World news
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Instagram adds video clips in challenge to TikTok
on August 5, 2020 at 4:50 pm
'Reels' lets users record videos of up to 15 seconds and provides tools for editing, audio and effects, according to the Facebook-owned company.
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News24.com | Beirut reels from huge blast, as death toll climbs to at least 113
on August 5, 2020 at 4:38 pm
Lebanese rescue workers searched for survivors in the mangled wreckage of buildings and investigators blamed negligence for a massive warehouse explosion that sent a devastating blast wave across Beirut, killing at least 113 people.
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TikTok takes steps to curb misinformation ahead of US election
on August 5, 2020 at 4:36 pm
TikTok said it would expand partnerships with PolitiFact and Lead Stories to fact-check potential misinformation about the election. It will also allow users to report vote-related misinformation on the app, the company said in a blog post.
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News24.com | Twitter hacker’s virtual bail hearing hacked by porn bomb
on August 5, 2020 at 4:26 pm
A bail hearing by Zoom for the 17-year-old who hacked some of the world’s highest-profile Twitter accounts last month was interrupted by participants showing porn.
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Large sports crowds 'unrealistic' this year, says WHO
on August 5, 2020 at 4:17 pm
WHO emergencies director Michael Ryan said it could be 'disastrous' in such circumstances to allow the return of sports matches with tens of thousands of people attending.
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News24.com | EXPLAINER | What you need to know about the explosions in Beirut
on August 5, 2020 at 1:59 pm
People all over Beirut have turned to social media to locate loved ones who went missing during the explosion.
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News24.com | Covid-19 wrap | Global deaths top 700K: Latin America has most deaths, Australia suffers deadliest day
on August 5, 2020 at 1:33 pm
The novel coronavirus has killed at least 701 112 people since the outbreak emerged in China last December, according to a tally from official sources compiled by AFP.
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'Do you really need to party?' WHO asks world's youth
on August 5, 2020 at 1:23 pm
The proportion of those infected aged 15-24 has risen three-fold in about five months, WHO data shows.
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ANALYSIS: Lebanon blast lays bare cost of a weak state
on August 5, 2020 at 12:58 pm
A health emergency created by the coronavirus pandemic may now be followed by a wider humanitarian crisis following the fatal blast in Beirut.
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News24.com | Beirut blast: World offers support, condolences to Lebanon after devastating explosion
on August 5, 2020 at 12:03 pm
Emergency medical aid and pop-up field hospitals have been dispatched to Lebanon as the world offered assistance and paid tribute to the victims of the huge explosion that devastated Beirut.
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Nobel laureate John Hume laid to rest in N.Ireland
on August 5, 2020 at 11:56 am
He was an architect of the 1998 Good Friday peace agreement, which largely ended three decades of violence that killed 3,500 people.
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Modi enjoys twin triumphs for India's Hindu nationalists
on August 5, 2020 at 11:47 am
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took centre stage Wednesday at a ceremony laying the foundations for a temple at a flashpoint holy site exactly a year after imposing direct rule on Muslim-majority Kashmir - twin triumphs for his Hindu nationalist government.
Africa news
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News24.com | Beirut reels from huge blast, as death toll climbs to at least 113
on August 5, 2020 at 4:38 pm
Lebanese rescue workers searched for survivors in the mangled wreckage of buildings and investigators blamed negligence for a massive warehouse explosion that sent a devastating blast wave across Beirut, killing at least 113 people.
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News24.com | Twitter hacker’s virtual bail hearing hacked by porn bomb
on August 5, 2020 at 4:26 pm
A bail hearing by Zoom for the 17-year-old who hacked some of the world’s highest-profile Twitter accounts last month was interrupted by participants showing porn.
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What Africa, approaching a million cases, is doing to fight coronavirus
by Mntomuhle Gumede on August 5, 2020 at 4:20 pm
The World Health Organization has warned the coronavirus pandemic could overwhelm strained public health systems in Africa. On Wednesday, the continent was approaching a million infections and around 21,000 deaths, according to a Reuters tally. Here are measures some countries are taking to curb the virus. SOUTH AFRICA With more cases than any other country The post What Africa, approaching a million cases, is doing to fight coronavirus appeared first on SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader..
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SADC Troika to meet virtually to discuss security concerns in the DRC
by Skhangiwe Mthiyane on August 5, 2020 at 3:38 pm
Regional body, Southern African Development Community, is hosting the Organ Troika Summit on Politics and Defence virtually on Wednesday to discuss security in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The post SADC Troika to meet virtually to discuss security concerns in the DRC appeared first on SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader..
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News24.com | EXPLAINER | What you need to know about the explosions in Beirut
on August 5, 2020 at 1:59 pm
People all over Beirut have turned to social media to locate loved ones who went missing during the explosion.
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News24.com | Covid-19 wrap | Global deaths top 700K: Latin America has most deaths, Australia suffers deadliest day
on August 5, 2020 at 1:33 pm
The novel coronavirus has killed at least 701 112 people since the outbreak emerged in China last December, according to a tally from official sources compiled by AFP.
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Tanzania opposition names presidential candidate who survived shooting
by Mntomuhle Gumede on August 5, 2020 at 1:29 pm
A politician who survived being shot 16 times in an apparent assassination attempt will challenge Tanzania’s president in October elections, his party said as rights groups voiced concern about increasing repression ahead of the polls. The post Tanzania opposition names presidential candidate who survived shooting appeared first on SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader..
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News24.com | Beirut blast: World offers support, condolences to Lebanon after devastating explosion
on August 5, 2020 at 12:03 pm
Emergency medical aid and pop-up field hospitals have been dispatched to Lebanon as the world offered assistance and paid tribute to the victims of the huge explosion that devastated Beirut.
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News24.com | Pakistan PM Imran Khan slams 'oppressor and aggressor' India on Kashmir anniversary
on August 5, 2020 at 9:44 am
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has branded India an 'oppressor and aggressor' a year after New Delhi imposed direct rule on Indian-administered Kashmir.
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Kenya’s private sector expands at strongest level in a year – PMI
by Paballo Lephaka on August 5, 2020 at 9:27 am
Activity in Kenya’s private sector rose at its fastest pace in a year last month on the back of a gradual easing of coronavirus lockdown measures, a survey showed on Wednesday. The post Kenya’s private sector expands at strongest level in a year – PMI appeared first on SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader..
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News24.com | 4 people dead, millions without electricity as Tropical Storm Isaias pounds US east coast
on August 5, 2020 at 8:21 am
Tropical storm Isaias has left four people dead as it pounded the US eastern seaboard with driving winds and heavy rain, leaving millions of households without power.
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News24.com | Over 100 killed: UK says it's 'premature to speculate' on cause of massive Beirut blast
on August 5, 2020 at 6:54 am
Britain has said that it was too early to speculate on the cause of a massive blast that ripped through Beirut, killing at least 100 people.
SA Breaking news
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All PPE contracts must be published - Mboweni
on August 5, 2020 at 4:32 pm
Treasury said that government departments would no longer be allowed to choose suppliers and would have to resort to open tender processes in awarding contracts for PPE and COVID-19-related goods and services.
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Warrant of arrest issued for AbaThembu Prince Azenathi Dalindyebo
on August 5, 2020 at 4:11 pm
The prince did not appear in the Mthatha Magistrate Court today as he was supposed to.
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KZN whistleblower Thabiso Zulu fears for life after Madoda Makhanyela murdered
on August 5, 2020 at 3:58 pm
Thabiso Zulu believes that his friend Madoda Makhanyela was attacked after raising questions about a local multi-million rand housing project.
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BLSA backs call to lift bans on sale of alcohol, cigarettes
on August 5, 2020 at 3:25 pm
The organisation said it supported the mounting demands for government to rethink its decision on the ban in order to steer South Africa's economy back on the path to recovery.
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'Shack farming' will turn Khayelitsha into Africa's Colombia, says forum
on August 5, 2020 at 3:22 pm
While many communities are fighting for housing and service delivery, 'shack farming' involves individuals erecting several shacks on illegally occupied land with the intention of either selling or renting the structures.
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Mkhize suggests COVID-19 peak may end soon but warns of second wave
on August 5, 2020 at 3:17 pm
New data shows that the daily infection rate in Gauteng, the Eastern and Western Cape was slowing down, with the ministry saying that the provinces could see the end of the surge at the end of the month.
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9 suspects arrested after deadly shootout near Tshwane District Hospital
on August 5, 2020 at 3:11 pm
Authorities exchanged fire with gunmen just outside the forensic pathology services of the Tshwane District Hospital on Wednesday afternoon when officials were closing in on a wanted man.
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Alcohol sales ban makes no difference in spread of COVID-19, says expert
on August 5, 2020 at 2:49 pm
Government reintroduced the regulation last month, because evidence showed a direct link to trauma admissions in hospitals, where resources were needed to deal with COVID-19.
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Tobacco sales ban violates consumer rights, free trade rights - Batsa
on August 5, 2020 at 2:46 pm
British American Tobacco South Africa (Batsa) lawyer Alfred Cockrell said that the key argument in the matter was that the ban violated the rights of consumers, including, the right to dignity, privacy and to bodily and psychological integrity.
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No possibility of univeristies being immune to COVID-19 pandemic - USAf
on August 5, 2020 at 2:26 pm
The organisation said that at least 1,200 people had tested positive for COVID-19 while 28 staff members and four students had died.
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SANParks announces phased reopening of national parks
on August 5, 2020 at 2:18 pm
SANParks said that some parks like the Addo, Camdeboo and the Karoo National parks were scheduled to open their accommodation on 17 August while Mountain Zebra National Park would follow three days later.
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Truck driver makes U-turn on bail decision as Jozini crash case postponed
on August 5, 2020 at 2:14 pm
Sipho Ntuli had previously abandoned his bail bid but appeared to have changed his mind in the Ubombo Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
Sport
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News24.com | Stormers 'hungry' for contact, but working towards bigger picture
on August 5, 2020 at 4:56 pm
The Stormers are no closer to knowing when a return to contact training will come, but they are using this time to prepare for an anticipated shift in rugby.
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News24.com | Bulls confirm under-21 coaching team
on August 5, 2020 at 4:27 pm
The Blue Bulls Company have confirmed the coaching management of the Blue Bulls U21 as they gear up in anticipation of defending their SA Rugby U21 Championship crown when the season resumes.
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Large sports crowds 'unrealistic' this year, says WHO
on August 5, 2020 at 4:17 pm
WHO emergencies director Michael Ryan said it could be 'disastrous' in such circumstances to allow the return of sports matches with tens of thousands of people attending.
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News24.com | Northern Cape Cricket pays tribute to Cecil Jacobs
on August 5, 2020 at 4:15 pm
Northern Cape Cricket and the sporting community of Kimberley is mourning the passing of one of its favourite sons, Cecil Jacobs.
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News24.com | Gareth Bale left out by Zidane for Man City test
on August 5, 2020 at 4:13 pm
Gareth Bale has been left out of Real Madrid's squad for their Champions League last 16 second leg against Manchester City.
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News24.com | Arsenal to make 55 staff redundant due to financial strain of Covid-19
on August 5, 2020 at 3:59 pm
Arsenal have announced they are to make 55 redundancies due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the club's finances.
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News24.com | Nuno confident Premier League will grant Wolves delayed start
on August 5, 2020 at 3:28 pm
Premier League bosses will permit those clubs still involved in European competition to begin their domestic campaign later than the scheduled 12 September date.
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News24.com | Eugene Eloff: Turning down Peter de Villiers had nothing to do with colour
on August 5, 2020 at 3:20 pm
Eugene 'Loffie' Eloff has rubbished a claim that he did not want to be one of Peter de Villiers' assistant coaches at the Springboks over of a presumption that the latter's tenure would be a failure.
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News24.com | Rafael Nadal still preparing to play Roland Garros despite US Open withdrawal
on August 5, 2020 at 3:01 pm
Rafael Nadal said he still intends to play at the French Open next month and remains hopeful it will go ahead, despite withdrawing from the US Open.
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News24.com | Nick Kyrgios 'unbelievably rude and vicious' - commentator Annabel Croft
on August 5, 2020 at 2:51 pm
Tennis commentator Annabel Croft has expressed her disdain at an "unbelievably rude and vicious" Nick Kyrgios after the Australian again traded barbs with a fellow player.
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News24.com | Charles Leclerc: 'I feel responsible for bringing Ferrari's name higher up'
on August 5, 2020 at 2:23 pm
Charles Leclerc says he feels a "great responsibility" to help Ferrari return to its former glory but admits "there is a lot of work to do".
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News24.com | South African cyclist Daryl Impey to join Chris Froome at Israel Start-Up Nation
on August 5, 2020 at 1:40 pm
South African cyclist Daryl Impey will join four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome at Israel Start-Up Nation next season after signing a two-year deal with the team.
