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Orlando Pirates prepare for Cape Town match after strong goal-scoring form. Recent win over Stade Abidjan boosts morale. Monnapule Saleng returns to training, sparking speculation about his future with the team. Fans express mixed emotions.
OnePlus rumored to release a smartphone similar to Oppo’s Find X8 Mini, featuring a 6.31-inch OLED screen, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, and a 50 MP main camera. The device may be named 13T or 13 mini and positioned as a high-end offering. Pricing expected to be above OnePlus 13R but below OnePlus 13.
Many big-box stores and shopping malls in the US are turning to solar power to reduce energy costs and emissions. Retail giants like Walmart and Target have vast rooftop and parking lot space that can be utilized for solar panels. Advocates emphasize the economic and environmental benefits of this clean energy transition, urging more companies to invest in rooftop solar despite existing roadblocks.
A digital archive in the Netherlands has published the names of 400,000 suspected Nazi collaborators, shedding new light on Dutch collaboration during WWII. The project, funded by the government, aims to make historical records more accessible. The release has personal and national implications, prompting discussions on collaboration and resistance during the Holocaust. Holocaust education is crucial as the number of survivors dwindles and misinformation about the Holocaust persists.
Changes to government texts under President-elect Trump’s administration are expected to go beyond semantics, with references to climate change and LGBTQ+ rights likely to be downplayed or removed. Experts anticipate significant shifts in language and policies, including the potential erasure of environmental justice issues and the use of dehumanizing terms for immigrants. Concerns also arise regarding the treatment of transgender individuals.
The Biden administration accuses Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces of committing genocide in a civil war, leading to sanctions on the group’s leader and affiliated companies. The conflict, ongoing for nearly two years, has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and a humanitarian crisis. The RSF is accused of targeting civilians based on ethnicity, with reports of brutal violence. UAE companies linked to the RSF leader also face sanctions.
President-elect Trump’s desire for Canada to join the U.S. is not a new concept, dating back to President Jefferson in 1812. Despite Trump’s claims of Canadian support, Prime Minister Trudeau firmly rejects the idea. Polls show Canadians favoring VP Harris over Trump, with historically low opinions of the U.S. during his presidency. Annexation movements in Canada lack public support, highlighting the complexities of Trump’s vision.
At a gala dinner post-South Africa’s contentious election, singer Thandiswa Mazwai urged politicians to prioritize the people and their responsibilities. She criticized the African National Congress for corruption and mismanagement. Mazwai’s songs at the event called out political malpractice, demanding accountability from leaders.
South Africans’ spending stable over 2022-2024, with shifts seen in charity and family support expenses. Standard Bank data shows decline in these areas but stable transport costs despite fuel price hikes. Rising interest payments noted due to increasing prime interest rate since late 2021.
Soldiers who served in Gaza face arrest abroad over war crimes allegations. Israeli soldier fled Brazil after investigation order. Israel’s Foreign Ministry assisted in departure. Case brought by HRF accuses soldier of demolishing civilian homes in Gaza. Outrage in Israel, calls for protection of IDF soldiers. International courts pursue war crimes allegations against Israel. Israeli leadership criticized for soldier’s situation. Universal jurisdiction for war crimes emphasized by human rights advocates.
