Former gang member now serves as South Africa’s sports minister
Former gangster and bank robber turned nightclub owner and opposition politician, Gayton McKenzie, has now been appointed as South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture by President Cyril Ramaphosa.…
Kenyan MPs’ pay increase halted amid public backlash
Kenya witnessed its largest protests under President William Ruto’s tenure, sparked by public outrage over proposed pay raises for government officials amid economic challenges. Following widespread criticism and demonstrations, President…
DR Congo soldiers face death sentence for desertion
Twenty-five soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s army have been sentenced to death for fleeing battles against M23 rebels in the conflict-ridden eastern region. They were also found guilty…
Diehard Fans Stick with Floppy Disks
Why Some People Still Use Floppy Disks Despite Their Obsolescence Espen Kraft, a musician from Norway, cherishes his collection of floppy disks for creating music. Even though floppy disks are…
EU Imposes New Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles
EU Raises Tariffs on Chinese Electric Cars to Protect European Industry The European Union has increased tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles to safeguard its own motor industry. These new tariffs…
Jeff Bezos Plans to Sell an Additional $5 Billion in Amazon Stock
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos plans to sell an additional 25 million shares of the tech giant, valued at nearly $5 billion (£3.9 billion). This decision follows a peak in Amazon’s…
Mall Reopens After Car Park Fire
Regent Arcade Shopping Centre in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, had to close temporarily due to a fire that broke out in its multi-storey car park. The incident led to the evacuation of…
US National Anthem’s Unexpected English Ties
In the United States, many people will sing their national anthem on Independence Day, but some may be surprised to learn its tune was originally written in England. John Stafford…
Diddy Accused in New Sexual Assault Case
Rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing another sexual assault case after former porn star Adria English accused him of forcing her into sex work and threatening her career. This is…
Trump’s 2025 Presidency Agenda Explained
President Joe Biden’s Democrats are rallying against a possible agenda for Donald Trump if he wins the upcoming election. The plan, called Project 2025, was created by the conservative Heritage…