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Police find domestic worker who was assaulted allegedly by her employer in viral video
The Free State South African Police Service has tracked and traced an elderly domestic worker who was seen being assaulted in a viral video shared online.
Top rice supplier India bans some exports
The world's biggest rice exporter India has banned some overseas sales of the grain "with immediate effect", the government said, in a move that could drive international prices even higher. The increase came even after the government banned broken rice shipments and imposed a 20 percent export tax on white rice in September.
Suspected Zama Zama dies in Braamfischer explosion, community members illegal mining is rife
An explosion in Braamfischer has resulted in the death of one person and two others being rushed to the hospital. The victims are believed to be illegal miners.
Markets fluctuate as US jobs data knocks rate hopes
Asian equities wobbled again Friday at the end of a draining week as fresh US jobs data put revived bets on two more Federal Reserve interest rate hikes, adding to ongoing worries about China's economy.
Growing climate risks fuel surge in US home insurance costs
When Jack Hierholzer moved back to Pensacola in the Florida panhandle, it felt like a homecoming. With his insurance premium now costing more each month than his mortgage repayments, Hierholzer in Pensacola is weighing this option as he considers his next steps.
After Hollywood strike, Broadway staves off industrial action
A tentative agreement was reached in New York Thursday to avert a strike that threatened to shut most Broadway shows, as Hollywood remains on hold over historic industrial action. The strike threat came as the first industry-wide walkout in more than 60 years has effectively shut down Hollywood, America's giant movie and television business.
Google testing AI news writing tool
Google is working with news publishers to design a new AI-backed tool to help journalists report and write their stories, the company said on Thursday. A Google spokeswoman said in a statement that "in partnership with news publishers, especially smaller publishers, we're in the earliest stages of exploring ideas to potentially provide AI-enabled tools to help their journalists with their work."
Cardi B spends R355k on new playground set for kids, shows it off
Celebrated American rapper Cardi B treated her kids to a R355 000 plus backyard play-set. The rapper said she spares no expense to give her children the best.
Uncertain outlook weighs on American Airlines shares despite blowout Q2
American Airlines reported blowout second-quarter earnings on Thursday on strong demand and lower jet fuel prices, but shares still tumbled on disappointment with the company's outlook. Results were boosted by a retreat in jet fuel prices, which were down 35 percent from the year-ago level.
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