3 Myths Fueling Anti-Immigrant Sentiment in South Africa
As the nation convulses with protests and violence, data and research suggest that some of the biggest arguments against foreigners don’t stand up against the facts.
Govt raises petrol price by Rs4.93, HSD by Rs7.15 per litre
[ Petrol will cost Rs320.73 per litre, while high-speed diesel has been fixed at Rs367.21 A petrol pump in the federal capital seen in this undated image. —FILEPHOTO The federal government on Tuesday increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs4.93 and Rs7.15 per litre, respectively, for July 22. According to a … Read more
Inside the Fight to Rid South Africa of Black Immigrants
As immigration surges in the country, activists are going to extreme lengths to expel foreign nationals, often taking the law into their own hands.
Oil Firms Knew for Decades of Methane’s Danger to Planet, Documents Suggest
The companies knew they were releasing more of the greenhouse gas than they publicly reported, according to industry files cited by the Center for Climate Integrity, an activist organization.
Ava DuVernay’s Documentary ’14th’ Will Close New York Film Festival
Described as a “sequel of sorts” to “13TH,” the new movie argues that the 14th Amendment, which guarantees birthright citizenship, is under attack.
We gave our all for Argentina
Enzo Fernandez insists Argentina gave their best despite a controversial World Cup campaign ending in final heartbreak. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: Enzo Fernandez insists Argentina represented themselves in the “best possible way” at the World Cup despite the Chelsea midfielder’s red card in the final and a host of ugly incidents in their controversial campaign. Fernandez … Read more
US, Mexico resume USMCA trade talks as Trump hits Canada with new tariffs
US and Mexico begin first formal USMCA talks since Washington declined to extend the trade pact on July 1 A drone view shows trucks crossing into the United States via the Zaragoza-Ysleta border bridge, in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, April 2, 2025. REUTERS US and Mexican trade negotiators will meet for a third round of bilateral … Read more
British Politician Ann Widdecombe Was Murdered with a Hammer, Prosecutors Say
The politician, Ann Widdecombe, was eating lunch at home when a man walked in and asked whether she had bank cards, security footage showed.
What Happened When Meta Used A.I. to Ban Accounts on Facebook and Instagram
Users said the technology mistakenly deleted their accounts. To resolve the issue, they still had to rely on A.I.
UN refugee agency says 144 dead or missing off Mauritania
UNHCR says 2,147 people were rescued in 17 sea arrivals recorded in Mauritania so far in 2026 The Mauritanian coast guard carrying out a rescue operation on April 23, 2026. FILE: Photo: AFP The UN refugee agency said on Tuesday that 144 people have been reported dead or missing off the coast of Mauritania while … Read more