Mon 08 June 2026: In an early morning social media message, US President Donald Trump says both Israel and Iran are seeking an off-ramp to their latest bout of fighting. “Both sides Israel and Iran are looking to do an immediate ceasefire in final negotiations. Peace is proceeding subject to ignorance or stupidity getting in […]
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Mon 08 June 2026: Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today: 👇🏼 ◼️ SA unveils biometric population register: “The Department of Home Affairs will set a date after which the green ID books will not be recognised,” Ramaphosa said. Government is also moving to address the misuse of Traffic Registration Numbers, which are issued to […]
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Mon 08 June 2026: Government will establish an Intelligent Population Register containing biometric data for every person in South Africa and introduce new regulations to prevent the misuse of Traffic Registration Numbers (TRNs). This is part of a broader effort to strengthen migration management while upholding constitutional values and human dignity. Addressing the nation on […]
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Mon 08 June 2026: A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 has hit the Philippines, causing destruction to buildings and prompting tsunami warnings throughout Asia. The quake occurred just before 7:40 am local time on Monday near the southern island of Mindanao, as reported by the United States Geological Survey. The initial earthquake was followed by more than […]
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Sun 07 June 2026: President Cyril Ramaphosa has identified the Departments of Home Affairs, Transport and Labour as key to tackling the country’s undocumented migrant issue. Ramaphosa detailed the state’s stance following months of demonstrations, unrest and instability. In addition to the departments’ roles in dealing with the crisis, Ramaphosa outlined the following: Crack down […]
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Sun 07 June 2026: Governments and car manufacturers sell electric cars as the future of green transport. But a less visible trend is challenging this story: many electric cars are getting bigger. The International Energy Agency recently reported that larger models, including sports utility vehicles (SUVs), are taking up a major share of electric car markets. In China, electric […]
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Sun 07 June 2026: As he spoke at a gathering on Saturday to protest Paramount Skydance‘s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, stand-up comedian Adam Conover framed the ongoing media consolidation as an existential threat to an industry that made the United States a cultural power. “It’s about to die, and that’s why I feel so passionately […]
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Sun 07 June 2026: Kosovo voters went to the polls for a snap parliamentary election — the third in 18 months — hoping to break the political deadlock in the Balkan state seeking EU and NATO membership. Sunday’s ballot was scheduled after the main political parties failed to agree by a March deadline on who […]
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Sun 07 June 2026: The WFP warns that the impacts of the war are resulting in substantial food price increases that are being felt in ‘fragile countries’. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran is putting millions of people at risk of hunger. […]
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Sun 07 June 2026: Across Africa, social media redefines politics, culture, identity, and connection, blurring community and performance. Nairobi, Kenya – When I walked away from a career in law and moved into what is now called content creation, the intention was simple: To share my art. At the time, photographers in Nairobi were known for […]
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