hood and things can get pretty murky. Kees Beyers told me how Woolworths, in particular, had treated him and his chocolate company, after he sought partnerships with other retailers.
TRADE DYNAMICS: Tau hails China’s zero-tariff policy, as first batch of SA produce arrives in Shenzhen
China’s new zero-tariff policy now encompasses 53 African countries, including South Africa, and will be in place until April 2028.
Namibia holds key interest rate as Iran war darkens outlook
Namibia’s central bank kept its main interest rate unchanged at 6.50% on Wednesday, saying the outlook for economic growth and inflation had worsened due to the spillover effects of the Iran war.
Higgins and Murphy locked at 8-8 in semi-final
The World Championship semi-final between John Higgins and Shaun Murphy is delicately poised at 8-8 after a captivating second session at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.
CRYPTO CORNER: Truth or hysteria: Sifting Treasury’s sweeping new draft crypto regulations
The state’s proposed overhaul of South Africa’s (SA’s) capital controls finally brings the crypto sector into the regulatory fold. But between missing thresholds, peer-to-peer transaction bans, and widespread panic over state confiscation, the draft is a messy mix of overreach and libertarian pearl-clutching.
Pro-Palestinian marches have been hijacked, says minister
But Alex Davies-Jones says further restrictions must be balanced against the “fundamental right” to protest.
Getting real about red tape: Competition Commission’s review is a chance to boost SA business
The commission’s regulatory review project asks which rules are still necessary, and which are holding the economy back, and to identify changes that lower regulatory compliance costs, reduce delays and open markets to more participants.
Uganda court sentences man to death for killing four young children at nursery school
A Ugandan court sentenced a man to death on Thursday for killing four young children this month at a nursery school, in an attack that sparked public outrage and concern for pupils’ safety in the East African country.
ConCourt’s SAHRC ruling a dangerous retreat from meaningful human rights enforcement
The Constitutional Court’s ruling that the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) cannot issue binding directives weakens one of South Africa’s most accessible human rights institutions, shifting the burden of enforcement onto those least able to carry it. In doing so, it underscores a deeper reality: that access to justice in SA remains uneven, often shaped less by rights than by...
Broken promises: Slovo Park still waiting for freedom and services, 10 years later
Slovo Park, a township south of Johannesburg between Eldorado Park and Lenasia, tells the same story of failure and neglect experienced by so many other communities further away from the economic hub and public eye of Johannesburg
Honorary doctorate for soccer legend Doctor Khumalo
Tshwane University of Technology confers recognition on one of nation’s sporting greats
Apple shares rise on strong quarterly sales in run-up to CEO change
Phone 17 Pro series and newly launched low-cost MacBook Neo laptop are drawing buyers
‘Dreams come true’ for singer joining Lady Gaga on Devil Wears Prada soundtrack
American singer Izzy Escobar features on the album alongside the likes of Dua Lipa and Olivia Dean.
Africa Forward Summit: The Buyer Has Come to the Seller
What the Africa Forward Summit means for the continent in anew global order.
Small boat migrant guilty of attempting knife attack on Israeli embassy
Abdullah Albadri was arrested in April last year as he tried to climb over the railings of the embassy in London.
RocoMamas defends ‘fire wings’ challenge as ‘completely voluntary’ after health concerns
A viral spicy wings challenge by fast-food franchise RocoMamas has sparked a heated debate over participant safety, with critics questioning the health risks associated with the extreme chilli levels used in the meal.
Hegseth says clock paused on deadline to seek approval for Iran war
The US defence secretary says the timer for the president to report to Congress “pauses or stops” in a ceasefire.