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Illegal miners “caught red-handed”, numerous weapons found including 15 AK47s in North West
The Hawks have arrested 20 suspected illegal miners at a mine shaft in the North West. They were found with numerous high-calibre weapons including 15 AK47s.
Mihlali Ndamase, Bonang Matheba & Lasizwe battle it out for the Influencer of the Year Award at the SASMA
Celebrities such as Mihlali Ndamase, Lasizwe, Bonang Matheba, Linda Mtoba, Thick Leeyonce, Kay Yarms, MacG and Zakes Bantwini were all nominated in the SASMA.
Israel says close to 'historic' maritime deal with Lebanon
Israel said Tuesday it was close to a "historic" deal with Lebanon to resolve a long-running dispute over their border in Mediterranean waters that boast rich gas reserves, after a US-drafted proposal met Israeli "demands". Negotiations continued over recent days and Israel said Hochstein's latest draft had brought a deal within reach.
US Supreme Court to hear case of Texas man on death row
The US Supreme Court will hear an appeal Tuesday from a Texas man on death row who maintains his innocence and whose case has drawn the attention of celebrities, lawmakers and millions of Americans. His appeals for DNA testing were repeatedly denied by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, so Reed turned to the federal courts.
Asian chipmakers plunge after US unveils China export controls
Chipmakers plunged in Asian trade Tuesday over new US measures to limit China's access to high-end semiconductors with military uses, a move that wiped billions from companies' valuations worldwide. Taipei, Seoul and Tokyo markets were closed for holidays on Monday, and when trading resumed Tuesday, chipmakers sank.
Hong Kong leader says he 'laughs off' US sanctions
Hong Kong's leader laughed off US sanctions against him Tuesday as he defended his government's decision not to act against a superyacht reportedly owned by a Kremlin ally. When asked about the impact of US sanctions against him on Tuesday, Lee told reporters: "It is a very barbaric act and I am not going to comment on the effect of such barbaric act."
Thousands march in Haiti to protest calls for intervention
Thousands of Haitians demonstrated Monday in Port-au-Prince to protest against the government and its call for foreign assistance to deal with endemic insecurity, a humanitarian crisis and a burgeoning cholera epidemic. The Haitian government on Friday formalized its request for international assistance to staunch spiraling insecurity.
G7 to hold crisis talks on Russia's bombing blitz in Ukraine
The United States and other G7 powers will hold crisis talks Tuesday on Russia's recent bombing blitz across Ukraine, with Britain's Liz Truss expected to insist they "must not waver one iota" in their support for Kyiv. And for our part, we must not waver one iota in our resolve to help them win it."
The Andes crash and cannibalism tale that stunned the world 50 years ago
On October 13, 1972, a plane carrying an amateur Uruguayan rugby team, along with relatives and supporters, to an away match in Chile crashed in the Andes with 45 people on board.
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