Five things to know about the Nobel prizes
Stockholm – Since 1901, the Nobel prizes have been awarded to men, women and organisations for work that has... Read more
3 Oct, 2022
Caster Semenya falls well short in bold bid at world 5 000m
Eugene – Caster Semenya’s first appearance in a world championships in five years on Wednesday saw the controversy-mired South... Read more
21 Jul, 2022
Funny old world: The week’s offbeat news
Paris – From the adventures of a set of dentures to conspiracy theory “Nazi soup”, your weekly roundup of... Read more
18 Feb, 2022
Asian markets mixed as torrid week draws to close
Hong Kong – Asian markets were mixed on Friday, at the end of a broadly damaging week for global investors... Read more
28 Jan, 2022
US stocks tumble again as oil prices reach multi-year highs
New York – Wall Street stocks tumbled again on Wednesday following a volatile session as markets grapple with the... Read more
20 Jan, 2022
Most Asian markets build on rally but Omicron casts shadow
Hong Kong – Most Asian markets rose Wednesday, extending a global rally after their latest sell-off as investors assess... Read more
22 Dec, 2021
Coronavirus: Latest global developments
Paris – Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis: South Africa’s Ramaphosa tests positive South African President Cyril... Read more
13 Dec, 2021
SA, Zimbabwe lead as Africa’s Covid-19 infections more than double
Paris – The Covid-19 pandemic continued its advance around the world this week, led by southern Africa where the... Read more
11 Dec, 2021
Asia markets follow Wall Street with opening gains
Hong Kong – Asian stocks made broad gains in early Thursday trade, following another strong lead from Wall Street... Read more
9 Dec, 2021
Former head of global athletics Lamine Diack dies at 88, his family says
Dakar – The former head of global athletics Lamine Diack, who presided over the sport from 1999 to 2015 but... Read more
3 Dec, 2021
