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NewsFeedArgentina’s President Javier Milei has reaffirmed strong alignment with the US and Israel during a visit to Jerusalem, backing their war on Iran. His visit with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu included new agreements and closer ties.Published On 19 Apr 202619 Apr 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
China once again demonstrated its strength in robotics. In fact, dozens of humanoid robots took part in the half marathon held on Sunday and not only completed the race by beating professional athletes but also broke the world record of half marathon. Experts are seeing this as China’s strength. At one time, Elon Musk himself has said that if anyone can compete with Tesla in the matter of robots, it is only China. After the results of the marathon, this seems to be proven true.Robots broke the world record of humans in half marathonOn Sunday, dozens of humanoid robots not…
Illegal cigarettes seized by the police. (Photo: SAPS) More than half of cigarettes sold in South Africa are sold on the black market. This after the illegal sales of these skyrocketed during the covid lockdown due to the ban imposed on the sale of tobacco products. The University of Cape Town’s research unit for the economics of excise products warns in a report that the situation poses a serious threat not only to public health, but also to the South African government’s tax revenues. The ban on cigarettes during the covid lockdown doubled the illegal market in South Africa from…
Bok van Blerk and Nadia Beukes. (Photo: Christine Oelofse/Maroela Media) The popular musical We for you is back on the shelves after years. Bok van Blerk will play the role of gen. Koos de la Rey plays, while Nadia Beukes will stand in the shoes of Nonnie de la Rey, Koos’ wife. The production, originally written by Deon Opperman and Sean Else, was staged at the State Theater in Pretoria in 2008, 2009 and 2012. At the time, Rouel Beukes was in the role of De la Rey, with Michelle Botha, Jannie Moolman, Marisa Drummond and the late Paul Lückhoff…
Some of Saturday’s great highlights were delivered by Sipho Dambile in the 200 m for men (20.02), as well as Lyth Pillay (45.22 in the 400 m), Marlie Viljoen in the 400 m for women (51.72), Marioné Fourie in the 100 m hurdles (12.69) and Colette Uys who won the gold medal in the shot put (16.87 m).
The Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for about a fifth of the world’s oil, has again become the chaotic centre of the United States-Israel war on Iran, as a standoff between Washington and Tehran is complicating efforts to end the war.Iran on Saturday reversed its decision on reopening the strait, and its military opened fire at a ship trying to pass through the waterway after US President Donald Trump said Washington will continue its blockade on Iranian ports.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listTrump has refused to end the blockade until a deal is finalised. On Saturday, he said…
“I am a proud South African and a proud African,” Danie Strooh said before a major athletic event. The 22-year-old discus thrower from Limpopo has already won a series of competitions in the colors of the Texas State University in the USA.
Dr. Ben Moodie, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon attached to the Cintocare hospital in Pretoria. (Photo: Jhua-Nine Wyrley-Birch/Maroela Media) Dr. Ben Moodie, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon attached to the Cintocare hospital in Pretoria, recently made history with an experimental operation that may offer new hope for patients with dementia. However, without the support of medical funds, this breakthrough may remain out of reach for most South Africans. This operation, which was carried out earlier in April, focuses on the lymphatic system, the body’s natural “cleaning system”, and is, according to Moodie, a relatively new concept in brain research. Where…
ALMOST all football fans agree that the team that will go home with full points in the English Premier League (PL) match between Manchester City and Arsenal this weekend will be the one that will walk away with the title of this league.Pep Guardiola’s Man City will welcome his best friend Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal in a much-anticipated match on Sunday at 5.30pm at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester.Since the start of the season, Arsenal have shown signs of strength compared to the past, it is clear that they have learned from their mistakes.Because of this, hopes have grown stronger that the…
Archive photo (Photo: / Freepik)Matric learners will have to properly put on their school socks by now to prepare for the June exams.Dr. Alucia Mabunda, education expert and campus head of the IIE Rosebank College, cautions that matric is not a school year where good performance suddenly only starts to matter in September.Learners who do well in the June exam also build self-confidence for the final exam and broaden their university choices.”The June exam deals with the first half of the year’s work and is one of the first major control points in your final overall mark at the end…