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Undocumented migrants put pressure on SA – but there are ways to manage it
Xenophobic attacks remind us of what happens when the government fails to deal with citizens’ needs.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:
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Former Uruguayan President José Mujica dies at age of 89
The Latin American country's 40th leader — known as "Pepe" — became internationally renowned because of his humble lifestyle.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:China reveals tech ‘breakthrough’ behind Pakistan’s hypersonic strike on India
Chinese missiles were used by Pakistan to destroy an Indian air defence system last week in what is believed to be their first combat use.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Trump’s Mideast visit clears path for advanced AI chip deals led by Nvidia
The deals are taking shape, while Trump visits the Middle East to forge deeper ties that put US technology initiatives at centre stage.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Syria’s rebel leader Sharaa’s path from global jihad to Trump meeting
The meeting in Saudi Arabia is a milestone for a man who joined al-Qaeda in Iraq around the time of the 2003 US-led invasion.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Hannah Ferguson calls for more regulation of paid political content on social media as she announces Senate tilt
Content creator and youth media boss tells National Press Club influencer label is used to ‘invalidate and undermine’ young womenSign up for Guardian Australia’s free weekly media newsletter hereContent creator Hannah Ferguson has used her first press club speech to call for stronger rules around transparency and accountability for paid content – and announce plans to run for parliament at the next election.While...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong police yet to identify ‘mentally unstable’ woman in scissors attacks
Investigators are still working to identify the woman arrested in connection with attacks on two female pedestrians in Tsim Sha Tsui.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:China confirms Japanese citizen has been jailed for spying in Shanghai
The foreign ministry did not reveal details of the case, but Japanese media reports say a man in his 50s has been given a 12-year sentence.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:ICC's top prosecutor faces increased pressure over sexual misconduct allegations
Reports claim that Karim Khan brought forward the court's arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu after learning he was under investigation for forcing himself on a colleague.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Ecuador's Waorani demand court action over Amazon oil projects
Leaders of Ecuador’s Waorani Indigenous community gathered at Quito's Constitutional Court on Tuesday, urging recognition of territorial rights threatened by government-backed oil projects.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:From cowboy hats to interactive tree monsters: The best designs from Ceramic Art London
Ceramic Art London, the UK’s top ceramics fair, returned for its 21st year, as artists from around the world showcased everything from miniature pots and candy-like sculptures to interactive monsters.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Police Arrest Man Who Rode Boda Boda Used in MP Were's Murder
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Police have arrested the man said to have rode the boda boda motorbike used in the murder of Kasipul Member of Parliament Ong'ondo Were.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Red meat and cars mean French men have a 26% higher carbon footprint than women, study says
Food and transport account for half of the average French person’s carbon footprint.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:White South Africans going to US are cowards, Ramaphosa says
South Africans are resilient and don't run away from their problems, President Ramaphosa says.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Why Some Babies in South Africa Are Still Getting HIV
[spotlight] Over the last two decades, South Africa made massive progress in reducing transmission of HIV from mothers to their babies. Even so, about 7 000 babies still contract the virus every year. Experts put this down to having the right puzzle pieces for prevention but failing to integrate them optimally.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Sony shares rise in choppy trade as PlayStation maker announces $1.7 billion share buyback
Sony shares rose over 3.5% on Wednesday after the company announced a 250 billion yen share buyback and operating income beat estimates.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Defense dogma: Singapore’s military service ritual ripe for reform
Since 1967, National Service (NS) has stood as a rite of passage for generations of Singaporean men, strengthening our defense, uniting our diverse society and instilling discipline and resilience among the population. It is a legacy that commands deep respect, forged in a time of uncertainty when our nation’s very survival hung in the balance. […] The post Defense dogma: Singapore’s military service ritual ripe for...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Indonesia’s costly bet on French Rafale jets under scrutiny after India-Pakistan aerial clash
US$8.1 billion deal for 42 Rafale jets triggers alarm, but Pakistan’s claims may offer grounds for ‘evaluation’ of their use in Indonesia’s defence strategy.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Chinese boy holds food counter as strong winds hit parents’ restaurant
The boy first held down the food counter before going into the shop to turn off the power supply.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Shein and Temu find temporary reprieve as U.S. relaxes tariffs
The recent tariff cut has offered a window of opportunity for them to ramp up shipments from China and restock their warehouses and fulfill existing orders.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Foreign-funded NGOs in Hungary that 'threaten sovereignty' targeted in draft law
The "Transparency in Public Life" bill would impose strict regulations on foreign-funded NGOs that are deemed a risk to Hungary's sovereignty.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Is Karsten Wildberger really Germany's Elon Musk?
The head of Germany's new government department for digitalization and state modernization, Karsten Wildberger, has been likened to Elon Musk. But how much do they really have in common?
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Why the lack of transparency on European political parties public funding?
Transparency on European parties and their funding often falls short. As of April 2025 (due to a convoluted funding mechanism), the most recent year for which European parties' final amount of public funding is known is 2021, warns the European Democracy Consulting Stiftung.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Through interlaced fingers: Reading Medusa as a Father
When fiction mirrors fear, even the strongest reader flinches. Medusa is powerful, painful and unforgettable
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Tencent posts best quarter on record as world’s largest video games publisher bets on AI
The tech giant reported US$25 billion in revenue for the first quarter, its largest ever for a three-month period, beating estimates.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Nothing to see here! These politicians also deleted text messages
From Nokia-gate to Covid times, several EU politicians failed to give the public access to crucial Whatsapp conversations.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:South Africa woos international investors at Africa CEO Forum
Brand SA has invited global businesses to partner in infrastructure projects in energy and logistics
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Erik and Lyle Menendez now eligible for parole after California judge reduces sentences
Erik and Lyle Menendez, convicted of murdering their parents in 1989, had their sentences reduced to 50 years to life and are now eligible for parole.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:USDA Staffing and Funding Cuts Would Threaten Virginia’s Ability to Reach Chesapeake Bay Cleanup Goals
Lee Good grew up on a farm in Pennsylvania and raises cows, calfs, crops and hay on about 200 acres in the foothills of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. Good, 55, previously farmed as a hobby but now makes his living in Rockingham County, the top contributor to the state’s top private industry—agriculture. He cares about clean […]
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Property Rights Take Center Stage as Montana Grapples With Wind Development
Colstrip, in Rosebud County, Montana, sitting next door to the strip mines that feed it, remains the second-largest coal power plant in the American West, even after part of it was retired in 2019. But not long after that, Rosebud County also became the home of the biggest wind energy project in Montana. “When you […]
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Mali: Govt Takes TV5 Monde Off Air
[allAfrica] French-language news channel TV5 Monde has been off the air in Mali since May 13. The company's broadcasting rights were revoked by the country's communications authority, reports allAfrica.fr.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Human rights groups warn of 'surge' in migrant worker deaths in Saudi Arabia
Workers are already dying from preventable workplace accidents as the country prepares to host the 2034 World Cup, reports say.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Responsible gambling – tools, tips, and taking charge
With the spotlight on the South African gambling industry, here’s everything you need to know about keeping the experience fun, safe, and firmly in your control. Responsible gambling is a shared commitment and the ultimate responsibility lies with the player. Staying informed and recognising when to take a break are key. Online gambling has been […]
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Sony records robust performance as demand for music and games increases
Japanese technology and entertainment company Sony logged an 18% rise in profit for the fiscal year March ended 31 March as its music and video-game offerings experienced increased demand.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Beyond birth rates: Spain fertility crisis — explained
In Spain, fertility is not only declining — women are also having nearly one child fewer than they intend. In the midst of a broader European demographic decline, experts point to acute economic uncertainty, labour instability, and persistent gender inequality as key drivers.
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