Новости за 17.08.2023

A 1939 Ford 91A V8 that featured in a groundbreaking eighties movie is being sold at auction from the end of this week - but do you recognise it from the big screen?

Danish studios Henning Larsen and Cobe have created the European Spallation Source research campus in Lund, Sweden, which houses an underground proton accelerator. The atomic-science research campus, which is located in Lund in southern Sweden, will be home to the "world's most advanced neutron source" when it opens. It was designed by Henning Larsen and

Ferdinand Omanyala was unknown when he raced in one of ASA's Grand Prix meetings last year. But the Kenyan's stocks have since risen to the point where he could win World Champs gold in the 100m.

Load shedding has been blamed by strategists as the single biggest factor weighing on the rand. So, signs that the crisis is easing bode well for the currency.

If we are going to avoid another Nakba the time to act is now, argues Oscar van Heerden. We owe it to both the Jewish and Palestinian people in that part of the world, he writes.

Don't mention the war. In a warm and perceptive article on how much the Germans “love and envy” the Brits (inspired by Harry Kane moving to Munich), German columnist Alexander von Schoenburg refers obliquely to the Brits' obsession with “your twin victories in the first half of the 20th Century.”

By Faten Omar Discover elegance at Al-Mufaddal Al-Dahabi Al-Kuwait Jewelry Co, a prestigious gold shop in Kuwait that offers an exquisite collection that showcases contemporary meticulously handcrafted designs. Hozefa Fauji, Managing Director of Al-Mufaddal Al-Dahabi Al-Kuwait Jewelry Co, explained to Kuwait Times the history of his family-owned stores that have been creating finely curated gold …

The travel company allegedly took thousands of rands of would-be holidaymakers' money after closing its doors last week.

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats (3-5) return from the bye week to host the Edmonton Elks (0-9) at Tim Hortons Field Thursday night.

The supermarkets are coming out on top.

Step beyond the rhetoric of challenging Western hegemony, and there is little agreement on how to get there, says Johan Fourie.

Beyond a yacht's gearbox lies the stern gear, the coupling that connects the engine power to the propeller shaft

The City of Cape Town’s handling of the recent standoff with the taxi industry was hopeful and efficient in equal measure. And other authorities would do well to emulate the city, and make a choice for the rule of law, writes Pieter du Toit.

Not all neighbours get along. That’s been true since time immemorial and is unlikely ever to change.

Howling at the moonshots

The Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill is a critical part of electricity reform. But it will be highly contested, a top ANC MP has warned.

The violence broke out in Jaranwala, on the outskirts of the industrial city of Faisalabad, after allegations spread that Christians had desecrated the Koran, forcing families to flee their homes. A spokesperson for the Punjab provincial government said late Wednesday that more than 100 people were arrested, with police also seeking to arrest the people accused of defiling the Muslim holy book. "The desecration of the Holy Quran has been made and emotions of the Muslims have been injured. An order... Читать дальше...

The greatest risk to national interests in South Africa is high levels of un-patriotism. High levels of unemployment, poverty and deepening inequality, breeds and incubates an insecurity that explains why many citizens do not feel patriotic, argues Sylvester Sithole.

August 17 – Former Barcelona favourite Deco is returning to the club as their new sporting director.

The Ferrari Formula 1 team is in dire straits, to the effect that drivers are no longer drawn to the allure of driving for the sport's most illustrious team.

The IMOCA 60 Malizia-Seaexplorer is the world’s fastest monohull, having set a blistering 24-hour record of 641.08 nautical miles while competing in The Ocean Race transatlantic leg

KARACHI: There were cheers, tears, mostly of joy, sighs of relief and hugs as O-Level students received their Cambridge International Education (CIE) results here on Wednesday.

Biden must get Tokyo and Seoul to commit to long-term unity in the face of security threats.

Development of new kinds of computers could bring devastation to security industry

School uniform is bloody expensive.

UK affordable footwear retailer, Wynsors, estimates that families face paying 20% more for school uniform this summer than they did back in 2018.

Its survey of more than 1,000 UK parents also revealed three quarters (76%) agree the cost of buying school uniform and supplies puts a strain on their household budget.

It’s thought the average parent will spend roughly £230 on a full set of new school uniform in 2023. So, if you’re planning on forking out... Читать дальше...