World news
- News24.com | Allegation of CIA 'murder' plot is game-changer in Assange extradition hearing, fiancee sayson October 25, 2021 at 9:29 pm
The partner of Julian Assange said a media report that the CIA had plotted to kill or kidnap the WikiLeaks founder was a game-changer in his fight against extradition.
- News24.com | Greek parliament suspended after party leader's deathon October 25, 2021 at 8:20 pm
The Greek parliament has been suspended following the death of Fofi Gennimata, the head of the socialist party and one of the most senior women politicians in the country.
- News24.com | Facebook will fuel further unrest, whistleblower sayson October 25, 2021 at 7:09 pm
Facebook will fuel more episodes of violent unrest around the world because of the way its algorithms are designed to promote divisive content, whistleblower Frances Haugen said.
- News24.com | Child's skeleton, abandoned siblings found in Texas apartmenton October 25, 2021 at 6:07 pm
Three children were found "abandoned" in an apartment in the US city of Houston along with a body believed to be their dead brother, which had been in the unit with them for a year, police said.
- News24.com | Former Saudi spymaster calls on Biden administration for help on his jailed kidson October 25, 2021 at 5:00 pm
A former top Saudi intelligence official has accused Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of targeting him, and has made an unprecedented public plea to the Biden administration.
- News24.com | Amnesty to shutter Hong Kong offices, blames China security lawon October 25, 2021 at 2:46 pm
Amnesty International will close its Hong Kong offices because a China-imposed security law had now made it "effectively impossible" for rights groups to work freely.
- News24.com | Polish PM Mateusz Morawiecki says EU putting 'gun to our head'on October 25, 2021 at 2:30 pm
Poland's prime minister has accused the EU of putting a "gun to our head" by demanding his country reverse judicial reforms while threatening sanctions.
- News24.com | FACTBOX | Increase in European infections: here's the latest on the spread of the coronaviruson October 25, 2021 at 1:45 pm
Several European countries are battling fresh outbreaks, with cases in eastern Europe surpassing 20million amid low vaccinations.
- Inside the latest global COVID death toll. Where does SA rank?on October 25, 2021 at 1:40 pm
An infographic looking at countries with the highest coronavirus death tolls, and their respective death rates, as at 24 October.
- News24.com | WATCH | 'We're almost there' Pelosi says on huge US legislative billson October 25, 2021 at 1:00 pm
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has said she expects agreement on a huge social spending package and a vote on a cross-party infrastructure bill this week.
- Businessinsider.co.za | Japanese government still trying to phase out floppy disks a decade after Sony stopped making themon October 25, 2021 at 12:24 pm
Government officials in Tokyo say they are moving data from floppy disks to online storage media.
- Businessinsider.co.za | A man under house arrest in Italy begged to go to jail to get away from wife: 'The jail is better'on October 25, 2021 at 12:24 pm
"He lived at home with his wife and family. It wasn't going well anymore," local authorities said. The man was arrested and taken to prison.
Africa news
- News24.com | Allegation of CIA 'murder' plot is game-changer in Assange extradition hearing, fiancee sayson October 25, 2021 at 9:29 pm
The partner of Julian Assange said a media report that the CIA had plotted to kill or kidnap the WikiLeaks founder was a game-changer in his fight against extradition.
- News24.com | Greek parliament suspended after party leader's deathon October 25, 2021 at 8:20 pm
The Greek parliament has been suspended following the death of Fofi Gennimata, the head of the socialist party and one of the most senior women politicians in the country.
- News24.com | Facebook will fuel further unrest, whistleblower sayson October 25, 2021 at 7:09 pm
Facebook will fuel more episodes of violent unrest around the world because of the way its algorithms are designed to promote divisive content, whistleblower Frances Haugen said.
- News24.com | Child's skeleton, abandoned siblings found in Texas apartmenton October 25, 2021 at 6:07 pm
Three children were found "abandoned" in an apartment in the US city of Houston along with a body believed to be their dead brother, which had been in the unit with them for a year, police said.
- News24.com | Former Saudi spymaster calls on Biden administration for help on his jailed kidson October 25, 2021 at 5:00 pm
A former top Saudi intelligence official has accused Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of targeting him, and has made an unprecedented public plea to the Biden administration.
- News24.com | Amnesty to shutter Hong Kong offices, blames China security lawon October 25, 2021 at 2:46 pm
Amnesty International will close its Hong Kong offices because a China-imposed security law had now made it "effectively impossible" for rights groups to work freely.
- News24.com | Polish PM Mateusz Morawiecki says EU putting 'gun to our head'on October 25, 2021 at 2:30 pm
Poland's prime minister has accused the EU of putting a "gun to our head" by demanding his country reverse judicial reforms while threatening sanctions.
- News24.com | FACTBOX | Increase in European infections: here's the latest on the spread of the coronaviruson October 25, 2021 at 1:45 pm
Several European countries are battling fresh outbreaks, with cases in eastern Europe surpassing 20million amid low vaccinations.
- News24.com | WATCH | 'We're almost there' Pelosi says on huge US legislative billson October 25, 2021 at 1:00 pm
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has said she expects agreement on a huge social spending package and a vote on a cross-party infrastructure bill this week.
- Businessinsider.co.za | Japanese government still trying to phase out floppy disks a decade after Sony stopped making themon October 25, 2021 at 12:24 pm
Government officials in Tokyo say they are moving data from floppy disks to online storage media.
- Businessinsider.co.za | A man under house arrest in Italy begged to go to jail to get away from wife: 'The jail is better'on October 25, 2021 at 12:24 pm
"He lived at home with his wife and family. It wasn't going well anymore," local authorities said. The man was arrested and taken to prison.
- News24.com | Australia's cabinet set to meet on deal for net zero emissions target - sourceson October 25, 2021 at 12:02 pm
Australia's cabinet is expected to formally adopt a target for net zero emissions by 2050 when it meets.
SA Breaking news
- Aspen launches anaesthetics production lineon October 25, 2021 at 7:02 pm
The use of general anaesthetics has increased since the outset of the pandemic, as they are needed to support COVID-19 patients on ventilators in intensive care units.
- Three people killed after Sudan's military seizes power in coupon October 25, 2021 at 6:51 pm
Sudan's military seized power from a transitional government on Monday and soldiers killed at least three people and wounded 80 as street protests broke out against the coup.
- AfriForum: Mastermind behind Senzo Meyiwa's murder still out thereon October 25, 2021 at 6:24 pm
The lobby group has been helping the family of the slain soccer star with investigations while the case drags on.
- WC matriculants to kick off finals exams with English paperson October 25, 2021 at 6:16 pm
In the Western Cape, nearly 74,073 pupils will write the National Senior Certificate exams.
- Estate agency watchdog to investigate racism allegations against Cape Town companyby hymana@sundaytimes.co.za (Aron Hyman) on October 25, 2021 at 6:12 pm
The Estate Agency Affairs Board said it would launch an investigation into a complaint involving a Cape Town real estate company that allegedly allowed the landlord of a Cape Town CBD apartment to decline a rental applicant based on his race.
- 13-year-old Thyneeca Adonis needs your help to get her eyesight backon October 25, 2021 at 6:09 pm
The girl from Lotus River was diagnosed with Keratoconus a month ago and has 90% vision loss in her right eye and only 50% vision in her left.
- Chiefs coach Baxter to the critics: 'I wouldn't criticise a brain surgeon on social media'by ntlokom@timeslive.co.za (Mninawa Ntloko) on October 25, 2021 at 5:44 pm
Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter has fired back at his critics on social media and suggested he is not too bothered by the abusive comments that are at times directed at himself and his players.
- 'KG' calls for bickering over Proteas batting collapse to stop ahead of West Indies clashby MalepaT@arena.africa (Tiisetso Malepa) on October 25, 2021 at 5:42 pm
Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has said the bickering over the team’s batting collapse in the opening loss to Australia is not helping, but acknowledged that it is an issue that is being addressed ahead of their second T20 World Cup match against champions West Indies in Dubai on Tuesday.
- Gauteng residents warned of flooded roads as heavy rain hitson October 25, 2021 at 5:35 pm
Some parts of Johannesburg and Tshwane are already experiencing localised flooding.
- Phaahla: We need to improve community-based care for mental health serviceson October 25, 2021 at 5:34 pm
Health Minister Joe Phaahla led a national dialogue on Monday on the issue as the world marks mental health month.
- Makhura welcomes Special Tribunal's judgment in PPE matter involving Lehloenyaon October 25, 2021 at 5:25 pm
Former health CFO Kabelo Lehloenya had sought to force the premier, his government and other officials to contribute to any amount she was liable for.
- Covid-19: Just 146 cases and nine deaths recorded in South Africa in 24 hourson October 25, 2021 at 5:25 pm
None of the country's nine provinces recorded more than 50 new Covid-19 cases in the past day, the latest NICD statistics showed.
Sport
- News24.com | Murray dumps out Hurkacz in Vienna openeron October 25, 2021 at 10:21 pm
Former world number one Andy Murray knocked out fifth seed Hubert Hurkacz 6-4, 6-7 (6/8), 6-3 in the opening round in Vienna on Monday.
- News24.com | Talismanic all-rounder Stokes boosts England's Ashes causeon October 25, 2021 at 9:40 pm
England's hopes of reclaiming the Ashes in Australia received a huge boost on Monday with the return of talismanic all-rounder Ben Stokes for the five-Test series later this year.
- News24.com | Five candidates to replace Solskjaer as manager of Man Utdon October 25, 2021 at 9:22 pm
Manchester United's historic 5-0 thrashing at the hands of fierce rivals Liverpool has left manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer clinging to his job despite signing a new three-year deal just three months ago.
- News24.com | 2015 match-fixer Jean Symes criminally charged, says anti-corruption chiefon October 25, 2021 at 8:34 pm
Former Lions cricketer Jean Symes has been charged by the Hawks with perjury for his role in the 2015/16 Ram Slam match-fixing scandal, Cricket SA's Anti-Corruption Unit chief Louis Cole confirmed.
- News24.com | Afghanistan crush Scotland by 130 runs in T20 World Cupon October 25, 2021 at 8:27 pm
Spinners Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Rashid Khan shared nine wickets between them as Afghanistan thrashed Scotland by 130 runs in their opening Super 12s match of the Twenty20 World Cup.
- News24.com | Manchester United thrashing by Liverpool 'was coming', says Shawon October 25, 2021 at 8:12 pm
Luke Shaw believes Manchester United's players have to take responsibility for a series of embarrassing results following Sunday's 5-0 thrashing at home to Liverpool.
- News24.com | Williamson expects no acrimony in Pakistan World Cup matchon October 25, 2021 at 8:08 pm
Kane Williamson hopes Pakistan will not hold any grudges over New Zealand abandoning a tour on security fears last month.
- News24.com | Pakistan put India win 'behind them' ahead of New Zealand clashon October 25, 2021 at 7:47 pm
Pakistan bowling coach Vernon Philander said Monday that his team have already put their momentous win over India "behind them" as they prepare to face New Zealand.
- News24.com | Rabada insists Proteas addressing batting woes: 'Worst thing is to harp on about it'on October 25, 2021 at 7:09 pm
Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada admitted that the Proteas batting is a concern but insists that people should stop "bickering" about it.
- News24.com | WATCH | Jordan Henderson's insane pass to setup Mo Salah's hat-trickon October 25, 2021 at 6:53 pm
Watch this angle of Jordan Henderson's amazing assist for Mohamed Salah's hat-trick goal against Manchester United.
- AfriForum: Mastermind behind Senzo Meyiwa's murder still out thereon October 25, 2021 at 6:24 pm
The lobby group has been helping the family of the slain soccer star with investigations while the case drags on.
- News24.com | US fund and Indian tycoon bid more than $1.6 billion for new IPL teamson October 25, 2021 at 5:54 pm
A controversial US capital venture fund and an Indian tycoon on Monday bid more than $1.6 billion dollars between them to set up two new teams in the Indian Premier League, the world's richest cricket tournament.
