International News
Bongino Report
- Warriors Overcome Late Blazers Charge to Win Sixth Straight November 27, 2021The post Warriors Overcome Late Blazers Charge to Win Sixth Straight appeared first on The Bongino Report.
- Aaron Rodgers Demands “Full Apology” from Wall Street Journal over “COVID Toe” Report November 27, 2021The post Aaron Rodgers Demands “Full Apology” from Wall Street Journal over “COVID Toe” Report appeared first on The Bongino Report.
- Cowboys-Raiders Game was NFL’s Most Watched Regular Season Game Since 1990 with estimated 38.5 Million Viewers November 27, 2021The post Cowboys-Raiders Game was NFL’s Most Watched Regular Season Game Since 1990 with estimated 38.5 Million Viewers appeared first on The Bongino Report.
- Raiders & Cowboys Players Start Brawling During Postgame Handshakes November 27, 2021The post Raiders & Cowboys Players Start Brawling During Postgame Handshakes appeared first on The Bongino Report.
- As Javier Baez Competition Heats Up Mets Add Versatile Eduardo Escobar November 27, 2021The post As Javier Baez Competition Heats Up Mets Add Versatile Eduardo Escobar appeared first on The Bongino Report.
- Numerous Jobs At Stake For Cleveland Guardians Over Vax Mandate November 27, 2021The post Numerous Jobs At Stake For Cleveland Guardians Over Vax Mandate appeared first on The Bongino Report.
- No Cases of Omicron Variant Discovered Yet in U.S. November 27, 2021The post No Cases of Omicron Variant Discovered Yet in U.S. appeared first on The Bongino Report.
- Drew Brees Urges Baker Mayfield: “Focus On The Business At Hand” November 27, 2021The post Drew Brees Urges Baker Mayfield: “Focus On The Business At Hand” appeared first on The Bongino Report.
- NBA Fines LeBron James $15k For Obscene Gesture at Pacers Game November 27, 2021The post NBA Fines LeBron James $15k For Obscene Gesture at Pacers Game appeared first on The Bongino Report.
- New York Governor Declares “State of Emergency” Over Omicron Variant November 27, 2021The post New York Governor Declares “State of Emergency” Over Omicron Variant appeared first on The Bongino Report.
Business Day Live
- Australia joins list of countries with travel restrictions against Southern Africa November 27, 2021Direct flights from nine southern African countries will be suspended immediately
- US imposes travel bans on Southern Africa over new variant November 27, 2021The World Health Organization listed the mutated virus, now named Omicron, as a “variant of concern” Friday
- Belgium detects first case of new Covid-19 variant in Europe November 26, 2021Belgium confirmed one case of the new Covid-19 variant in someone who travelled from abroad as countries across Europe halted air travel from Southern Africa
- Bitcoin miners look to coolant tanks to make computers work faster November 26, 2021Bitcoin mining operations are made up of thousands of computers stacked on shelves in warehouses surrounded by huge fans
- WHO lauds SA’s speed in reporting new virus variant November 26, 2021The praise will come as scant consolation to those forced to cancel trips to see families over the holiday season or business owners desperate for tourism to return to SA
- US wants more data on new Covid-19 variant before deciding on travel curbs November 26, 2021More scientific data is needed about the new coronavirus variant before the US can determine whether to halt flights from southern African, says Fauci
- Myanmar will arrest those who buy bonds issued by pro-democracy group November 26, 2021The NUG says proceeds from the zero-interest bonds will fund its ‘revolution’ against the military in response to its coup and bloody suppression of protests
- Europe and Asia tighten borders after detection of new Covid-19 variant November 26, 2021Global authorities reacted with alarm on Friday to a new coronavirus variant detected in SA, with the EU and Britain among those tightening border controls
- Upstart winners of Bulgarian election vow to end corruption November 26, 2021Kiril Petkov and Assen Vassilev are working to create a new coalition government in Bulgaria after unexpectedly winning the election
- La Nina prompts fears of severe wildfires in Australia November 26, 2021Research paper analysing Australian fire seasons since 1930 found climate change has played an overwhelming role in creating bushfire weather
- US lawmaker defies China’s demand over Taiwan trip November 26, 2021Democrat lawmaker’s office received a blunt message from the Chinese Embassy telling her to call off the trip that also includes Japan and South Korea
- Oil still gushing from Nigerian wellhead as crews battle to clean up November 26, 2021Santa Barbara wellhead owner Aiteo, the petroleum minister and Nigeria’s president all promised specialist workers would quickly stop the spill
Mail and Guardian
- What you need to know about the EU-Belarus migrant crisis November 18, 2021Here is what you need to know about the crisis that has seen thousands of migrants trapped in dire conditions on the Belarus-Poland border The post What you need to know about the EU-Belarus migrant crisis appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.
- Modi warns bitcoin could ‘spoil’ young Indians November 18, 2021Speaking at an online cybersecurity forum, India's Prime Minister framed virtual money as a domain that needs to be closely policed. The post Modi warns bitcoin could ‘spoil’ young Indians appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.
- Myanmar junta charges Suu Kyi with fraud during 2020 polls November 16, 2021Aung San Suu Kyi has been charged with illegally importing walkie-talkies, sedition and corruption, and faces decades in jail if convicted. The post Myanmar junta charges Suu Kyi with fraud during 2020 polls appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.
- Israel judges postpone key testimony in Netanyahu corruption trial November 16, 2021The former Israeli PM has been charged with bribery, fraud and breach of trust in three separate indictments The post Israel judges postpone key testimony in Netanyahu corruption trial appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.
- Afghanistan’s poppy fields bloom November 13, 2021It is not clear yet whether the Taliban government will clamp down on the illicit trade The post Afghanistan’s poppy fields bloom appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.
- Anti-Semitism has increased during Covid pandemic: EU November 9, 2021Anti-Semitism has grown during the coronavirus pandemic, particularly online, a new EU report said on Tuesday The post Anti-Semitism has increased during Covid pandemic: EU appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.
- ‘Facebook Papers’ hit as platform reports billions in profit October 26, 2021The social media giant has been battling a fresh crisis since former employee Frances Haugen leaked reams of internal studies showing executives knew of their sites' potential for harm, prompting a renewed US push for regulation The post ‘Facebook Papers’ hit as platform reports billions in profit appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.
- Chile is at the dawn of a new political era October 26, 2021A new constitution is being written after a series of student protests rocked Chilean politics. Now, an upcoming presidential election could shift the country towards economic and social change The post Chile is at the dawn of a new political era appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.
- Former US secretary of state Colin Powell dies aged 84 October 18, 2021The 84-year-old died as a result of complications from Covid-19 The post Former US secretary of state Colin Powell dies aged 84 appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.
- Beirut blast investigator forced to pause probe a second time October 12, 2021The 4 August 2020 explosion at Beirut port killed more than 200 people, wounded thousands more and destroyed swathes of the capital. The post Beirut blast investigator forced to pause probe a second time appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.
News24
- News24.com | Revered Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim, 91, dies November 27, 2021Legendary Broadway songwriter Stephen Sondheim, widely credited with revolutionizing American musical theater, died Friday at the age of 91.
- News24.com | New York declares state of emergency amid Omicron variant fears November 27, 2021New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency on Friday due to a rise in Covid-19 cases in the state and the threat of the Omicron variant.
- News24.com | Wary Portuguese welcome return of restrictions amid Covid-19 surge November 26, 2021Many Portuguese are welcoming the return of some Covid-19 restrictions announced by the government on Thursday night amid a surge in infections and the threat of a new highly contagious variant, and some are calling for even tougher
- News24.com | WHO cautions against travel curbs over new Covid variant November 26, 2021The WHO on Friday cautioned against imposing travel restrictions due to the B.1.1.529 Covid-19 variant, saying it would take weeks to understand the implications of the newly discovered strain.
- Businessinsider.co.za | President of Ukraine accused Russia of preparing a coup, as Russian troops amass near the border November 26, 2021Voldymyr Zelensky said he has information that Russia is involved in a coup planned for December 1 or 2. The US has also warned of a Russian invasion.
- Businessinsider.co.za | GoFundMe removes page raising $5 million for Waukesha Christmas parade massacre suspect Darrell Brooks November 26, 2021GoFundMe has taken down a fundraising page aimed at raising $5 million for Waukesha Christmas parade massacre suspect, Darrell Brooks.
- News24.com | EU proposes banning flights from southern Africa over new Covid-19 variant November 26, 2021The European Union (EU) will propose banning travel from southern Africa following the discovery of a new Covid-19 variant that scientists fear could torpedo efforts to beat the pandemic, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has said.
- Businessinsider.co.za | 'Afghan Girl' from 1985 National Geographic cover is evacuated to Italy, aged 49 November 26, 2021The "Afghan Girl," 49, just arrived in Rome. She was photographed in Pakistan in 1984, during the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan.
- News24.com | Cuba inaugurates centre to preserve Castro writings November 26, 2021The Fidel Castro Ruz centre in the capital Havana is the first and only Cuban building to carry his name.
- News24.com | Czech president tests Covid-19 positive, returning to hospital November 25, 2021Czech President Milos Zeman tested positive for Covid-19 and was returning to hospital on Thursday after being released earlier in the day for a different treatment, his office said, confirming media reports.
- News24.com | WATCH | EU regulator gives go-ahead to first Covid-19 shot for 5-11 year olds November 25, 2021Nov 25 - The EU's drug regulator approved the use of Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine for children between the ages of five and 11 on Thursday, paving the way for them to be given a first shot as Europe struggles with a surge in cases.
- News24.com | 'I was murdered': video brings domestic violence victims back to life to warn others November 25, 2021JERUSALEM, Nov 25 - "I was Michal Sela," the dead woman says, looking straight into the camera. "In 2019, I was murdered by the man who was my husband, the killer Eliran Malul. And today, after I lost my life, I call on you: Listen to my voice."
Eye Witness News
- Europe, Asia back vaccine equity as new variant emerges November 27, 2021The World Health Organisation states for every 100 people in high-income countries, 133 doses have been administered, while in low-income countries, only four doses per 100 people have been administered.
- Thailand bans travellers from 8 African countries over variant November 27, 2021The World Health Organization has named the new "variant of concern" Omicron, and scientists are racing to understand it and whether vaccines need adjustments.
- NZ school sorry after Sweeney Todd pupils' throats cut November 27, 2021WorkSafe ordered the school to apologise and make amends to the affected pupils, including an unspecified payment.
- Australia bans southern Africa flights over virus concerns November 27, 2021Scientists are racing to understand how it behaves, but there are fears the strain may be more transmissible or render existing vaccines less effective.
- Prime Minister tours flood-ravaged western Canada November 27, 2021Heavy rains hit British Columbia in mid-November, causing widespread flooding and mudslides that damaged or destroyed roads and bridges, forced thousands to evacuate their homes and left at least four dead and one missing.
- Black Friday: Data shows US consumers have been spending big for weeks November 26, 2021The day after the US Thanksgiving celebration is the traditional start to the holiday shopping season, and normally sees Americans line up outside stores before they open to clinch deals on popular items.
- New COVID variant discovered in SA now identified in Belgium November 26, 2021This comes after a number of countries moved to ban flights from South Africa, including the UK, Germany, Italy and Singapore.
- Which is better for my car, a maintenance or a service plan? November 26, 2021Service and maintenance plans differ in what they offer. Motus want you to know exactly what the different options cover.
- While 'closely monitoring' new COVID variant, WHO cautions against travel curbs November 26, 2021The World Health Organization said its Technical Advisory Group on Virus Evolution (TAG-VE) was holding a meeting Friday to discuss the variant first detected through surveillance in South Africa.
- Pandor hopes to meet with British counterpart to discuss travel restriction November 26, 2021Germany, Israel and Italy have now also followed suite and banned South African flights while the European Union has proposed prohibiting travel from the country.
- Israel finds case of COVID strain first detected in South Africa November 26, 2021'The variant discovered in southern African states has been identified in Israel,' Israel's health ministry said, adding it was recorded 'in a person who returned from Malawi#.
- Germany, Italy ban travel from SA over new COVID variant November 26, 2021The new rules, starting Friday night, will affect South Africa and 'probably neighbouring nations', Acting Health Minister Jens Spahn said, with only German nationals allowed entry.
