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Pictures of Amanda du-Pont with bodyguards spark debate: "Why does she need security?"
Amanda du-Pont was recently spotted moving around with armed security guards. Many said the popular actress was being dramatic and chasing clout.
Video of child asking if grandparents are going to "granny school" leaves Mzansi in stitches
A funny video on TikTok shows a confused child asking her mother if her grandparents are going to "granny school" when the mom drops them off at church.
Dying salmon trouble Norway's vast fish-farm industry
They are hailed for their omega-3 fatty acids and micronutrients, but Norway's salmon are not in the best of health themselves at the fish farms where they are bred. It is precisely the speed at which the fish are bred that is the problem, according to fish health specialist Poppe, who criticised the "terribly bad animal conditions" and who has stopped eating farmed salmon.
India's influencers still struggle years after TikTok ban
Choreographer Sahil Kumar found fame showcasing folk dances on TikTok, but his profile has been dormant since the video he posted four years ago supporting India's decision to ban the platform. Kumar was an engineer by training but ditched white collar work when he found an audience for his dance routines on TikTok, eventually garnering more than 1.5 million followers.
Microsoft CEO pledges $1.7 bn AI, cloud investment in Indonesia
Microsoft's chief executive officer met the president of Indonesia on Tuesday, pledging a $1.7 billion investment in artificial intelligence and cloud computing to help develop the archipelago's AI infrastructure.
HSBC says chief executive Noel Quinn 'to retire'
Banking giant HSBC said Tuesday that chief executive Noel Quinn would retire after overseeing a "successful transformation" of the firm and record profits during his almost five years in charge. HSBC on Tuesday said it had begun the process of finding a successor but did not specify when Quinn would step down.
L'Occitane stocks surge in Hong Kong after privatisation offer
Shares in French skincare giant L'Occitane jumped almost 13 percent in Hong Kong on Tuesday as they resumed trading after its owner offered to take it private. The offer, submitted with the support of US private equity giant Blackstone, concerns nearly 28 percent of the shares.
Snake catcher rescues 2.5m long black mamba in Durban, netizens amazed: "Well done"
A Durban snake catcher, Nick Evans, rescued a 2.5-meter-long black mamba in Westville. The giant snake was hiding in the homeowner's bakkie. SA impressed.
Asian markets build on Wall St rally, yen holds bounce
Asian markets extended a rally Tuesday following advances on Wall Street, while the yen held gains after the previous day's sharp swings and focus turned to the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision.
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