Latest News
Asian markets mixed as easing Fed fears tempered by China Covid
Asian markets were mixed Friday at the end of a week that has seen hopes the Federal Reserve will tone down its monetary tightening campaign offset by fresh lockdown fears as Covid-19 cases surge in China.
Chile's unique Atacama desert sullied by world's junk
It may be one of the driest places on Earth -- a brutal, alien landscape where life seems impossible. The driest part is the Yungay district in the city of Antofagasta.
Nurses join other striking UK staff in two December walkouts
Nurses across most of Britain will next month hold the first strikes in their union's 106-year history, joining a host of other UK workers taking industrial action over pay. Other UK health unions are also balloting workers for industrial action, while ambulance staff in Scotland are due to walk out on Monday.
Brazil grinds to halt as World Cup party starts
In yellow-and-green bikinis, Neymar jerseys and sparkling tops straight out of carnival, Brazilians dropped everything Thursday to watch the national team make their highly anticipated World Cup debut, exploding in celebration at their opening win. He tweeted a picture of himself and his wife in national team jerseys, a TV in the background, with the message: "Congratulations Brazil.
M23 rebels say Rwanda-DR Congo ceasefire deal does not affect them
The M23 rebel group said Thursday that a ceasefire announced a day earlier "doesn't really concern us," while calling for "direct dialogue" with Democratic Republic of Congo's government.
Traditional healer eerily prophesied DJ Sumbody's death in September, Mzansi shocked
A traditional healer prophesied DJ Sumbody's death in September. The young lady posted a tweet of her vision and Mzansi people are shocked by her accurateness.
Musk poll shows respondents want to reinstate suspended Twitter accounts
A landslide of Twitter users responding to an informal poll by new owner Elon Musk voted in favor of a general amnesty for suspended accounts on the platform. It was the same type of poll of Twitter users that Musk devised to decide in favor of reinstating former president Donald Trump on the platform.
Libya expels over 200 migrants across land borders
Libya on Thursday sent more than 200 illegal migrants back across its land borders, in a rare display of cooperation from the country's divided political institutions. Most enter via the country's vast southern borders in the Sahara desert.
Jones calls for referee respect as Springboks' Erasmus misses England game
England coach Eddie Jones said referees had to be treated with respect as his team prepared to face a South Africa side who will be without Rassie Erasmus at Twickenham. - 'Fight and fight' - But the teams' most recent meeting was a far closer contest, England edging the Springboks 27-26 at Twickenham last year.
Latest
Load more