Arundhati Roy ‘shocked’ by jury’s Gaza remarks, quits Berlin film festival | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Jury chair Wim Wenders said filmmakers ‘have to stay out of politics’ when asked about German support for Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza. Listen to this article | 3 mins info Indian author Arundhati Roy has announced that she is withdrawing from the Berlin International Film Festival after what she described as “unconscionable statements” by its jury…
Ramaphosa presses ahead with Eskom break-up
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivering the 2026 state of hte nation address. Rodger Bosch/Reuters South Africa will push ahead with breaking up Eskom and creating a standalone company to run the transmission grid, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday, a key reform being monitored closely by international investors. The economy has been hobbled for years by…
Roku stock surges on earnings beat, record premium subscriptions
Shares of Roku jumped 8% on Friday after the video streaming company posted fourth-quarter results that trounced analysts’ expectations and offered strong guidance. Here’s how the company did based on analysts’ estimates compiled by LSEG: Earnings per share: 53 cents vs. 28 cents Revenue: $1.39 billion vs. $1.35 billion “The biggest driver of our subscriptions…
Microsoft faces double downgrade as AI optimism cools
Wall Street’s sentiment toward Microsoft is shifting as analysts express growing concern over the disruptive potential of artificial intelligence. In less than a week, the tech giant has been downgraded twice, with Melius Research moving the stock from Hold from Buy on Monday. Read: Pony AI and Toyota launch mass production of driverless bZ4X robotaxis…
19-year-old speedskater takes gold in 10,000 meters
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eMedia’s eVOD streaming platform racks up 2.2m users
Watch time on the eVOD platform increased by 56%. (Image: Supplied) Local video-on-demand platform eVOD reached 2.2 million registered users in the third quarter of 2025, says the company. eVOD is owned by eMedia, the parent company of e.tv and Openview. In a statement, eVOD reveals it recorded a 22% year-on-year increase in registrations, which…
Ex-CNN host Don Lemon pleads not guilty in Minnesota church protest case
The former CNN host and eight others have been charged for interrupting a church service to protest immigration raids in the state.
Cell C cleans up its balance sheet but faces tough trading reality
Cell C has reported a R3.4-billion profit in its maiden results as a JSE-listed company, but the eye-catching number owes almost everything to a once-off balance sheet restructuring rather than underlying trading performance. The mobile operator, which listed on 27 November 2025 after a comprehensive debt-for-equity conversion, reported revenue of R5.7-billion for the six months…
8/10/2025: The Cap Arcona; Jamie Lee Curtis
First, a report on the sinking of the Cap Arcona Nazi ship. And, Jamie Lee Curtis: The 60 Minutes Interview.
Samsung confirms the Galaxy S26 launch event date
Following its initial CES “First Look” showcase, Samsung has officially confirmed that its next Galaxy Unpacked event will take place on February 25 at 1 PM ET. The presentation is expected to serve as the global launchpad for the Galaxy S26 series alongside significant updates to the Galaxy AI ecosystem. Read: Pony AI and Toyota…