World news
- Businessinsider.co.za | 'Sushi terrorism' is spreading as pranksters lick food, utensils in Japan's conveyor belt restaurantson February 3, 2023 at 12:50 pm
Videos garnering tens of millions of views show customers licking utensils or soy sauce bottles, or touching plates of sushi that later are picked up by other customers.
- News24.com | Europe looks to geothermal energy as gas alternativeon February 3, 2023 at 12:48 pm
In Europe, interest in geothermal projects has grown in recent years as officials search for ways to decarbonise their energy systems.
- Businessinsider.co.za | Here's why Israel isn't arming Ukraine despite a global push to do so. It's got another fight in focus.on February 3, 2023 at 11:46 am
Israel has a complicated relationship with Russia, which is cozying up to Iran but letting Israel freely target Iran-linked operations in Syria.
- News24.com | 'Bolsonaro actively participated': Brazil's Lula accuses predecessor of preparing 8 Jan 'coup'on February 3, 2023 at 11:40 am
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has alleged that his predecessor Jair Bolsonaro actively participated in planning for his supporters to storm government buildings.
- Satellite photos show damage at Iran site hit by drone attackon February 3, 2023 at 11:09 am
Iran has blamed Israel for the attack in Isfahan last week, threatening to again raise tensions in the region.
- California gun laws can’t stop mass shootings without federal supportby Joan E Greve on February 3, 2023 at 11:00 am
The Golden State will struggle to stop mass shootings and protect citizens until uniform federal laws on firearms are signedThe recent mass shootings in Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay have brought devastation, outrage and shock to Californians. As the state grieves the loss of 19 residents, one question continues to arise: how could this happen in the state with some of the strongest gun laws in the US?California’s gun laws include bans on the military-style assault weapons and large-capacity magazines that have been used in many mass shootings. It is one of just two states, along with New Jersey, to receive an “A” rating from the gun safety group Giffords, based on the strength of its firearm regulations. Continue reading...
- Dominic Raab denies being abusive towards anti-Brexit campaigner Gina Miller – UK politics liveby Andrew Sparrow on February 3, 2023 at 10:59 am
Justice secretary facing a number of bullying claims says Miller’s allegations are ‘baseless and malicious’ Steve Montgomery, chair of the Rail Delivery Group, which represents train operators, told Sky News this morning that negotiations with Aslef are “going backwards” and “the talks have not moved on as quickly as we’d like”. He said:We all understand that we want to give our staff a pay increase, [it’s] naturally important, particularly in these economic climates.But drivers’ average wages are £60,000 at this moment. We are offering up to £65,000 over two years. That’s quite a significant increase for people. Continue reading...
- Russia-Ukraine war live: Ukraine presses criminal charges against Wagner group founder Yevgeny Prigozhinby Martin Belam (now) and Helen Sullivan (earlier) on February 3, 2023 at 10:57 am
Prosecutor general presses charges; second day of talks as Ukrainian president says pace of sanctions has slowedRussia-Ukraine war at a glanceMaria Zakharova, the Russian foreign ministry spokesperson, has posted to Telegram, responding to the Ukrainian president’s comments about the slowing down of western sanctions on Russia.She quotes the media saying “Zelenskiy complained that the pace of sanctions in Europe has slowed down, and Russia has become faster to adapt to restrictions” and goes on to write:Western Europe, falling into recession, having long lost the habit of survival, is sinking, with Ukraine tied to its feet.At night, the Russian military attacked the Barvinkove community in the Kharkiv region. A private house was destroyed and a 70-year-old man was rescued from the rubble. Two men died.Also at night, the Russian army shelled Kherson. They hit one of the shopping centres, a fire started there. People were not injured. Nikopol in the Dnipropetrovsk region also came under fire. There are no dead or injured. Continue reading...
- Pentagon says it is monitoring Chinese spy balloon spotted flying over USby Julian Borger in Washington on February 3, 2023 at 10:57 am
Officials say balloon has been watched for a few days but decided not to shoot it down for safety reasonsThe Pentagon has said it is tracking a Chinese spy balloon flying over the US but decided against shooting it down for safety reasons.Defence officials said the balloon has been watched since it entered US airspace at high altitude a couple of days ago. It has been monitored by several methods including crewed aircraft, and has most recently been tracked crossing Montana, where the US has silo-based nuclear missiles. Continue reading...
- Police will continue until system changes, says grieving family | First Thingby Nicola Slawson on February 3, 2023 at 10:45 am
Tyre Nichols’ death reopens wounds felt by family of Steven Askew, who died 10 years ago at hands of Memphis police. Plus, wave of ‘sushi terrorism’ grips JapanGood morning.More than 200 miles away from Memphis, as Tyre Nichols’ family mourned the beating to death of their son at the hands of police, Sylvia Askew was at home, taking care of her ailing husband in Nashville, writes Edwin Rios and Oliver Laughland.What happened to Steven? On the night he was killed, Steven was parked outside an apartment complex, waiting to pick up his girlfriend, when he fell asleep in his car. Two Memphis police officers, Matthew Dyess and Ned Aufdenkamp, responded to an unrelated noise complaint nearby and approached Steven’s vehicle, saw him asleep in the driver’s seat and spotted a firearm. Seconds after Steven woke, the officers opened fire, hitting Steven nine times, including six times in the back.Why did they say they shot him? They said they spotted a firearm inside the vehicle, and claimed as Steven woke he picked it up and pointed it. As the evidence would later show, their accounts were inconsistent and unreliable.What does Shah say about the work he has to do? “I hold myself to outcomes. I don’t hold myself to best efforts. I feel like there’s a lot of people who are like, ‘Well, I gave it my best.’ And I was like, ‘Well, I mean, that’s not enough. You either have reduced climate emissions or you haven’t.’ Continue reading...
- Gary Glitter freed from jail after serving half of his 16-year sentence – reportsby PA Media on February 3, 2023 at 10:45 am
Former pop star was jailed in 2015 for sexually abusing three schoolgirlsGary Glitter has been freed from prison after serving half of his 16-year sentence for sexual abuse crimes, it has been reported.The former pop star, who had a string of chart hits in the 1970s, was jailed in 2015 for sexually abusing three schoolgirls. Continue reading...
- Businessinsider.co.za | Google will bring generative AI to Gmail. It's trying to stem the threat of the Microsoft-OpenAI alliance.on February 3, 2023 at 10:35 am
Get ready to have AI features on your email as Google wants to remind people it's been using AI longer than the Microsoft-ChatGPT alliance existed.
Africa news
- Businessinsider.co.za | 'Sushi terrorism' is spreading as pranksters lick food, utensils in Japan's conveyor belt restaurantson February 3, 2023 at 12:50 pm
Videos garnering tens of millions of views show customers licking utensils or soy sauce bottles, or touching plates of sushi that later are picked up by other customers.
- News24.com | Europe looks to geothermal energy as gas alternativeon February 3, 2023 at 12:48 pm
In Europe, interest in geothermal projects has grown in recent years as officials search for ways to decarbonise their energy systems.
- Businessinsider.co.za | Here's why Israel isn't arming Ukraine despite a global push to do so. It's got another fight in focus.on February 3, 2023 at 11:46 am
Israel has a complicated relationship with Russia, which is cozying up to Iran but letting Israel freely target Iran-linked operations in Syria.
- News24.com | 'Bolsonaro actively participated': Brazil's Lula accuses predecessor of preparing 8 Jan 'coup'on February 3, 2023 at 11:40 am
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has alleged that his predecessor Jair Bolsonaro actively participated in planning for his supporters to storm government buildings.
- Businessinsider.co.za | Google will bring generative AI to Gmail. It's trying to stem the threat of the Microsoft-OpenAI alliance.on February 3, 2023 at 10:35 am
Get ready to have AI features on your email as Google wants to remind people it's been using AI longer than the Microsoft-ChatGPT alliance existed.
- News24.com | 'You've just got to keep at it': Biden urges black leaders on police reform effortson February 3, 2023 at 10:30 am
US President Joe Biden has said he hopes the death of Tyre Nichols after a police beating will spur Congress to enact police reforms.
- Pope Francis Visits South Sudan to Highlight Young Nation’s Troublesby Declan Walsh and Jim Huylebroek on February 3, 2023 at 10:21 am
The soaring hopes at South Sudan’s creation in 2011 have been cruelly dashed. Pope Francis arrives there with other religious leaders on Friday to highlight its plight.
- News24.com | Meta skyrockets after earnings - but Google, Apple hit by gloomon February 3, 2023 at 10:13 am
Google and Apple on Thursday reported downbeat results for the last quarter of 2022 as Amazon beat expectations, but warned that the coming months would be uncertain in a difficult moment for Big Tech.
- Businessinsider.co.za | An Iowa teen was arrested for sharing a fake cancer journey on social media to steal $37,000on February 3, 2023 at 9:40 am
A subsequent search of Russo's residence apparently turned up an IV pole with a feeding pump as well as a wig.
- News24.com | Pentagon tracking Chinese spy balloon with 'limited additive value' over USon February 3, 2023 at 9:31 am
The Pentagon has said it is tracking a Chinese spy balloon flying high over the United States, reviving tensions between the two countries just days ahead of a rare visit to Beijing by the top US diplomat.
- Businessinsider.co.za | Australia won't put King Charles on new $5 bill, instead opting for a design honoring Indigenous peopleon February 3, 2023 at 8:46 am
The Reserve Bank announced that it will consult with First Australians to design a $5 bill that celebrates Indigenous people.
- News24.com | After William and Kate's tour, Dutch royals met with protest action in Caribbean over colonial paston February 3, 2023 at 8:32 am
King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima and heir to the throne, Princess Catharina-Amalia, are currently touring the Caribbean – but while attending a lecture at the University of Aruba on Tuesday, a woman stood up and began singing gospel song Oh, Freedom in protest.
SA Breaking news
- Kenyan cops, informant handed heavy sentences for killing human rights lawyeron February 3, 2023 at 11:10 am
A Kenyan court on Friday handed decades-long prison sentences to three police officers and their civilian informant for the 2016 murder of human rights lawyer Willie Kimani.
- Stabbed pupil complained about assault, bullies from last year: fatheron February 3, 2023 at 11:09 am
The father of a grade 10 teenager stabbed to death outside Geluksdal Secondary School says he started reporting assaults to the school last year when his son first complained of bullying.
- Bus driver who assaulted a learner facing assault, attempted murder chargesby Ottis Thabo Mbuyane on February 3, 2023 at 11:05 am
A case of common assault and attempted murder against 55 year-old school bus driver has been postponed to Friday next week in the Hoopstad Magistrate's Court. The post Bus driver who assaulted a learner facing assault, attempted murder charges appeared first on SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader..
- POLL | Do you think it’s OK to use a deceased person’s social media account to promote your work?on February 3, 2023 at 11:00 am
Babes Wodumo has promoted a music single on her late husband’s Facebook account which has 1.4-million followers.
- 'Life goes on' after Brazil riots but problems must be tackled: Supreme Court Justiceon February 3, 2023 at 10:45 am
Brazil must make sure it addresses the problems that led to the riots in Brasilia last month, including the “politicisation” of the police and the role of social media, but, for now, life goes on as usual, Supreme Court Justice Gilmar Mendes said on Friday.
- Kenny Kunene sworn in as Joburg's Transport MMCon February 3, 2023 at 10:43 am
Patriotic Alliance's deputy president, Kenny Kunene was chosen to head up the transport portfolio.
- Ferrari 360 Spider owned by David Beckham on sale for R2.3mon February 3, 2023 at 10:43 am
The football star owned the car in the early 2000s when Manchester United won the Premier League title
- Bavuma happy with Proteas’ batting efforts against Englandby chettya@theherald.co.za (Amir Chetty) on February 3, 2023 at 10:39 am
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma believes the high-scoring nature of the recent ODI series against England could be attributed to the quality of the batting on display instead of the substandard bowling from the respective attacks.
- ANC challenges DA court victory to expose cadre deployment recordsby mbolekwas@sundaytimes.co.za (Sisanda Mbolekwa) on February 3, 2023 at 10:38 am
The ANC intends to appeal the decision of the Johannesburg high court in relation to the application brought by the official opposition party to seek records of the ruling party’s national deployment committee.
- Teen tries to save granny as 14 are killed in four attacks in Eastern Capeon February 3, 2023 at 10:35 am
A teenager has been hailed as a hero for his valiant attempts to save his relatives from armed attackers.
- Parts of South Africa in the grip of deadly gun violenceon February 3, 2023 at 10:22 am
Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape have been experiencing mass shootings over the past week.
- Ousted DA, ActionSA react to incoming Joburg mayoral committeeby mbolekwas@sundaytimes.co.za (Sisanda Mbolekwa) on February 3, 2023 at 10:02 am
The announcement about the incoming mayoral committee in Johannesburg “validates access to patronage networks”, according to ActionSA.
Sport
- News24.com | Mick Schumacher adds McLaren F1 to his reserve driver responsibilitieson February 3, 2023 at 12:26 pm
Mick Schumacher, already signed as a reserve driver for Mercedes this season, will also perform a similar role at McLaren, the British Formula 1 team announced.
- News24.com | SA Tourism's R900m Spurs sponsor backlash: 4 other controversial club-country dealson February 3, 2023 at 12:07 pm
SA Tourism's imminent announcement of becoming an official sleeve sponsor of Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur has caused a huge uproar in the country.
- News24.com | From Soweto to Durban: Ex-Orlando Pirates captain Happy Jele joins Royal AMon February 3, 2023 at 10:54 am
DStv Premiership outfit Royal AM have confirmed the signing of former Orlando Pirates captain Happy Jele.
- News24.com | Pitso apologises to fans after 'unacceptable' first defeat: 'No excuses'on February 3, 2023 at 10:47 am
Al Ahli Saudi head coach Pitso Mosimane took to social media to apologise following their humiliating defeat to Al Akhdoud in an Saudi First Division League encounter.
- News24.com | Lara hopes to boost Windies on return to scene of big century in Bulawayoon February 3, 2023 at 10:45 am
West Indies cricket legend Brian Lara has fond memories of the southwestern Zimbabwe city of Bulawayo where he scored 191 in a Test innings 20 years ago.
- News24.com | Sharks tweak side for Stormers URC derby, top Boks restedon February 3, 2023 at 10:39 am
Sharks director of rugby Neil Powell has named his team for Saturday's URC derby against the Stormers in Durban.
- News24.com | Pirates coach Jose Riveiro on preparation for Sundowns: 'There is nothing special to do'on February 3, 2023 at 9:57 am
Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says that there is no special preparation in place for Mamelodi Sundowns as they get ready to face off on Saturday.
- News24.com | Fit-again Senatla ready to give Stormers more punch out wide: 'Keen to get going again'on February 3, 2023 at 9:32 am
The Stormers can look forward to the return of flying wing Seabelo Senatla as the former Blitzbok returns from a long-term injury.
- News24.com | Nick Kyrgios pleads guilty to assaulting ex-girlfriendon February 3, 2023 at 8:28 am
Tennis star Nick Kyrgios pleaded guilty in an Australian court to assaulting his then-girlfriend by pushing her to the ground in January 2021.
- News24.com | Jake White after near-death experience: 'I see things completely differently now'on February 3, 2023 at 6:41 am
Following a dangerous health scare in which he was hospitalised and required surgery, Bulls coach Jake White is on the comeback trail with renewed vigour.
- News24.com | Leeds United was SA's first target before Tottenham as controversial deal debate rages onon February 3, 2023 at 12:13 am
Leeds United, News24 has learned, is the other team South African Tourism had initially approached for sponsorship purposes in the English Premiership.
- News24.com | Luus hopes Proteas make history at Women's World Cup: 'Hopefully, this year is our year'on February 2, 2023 at 10:04 pm
Proteas skipper Sune Luus hopes her side can keep the trophy in South Africa as they host the T20 Women's World Cup next week.