The second of two red panda cubs born at a Santa Barbara Zoo in California earlier this summer died over the weekend, the zoo said Monday. Another cub born to a red panda named Ruby died earlier this month, the zoo said in a statement. That cub was found dead by zoo staff on July…
South Africa’s informal economy is heading for a wave of formalisation in which spaza shop owners become multi-store entrepreneurs and cash all but vanishes from the townships, according to Shop2Shop founder and CEO Peter Berry. Speaking on an investor call on Wednesday, hours after Pepkor announced it would merge its Flash business with Shop2Shop to…
Sam Neill, the New Zealand actor best known for his role in the “Jurassic Park” movies, has died, his family said Monday. He was 78. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterised his whole…
Published On 12 Jul 202612 Jul 2026 Qatar’s former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at the age of 74, the country’s Amiri Diwan said. “With hearts steadfast in faith in God’s decree and destiny, the Amiri Diwan mourns the great loss to the nation of the late – may God have…
LOS ANGELES — Actor Randolph Mantooth, best known for his role as firefighter and medic John Gage in NBC’s “Emergency!” television series in the 1970s, has died at age 80 after a long illness, his family said Friday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Mantooth’s role and…
A man who was accused of faking his own death and fleeing to Europe to evade rape charges in the U.S. has died after he was taken to a hospital from a Utah prison, authorities said Friday. Nicholas Rossi, 38, was serving at least 10 years in prison for two sexual assault cases that went…
2,500 passes since Spain’s last World Cup goal – key stats as Cape Verde earn point Veteran goalkeeper Vozinha stars and Spain reach 2,500 passes since their last World Cup goal – the key stats as debutants Cape Verde secure a memorable point in Atlanta. 3 days ago
Cape Town — Legendary South African jazz composer and cultural icon Abdullah Ibrahim has died aged 91. His family confirmed that Ibrahim died peacefully in Germany after a short illness. With a career spanning more than 70 years, Ibrahim was one of the most influential and celebrated figures in international jazz, always staying true by…
A young woman died in Brazil after being launched off a bridge for a rope jump without a safety cord, police said Sunday. The 21-year-old woman, who aspired to become a physical education teacher, had asked to be launched from the bridge airplane style, with two instructors hoisting her above their shoulders as she spread…
Botswana’s former head of state Festus Mogae has died at the age of 86, President Duma Boko has announced. “Today Botswana mourns a distinguished statesman and patriot whose life was devoted to the service of his country,” Boko announced, adding that Mogae died early on Friday. The former president, who led Botswana from 1998 to…
