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Germany's Scholz cites energy supply 'progress' on UAE visit
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Sunday his country was determined to never again rely on a single energy supplier and touted "progress" in gas projects while visiting the United Arab Emirates. "We have made progress on a whole series of projects here in terms of the production and purchase of diesel and gas," Scholz told reporters in the Emirati capital Abu Dhabi.
Cyril Ramaphosa calls for unity amid loadshedding crisis
President Cyril Ramaphosa asked South Africans to remain united at the Gauteng Heritage Carnival. SA reacts on social media about his call and loadshedding.
Ukraine schools battered by Russian onslaught in south
Just a handful of kilometres from the frontline, a shattered village school in the southern Mykolaiv region is a stark sign of the war damage inflicted by Russia on Ukrainian education. According to UNESCO, citing Ukrainian Ministry of Education figures, almost 300 schools have been destroyed since the invasion began, and over 2,550 damaged.
In retort to Wagner, 'Mozart' wants to save lives in Ukraine
A volunteer organisation run by ex-soldiers, Mozart says it wants to save lives in Ukraine by offering aid and military training -- choosing its name as a "tongue in cheek" nod to the notorious Russian paramilitary group Wagner. Naming the group Mozart was "a tongue in cheek" retort to the group, according to Andy Bain, a former US marine reserve officer.
Radio & TV presenters celebrate Heritage Day in beautiful outfits
Radio and TV presenters wore lovely traditional clothes on Heritage Day to represent their cultures. Their social media followers loved the colourful outfits.
Swiss vote on factory farm ban, pension reform
Switzerland votes Sunday on a slew of issues, including a proposed ban on factory farming and divisive pension reform that would raise the retirement age for women. - Another hotly debated topic on the ballot is a popular proposal to ban intensive livestock farming, essentially eradicating factory farms in largely rural Switzerland.
Metallica, Biden and Mariah Carey come together against poverty
Metallica and Mariah Carey on Saturday led an A-list of musicians, and President Joe Biden made a surprise video appearance, as the Global Citizen Festival sought to mobilize action against poverty and climate change. But Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley of Barbados warned that action against climate change cannot come quickly enough for islands such as hers.
King Charles faces battle to win over UK black community
Queen Elizabeth II's death earlier this month prompted a flood of tributes -- but not from everyone. That claim saw the queen promise to investigate but prompted an outright rejection from Harry's brother William.
Fishermen lament plunge in Scottish wild salmon catch
In the shimmering rapids of the River Spey that cuts through the Scottish Highlands, Ian Gordon casts his line with a languid swish and waits for a salmon to take the fly. At the Spey River, Gordon exits the water without having caught a fish.
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