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ANC plans to cut the number of redeployed failed ministers at Luthuli House
The African National Congress (ANC) says it plans to cut the number of former ministers who have been redeployed to the Luthuli House head office to three.
Protesters pour black liquid on Klimt masterpiece in Vienna
Climate activists poured black liquid over a glass screen protecting Gustav Klimt's masterpiece "Death and Life" in Vienna on Tuesday, in the latest protest at inaction over global heating. It shared images on social media of two men pouring a black, oily liquid on the glass protecting the work before being seized by a museum employee.
Jailed Egypt activist ends hunger strike: letter
Jailed British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah has ended a months long hunger strike, his family said Tuesday, after fears for his health grew and amid criticism of Cairo during the ongoing COP27 climate summit.
Walmart sees third quarter loss on opioid settlement but lifts outlook
US retail giant Walmart posted a $1.8 billion loss in the third quarter after a settlement resolving allegations on opioid cases, but lifted its full-year outlook on strong quarterly results. Walmart reported its third quarter results on Tuesday, announcing revenues of $152.8 billion, up 8.7 percent from a year ago and exceeding expectations.
Algeria jails ex-Sonatrach head for 15 years for graft
An Algerian court on Tuesday handed a 15-year prison sentence to the former head of state energy giant Sonatrach in a corruption case involving an Italian refinery, his lawyer said. Ould Kaddour, accused of squandering public funds, abuse of office and conflict of interest, was "sentenced to 15 years in prison without parole", his lawyer Miloud Brahimi said.
A look at AKA's turbulent relationships: From accusing Bonang Matheba of witchcraft to cheating on DJ Zinhle
AKA has been in turbulent relationships with the likes of Bonang Matheba, DJ Zinhle and Nicole Nyaba, among others. The rapper is currently dating Nadia Nakai.
Springbok chief Erasmus insists latest tweets not aimed at referees
Rassie Erasmus has insisted his latest controversial tweets highlighting decisions going against South Africa are not a fresh attack on referees, as former top official Nigel Owens slammed the Springbok supremo's conduct.
Trump poised to launch 2024 comeback bid
Former US president Donald Trump is expected to launch another White House bid Tuesday, even as another one of his fellow election deniers lost a key race in last week's midterms.
EU vows to raise its climate target at COP27
The EU vowed Tuesday at UN climate talks to raise its emissions reduction target, as developing nations admonished rich polluters for falling short on efforts to help them cope with global warming.
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