Gloria Steinem, who became a face of the women’s liberation movement in the US, has died, aged 92, her foundation says. In a post on Instagram, it said she “passed away peacefully” at her home in New York City, “surrounded by many who loved her”. Steinem, who was a writer and magazine editor, co-founded the […]
Continue ReadingA man struck by lightning as he was walking down the street in Staten Island, New York, has described the experience as “horrific”. Thomas Fahmy said he had been walking to the dentist on 27 August when he saw “a bright white flash” and instantly fell to the ground. “I’ve never felt these sensations ever […]
Continue ReadingJeffery’s twin brother Carlon, who is also an actor, reposted that statement as well as a clip of his sister on a beach and a screenshot of an undated text message. “Hey Sis, call me back when you get this. I was just calling to see how your day went! I love you to the […]
Continue ReadingThe world has entered a “danger zone of extreme weather” as the impacts of El Niño start to be felt globally, UN head António Guterres has warned. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released the latest data on the natural weather phenomenon showing it could be the strongest for more than 70 years and last […]
Continue ReadingDonald Trump’s portrait has made its way on to a US coin – the first time a living president has appeared on American currency in a century. On Wednesday, the US Mint launched the $1 coin with a portrait of Trump alongside the words “LIBERTY” and “IN GOD WE TRUST”, to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. […]
Continue ReadingPolice in Sydney are investigating a second possible mistaken identity killing at the hands of organised crime in less than 48 hours. About 15:15 local time on Wednesday, emergency services rushed to a home in Merrylands West after reports a man in his 40s had been targeted in a drive-by shooting. He died at the […]
Continue ReadingThe 1961 Indemnity Act was passed by the apartheid government in the wake of the massacre and protected the police and government from having criminal charges or even civil claims brought against them in relation to what happened at Sharpeville. Despite more than 30 years of democratic rule, that law remains on the statute books. […]
Continue ReadingBritish actor Tim Curry died of coronary artery disease, his spokesman has confirmed to the BBC. The Rocky Horror Picture Show star died in his Los Angeles home on 25 August, aged 80. In addition to the heart condition, Curry had a history of stroke and kidney cancer, which were significant conditions that contributed to […]
Continue ReadingEven before that announcement, Grande had described the Eternal Sunshine tour – which started in the US in June – as “one last hurrah”, saying she wanted to take more acting roles after her Oscar-nominated performance in Wicked. That meant her 10 show residency at London’s O2 Arena represented many fans’ last chance to see […]
Continue ReadingOver the last year, Uber has also pulled out of Ivory Coast and Tanzania. The latest announcement means Egypt, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa are the only African countries in which the firm now operates. “This decision is limited strictly to these two markets and does not impact our operations across the rest of the […]
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