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Paramount says ending Simon&Schuster/Penguin deal after US antitrust ruling
Paramount Global on Monday officially dropped a plan to sell its Simon & Schuster division to rival publisher Penguin Random House after a US judge blocked the $2.2 billion deal on antitrust grounds. "Penguin Random House is part of the Global Content Strategy, one of our five strategic priorities," said Bertelsmann Chief Executive Thomas Rabe.
Eight killed in Colombia plane crash
A small plane carrying eight people crashed into a residential area of Colombia's second-largest city Medellin on Monday, killing all on board, airport authorities said. In 2016, a plane carrying Brazil's Chapecoense football team ran out of fuel and crashed in the mountains near the city, killing 71 of the 77 people on board, including 16 players. jss/fb/st
Hard-working woman who landed a permanent job has SA commending her milestone
A young lady was commended on social media for obtaining a permanent job at her place of work, with the babe posting about her accomplishment on social media.
Disney seeks old magic in return of ex-CEO
In a dramatic twist worthy of a "Star Wars" spin-off, Disney ditched CEO Bob Chapek and brought back Bob Iger, Hollywood's most respected executive, who faces a huge challenge to revive the Magic Kingdom. And even under the hugely respected Iger, Disney will face pressure from activist investors looking for quick results.
US sees 'systemic' war crimes by Russia in Ukraine
Russians have murdered, tortured and kidnapped Ukrainians in a systematic pattern that could implicate top officials in war crimes, the US State Department's ambassador for global criminal justice said Monday. She also said that rights officials are looking closely at a video that emerged over the weekend that suggests Ukrainian troops may have killed Russian prisoners of war.
Mixed reactions trail Trevor Noah's interview with former US president Barack Obama on 'The Daily Show'
Netizens have shared mixed reactions to Trevor Noah's interview with former US president Barack Obama on 'The Daily Show'. Peeps said Obama grilled Trevor.
Iran intensifies deadly crackdown in Kurdish regions: rights groups
Iranian security forces on Monday intensified a crackdown in western Iran's Kurdish-populated regions that killed a dozen people over 24 hours, directly shooting at protesters and using heavy weapons, rights groups said.
'The Wife' star Mondli Makhoba says he is training to become a sangoma, SA reacts: "Ramaphosa is next"
'The Wife' star Mondli Makhoba recently revealed that he accepted a calling to become a sangoma. The star opened up on the popular show 'Podcast and Chill'.
"Where is Mabuza?" SA wonders as Angie Motshekga takes on acting president role while Ramaphosa is overseas
Angie Motshekga has taken over the helm of South Africa, while President Cyril Ramaphosa is on an official state visit to the UK. SA wonders where DD Mabuza is.
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