Rescuers raced against time to find more survivors amid the rubble of a deadly building collapse in South Africa on Wednesday, as search operations entered their third day. Dozens of people were still unaccounted for, more than 50 hours after rescue services started combing through the debris in George. At least eight people were killed … Read more
April marked another “remarkable” month of record-breaking global air and sea surface temperature averages, according to a new report by the EU’s climate monitor published on Wednesday. The abnormally warm conditions came despite the continued weakening of the El Nino weather phenomenon that contributes to increased heat, said the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, pointing … Read more
A long-simmering feud between rap titans Drake and Kendrick Lamar exploded into allegations of pedophilia, abuse and infidelity over the weekend, sending shockwaves through the world of hip hop and beyond. Drake, the highest-grossing rapper in the world last year, and Lamar, a Pulitzer Prize winner, have been locked in an escalating war of words … Read more
King Charles III on Tuesday makes his first official public appearance since being diagnosed with cancer, after doctors said they were “very encouraged” by the progress of his treatment. The British head of state and his wife, Queen Camilla, were expected to tour a cancer treatment facility to meet medical specialists and patients. Charles, 75, … Read more
President Cyril Ramaphosa touted South Africa’s achievements under his party’s leadership on Saturday as the country celebrated 30 years of democracy a month before its most consequential election in decades. South Africans head to the polls on May 29, three decades after the first democratic election in 1994 ended white-rule, bringing Nelson Mandela and the … Read more
London’s FTSE 100 stocks index hit record highs on Tuesday, catching up with major global peers that have struck all-time peaks this year as inflation cools. Sentiment was upbeat across major world indices thanks to easing Middle East worries and hopes of interest-rate cuts, while traders are keenly awaiting the release this week of more … Read more
Taylor Swift released her highly anticipated record “The Tortured Poets Department” on Friday – the 11th studio album from the megastar who is already having a blockbuster year. “All’s fair in love and poetry… New album THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT. Out now,” she wrote on her Instagram account, ending the announcement with a heart emoji. … Read more
South Africa-born tech billionaire Elon Musk said on Wednesday he is to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in India, following suggestions the Tesla boss will soon announce major investment plans in the country. He made the announcement on his social media platform X, formerly Twitter, without giving a date for his visit. “Looking forward to … Read more
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and world number two Rory McIlroy, each chasing a milestone Masters victory, will be playing partners in the first two rounds starting on Thursday at Augusta National. Reigning Olympic champion Xander Schauffele, the world number five seeking his first major title, will complete the feature trio from the field of 89, which … Read more
South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma survived a car accident when his vehicle was struck by a drunk driver, but his newly created opposition group accused the ruling ANC party of being involved in the incident. “Two car accidents in a space of a year and a half, both accidents committed by purported ‘drunk drivers’ … Read more
