Heavy gunfire in Somali capital as row over election delay escalates
The opposition has called for protests after the president’s term in office was extended by a year.
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Millions at risk as heavy rains threaten floods across the South
It seems that the South isn’t in the clear after a damp Memorial Day weekend. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Around 15 million people are under flood alerts from Louisiana to Georgia on Tuesday as the region braces for more heavy rains and thunderstorms that…
IAEA says Iran’s Khondab heavy water reactor no longer operational | United Nations
NewsFeed The UN’s nuclear watchdog says Iran’s Khondab heavy water production plant is no longer operational after suffering severe damage in an Israeli strike on March 27. The reactor, which contains no declared nuclear material, was hit along with other key infrastructure sites. Published On 30 Mar 202630 Mar 2026 Click here to share on…
Bitcoin plummets in value again after week of heavy losses | Crypto News
The world’s most popular cryptocurrency has lost about one-third of its value since the start of the year. Published On 6 Feb 20266 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Bitcoin has fallen sharply, racking up more losses after a tumultuous week for the world’s most popular cryptocurrency. The digital currency…
Syria announces ceasefire agreement with Kurd-led SDF after heavy fighting | Syria’s War News
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Agreement will see government takeover of SDF controlled areas, and SDF integration into Syrian military. Published On 18 Jan 202618 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share The Syrian government has announced a ceasefire has been agreed with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces that will involve the withdrawal…
Heavy rains compound dire conditions of displaced Gazans, UN warns
Heavy rains over the past week have compounded the already dire living conditions of the hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, UN agencies say. Unicef spokesman Jonathan Crickx told the BBC that the weather overnight had been “horrendous”, with the rain so intense that he had seen up to 15cm (6in)…
New Vox partner programme helps ISPs expand without the heavy lifting
While niche internet service providers play a crucial role in bringing connectivity to underserved areas, they are often held back by the huge capital investment requirements. In response, Vox, one of South Africa’s leading internet and communications companies, has launched a partner programme that allows ISPs to benefit from its extensive network infrastructure, peering agreements,…
20 million under winter weather alerts as heavy snow targets West and Midwest
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At least 41 dead as heavy rain, flooding and landslides hit central Vietnam | Floods News
Forecasters warn more flooding, landslides expected as tens of thousands of people are evacuated from their homes. Published On 20 Nov 202520 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Authorities in Vietnam say at least 41 people have been killed in a barrage of torrential rain, flooding and landslides, as rescue…
Revolut hires heavy hitter as it readies its South African launch
Gaby Magomola Digital bank Revolut has appointed former African Bank CEO Gaby Magomola as chairman of its South African subsidiary, all while the digital challenger pursues a formal banking licence with local regulators. In a statement on Friday, Revolut said it has submitted its “section 12” application to the Prudential Authority of the Reserve Bank…