Andrew Harding: A fond farewell to an uneasy South Africa
The BBC's Andrew Harding reflects on his years in a country of increasingly stark contrasts.
2023-08-27 07:54
Multiple dead as active shooter barricades himself inside Florida Dollar General store
Multiple people were killed as an active shooter barricaded himself inside a Dollar General store in Florida. Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan confirmed that there were “a number of fatalities” caused by the shooting at the store on the city’s Kings Road on Saturday. “This is unacceptable. One shooting is too much but these mass shootings are really hard to take,” she said, according to WJXT. And she added: “It’s a heartbreaking thing for our community. It’s awful and it has happened in this community way too many times.” State Representative Angie Nixon, who represents the District 13 neighbourhood called the incident “tragic.” “These are things that we want to try to avoid by making sure that our communities are fully resourced, making sure we’re creating a climate of love and not tension,” Ms Nixon told WJXT. Councilwoman Ju’Coby Pittman said she was devastated to see yet more violence unleashed. “I’m tired of seeing all the shootings. The people in this community are hurting,” she said. The shooting took place near the city’s Edward Waters University campus, which issued a campus-wide stay in place order.
2023-08-27 05:26
Jacksonville shooting - latest: ‘Multiple dead’ as active shooter is barricaded inside Dollar General store
Multiple people were killed as an active shooter barricaded himself inside a Dollar General store in Florida. Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan confirmed that there were “a number of fatalities” caused by the mass shooting at the store on the city’s Kings Road on Saturday. “This is unacceptable. One shooting is too much but these mass shootings are really hard to take,” she said, according to WJXT. And she added: “It’s a heartbreaking thing for our community. It’s awful and it has happened in this community way too many times.”
2023-08-27 05:16
Gabon Shuts Off Internet, Imposes Curfew as Bongo Seeks New Term
Gabon blocked internet access during elections held Saturday that is likely to see President Ali Bongo extend the
2023-08-27 04:58
Powell Has Bond Traders Right Where He Wants Them: Full of Doubt
Jerome Powell has the bond market exactly where he wants it: lacking conviction as to the Federal Reserve’s
2023-08-27 04:48
BOE’s Broadbent Warns UK Rates Need to Remain High for Some Time
The Bank of England will have to keep interest rates high for longer because inflation will not fade
2023-08-27 03:22
Well-known Ukrainian pilot 'Juice' among 3 dead in plane crash
Three Ukrainian pilots, including a well-known pilot who went by the call sign "Juice," have died in a plane crash, the Ukrainian Air Force said on Saturday.
2023-08-27 01:56
India teacher investigated for telling pupils to slap Muslim peer
Video shows the teacher telling students to hit their seven-year-old classmate harder, sparking outrage.
2023-08-27 01:26
Fed Latest: China Still Embedded in US Supply Chain, Paper Finds
China remains embedded in US supply chains even as American firms have taken steps to reduce direct imports
2023-08-26 22:58
As young conservatives try to get climate on the agenda in 2024, denial takes the spotlight instead
During this week's Republican primary debate on Fox News, a young voter notably asked about the climate crisis: How would these presidential candidates assuage concerns that the Republican Party "doesn't care" about the issue?
2023-08-26 20:26
Belarusian president says he warned Wagner boss Prigozhin twice to watch out
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has said he warned Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin twice to watch out for threats to his life.
2023-08-26 15:18
Indian Steel Tycoon Jindal Seeks Tariff on Imports
Indian steel tycoon Sajjan Jindal wants the government to counter American tariffs and Europe’s carbon tax with a
2023-08-26 14:23