Poland says it’s taking a stand over a bloody massacre. Ukraine says it’s a needless affront to a nation fighting for survival. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Kyiv and its allies may be feeling pretty good about the present state of the war with…
Standard Bank has become the first African-based lender authorised to clear renminbi transactions on the continent, a step that deepens the financial plumbing connecting Africa to China and moves more of their trade off the US dollar. The bank, the largest in Africa by assets, said on Friday it had been jointly authorised with the…
One case that boosted morale across Venezuela is the rescue in La Guaira of three young siblings, who emerged from the rubble covered in dust and debris, footage broadcast on state television showed. “Come here, my child, come here,” a man says to the first child as he emerges alive from a gap between chunks…
SpaceX has signalled intentions to launch a dedicated Starlink mobile service for US consumers, according to a report from the Financial Times. The aggressive expansion would position the Elon Musk-led aerospace giant to compete head-to-head with legacy terrestrial carriers Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. Read: IBM unveils world’s first sub-1nm transistor architecture Currently, SpaceX operates a…
Israel and the government of Lebanon have agreed to the framework of a deal to bring “lasting peace and security” between the neighboring countries, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Friday. “Today is a good day in that we are happy to announce the framework agreement between the sovereign government of Lebanon and, of…
The lack of defined entry points means AI is often used in isolated, low-impact ways. (Image source: 123RF) A new field report finds a widening disconnect between organisations’ expectations of artificial intelligence (AI) and the actual outcomes being delivered by the firms using it. The global report, published by tech executive and analyst Kristian Kabashi…
NewsFeed Rescue workers in one Caracas neighbourhood say no help has arrived, two days after twin quakes tore through the city. Al Jazeera’s Noris Soto says aftershocks are making the search for survivors harder and rescue efforts are turning to the recovery of bodies. Published On 27 Jun 202627 Jun 2026 Click here to share…
Fibertime founder Alan Knott-Craig Fibertime, the pay-as-you-go township fibre network founded by serial telecoms entrepreneur Alan Knott-Craig, has reaveled that it has recorded download speeds of 1Gbit/s on its network in Alexandra, Johannesburg – a notable marker for a service better known for its price than its raw performance. In a post on LinkedIn, Knott-Craig…
An F-35B Lighting II, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, takes off from the flight deck of America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), May 13, 2026. Courtesy: U.S. Navy The U.S. military struck Iran on Friday after President Donald Trump accused the Islamic Republic of “foolish violation” of a ceasefire agreement…
Pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) officially went live in South Africa, giving eager fans their first look at local pricing for what is expected to be one of the most lucrative video games of all time. The standard edition of the highly anticipated crime title is priced at R1,499, while the deluxe…
