South Africa’s grid under pressure as electricity workers protest
South Africa’s power grid was under pressure on Friday, with controlled blackouts possible, due to workers protesting over pay, a test of new President Cyril Ramaphosa’s efforts put the state…
Families in Iran to watch football matches together for the first time
Authorities in Tehran cancelled plans to allow families to watch Iran’s World Cup football opener against Morocco on Friday in the stadium and public parks of the Islamic republic’s capital.…
US air strike targets Pakistan Taliban chief in Afghanistan
The United States has launched an air strike on the Taliban in Afghanistan. There are unconfirmed media reports that Mullah Fazlullah the commander of the Pakistan Taliban - has been…
Boris Becker claims diplomatic immunity in bankruptcy case
Former tennis champion Boris Becker is claiming diplomatic immunity against an attempt to sue him. The three-time Wimbledon winner claims his appointment as a diplomat by the Central African Republic…
Why Cate Blanchett and Sandra Bullock want to ‘stop being polite’
Ocean's 8 has more A-list actresses than virtually any film in Hollywood history, but its stars say it's time they demanded more equality behind the scenes. With countless box office…
