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Californians told not to charge EVs as grid struggles in heat wave
Californians were told Wednesday not to charge their electric vehicles during peak hours, just days after the state said it would stop selling gas-powered cars, as the aging electricity grid struggles with a fearsome heatwave. The call to limit electric vehicle charging comes a week after state regulators banned the sale of new petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles from 2035.
Yellen 'optimistic' on deal to set price cap on Russian oil
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Wednesday she was "optimistic" about the possibility of an international agreement to set a price limit on Russia's oil exports. "I'm really optimistic about the substantial progress that's been made by our teams and the entire G7 for making the price cap a reality," Yellen said.
Super fast and elegant Maserati MC20 arrives in Mzansi, at R6.4 million a pop
Maserati confirmed the first customer MC20 supercar powered by a 3.0-litre Biturbo engine with 460kW has arrived in South Africa at a price of R6.4 million.
"I would have requested payment after": SA reacts to strangers pushing cash-in-transit van
A viral video on social media shows a bunch of strange men pushing a cash-in-transit van that isn't moving and South Africa can't believe what they are seeing.
Pretty entrepreneur warms hearts of peeps honouring Xhosa culture at graduation
A gorgeous young lady has posted stunning pics from her graduation wearing traditional Xhosa attire. The sis is ready to shake up the world of entrepreneurship.
EU foreign policy chief hopeful on Iran nuclear deal in 'days'
The EU's foreign policy chief voiced hope Wednesday at reviving the Iran nuclear deal within days as Israel's leader, a strong opponent, made his case with US President Joe Biden. "I am hoping that in the coming days we are not going to lose this momentum and we can close the deal," top EU diplomat Josep Borrell said after an informal meeting of the bloc's foreign ministers in Prague.
50 civilians killed in sweep by Malian and 'foreign' troops: UN
At least 50 civilians were killed and hundreds arrested in central Mali in April during an operation by the army and "foreign" personnel, the UN's peacekeeping mission said Wednesday. "At least 50 civilians (including a woman and a child) were killed and more than 500 others arrested," it said in a quarterly report on violence and rights abuses.
Microsoft to create 36,000 data centre jobs in Qatar
Technology giant Microsoft announced Wednesday it will create 36,000 jobs in Qatar to boost the Gulf state's efforts to move away from reliance on its oil and gas industry. "We are adding more than $18 billion to the economy over the next five years and we are also adding more than 36,000 new jobs over the next five years," she said at a launch ceremony.
Trump social network unwelcome in Google store over moderation issues
Former US president Donald Trump's Truth Social app is unwelcome in Google's app store until it abides by rules regarding content moderation including violent threats, the company said Wednesday. The app breaks rules barring content that incites physical threats and violence, according to the tech firm.
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