Putin admits Ukraine attacks hitting Russian economy, society | Russia-Ukraine war News
Ukraine has increasingly targeted Russian refineries, depots and pipelines, as well as fuel supplies in Crimea. By AFP, Reuters and The Associated Press Published On 12 Jun 202612 Jun 2026 President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged that the recent surge in Ukrainian attacks is inflicting damage on the Russian economy and society. Putin’s remarks on Friday…
Siri AI is finally here!
The most significant revelation to emerge from WWDC 2026 was, as widely anticipated, the debut of Apple’s next-generation virtual assistant. Officially branded as Siri AI, this artificial intelligence-boosted system is thoroughly infused into the core fabrics of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. While early access registration is available for users eager to test the beta software…
Africa: Health Emerges As a Strategic Frontline for Africa Ahead of Bonn Climate Conference
Bonn — Africa contributes the least to global greenhouse gas emissions, yet it faces some of the world’s most severe climate-related health impacts. Several realities define the continent’s climate and health landscape – increased infectious diseases, air pollution, death, disruption and pressure on health systems through heatwaves, floods, droughts and storms. Changing temperatures and, more…
Africa Needs a Radical Plan to Tackle 15m Youth Job Crisis
Addis Ababa — Africa has no problem with ideas, but the struggle is in how to implement them, leaders said at an inaugural forum convened to promote action on development. Addressing the inaugural Africa Development Impact Forum (ADIF), Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Executive Secretary Clever Gatete emphasised that Africa must move quickly from great…
Tesla deal makes ‘Elon’s life a little easier’
Gwynne Shotwell, SpaceX’s president and chief operating officer, interviews with CNBC during the company’s IPO at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City on June 12, 2026. Adam Jeffery | CNBC As SpaceX was poised to hit the Nasdaq following the largest initial public offering on record, Elon Musk’s second-in-command, Gwynne Shotwell, didn’t dismiss the…
Threat actors look beyond inbox in phishing attacks
James Dyer, head of threat intelligence, KnowBe4. Threat actors are redefining the attack surface at scale, due to generative AI capable of delivering flawless, personalised phishing attacks and enhancing every step of the kill chain. This emerged during an exclusive round table event presented by KnowBe4, aligned to ITWeb Security Summit 2026. James Dyer, head…
Africa: South Africa’s Bafana Open Campaign With Defeat By Mexico and Two Red Cards
One of Africa’s 10 representatives at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, South Africa, kicked off their campaign on a poor note last night, beaten 2-0 by co-host Mexico inside iconic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. Unlike 16 years ago when South Africa hosted the Mundial and were forced to a 1-1 in the opening game…
Africa: Franklin Nechi – Empowering Lives Across Africa
From healthcare and women’s empowerment to culture, enterprise and global mobility, Optiva Capital Partners is redefining corporate impact in Africa, writes Chiemelie Ezeobi In the evolving story of African enterprise, a new class of institutions is emerging, companies that measure success not only by financial performance, but by the depth of their impact on society….
Medical Examiner reveals new details into James Handy’s cause of death
A Los Angeles medical examiner has revealed the cause of death for actor James Handy, who was fatally stabbed allegedly by the son of his girlfriend on June 3. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Handy, 81, died in a homicide caused by a stab wound…