Statistics South Africa has recalibrated its national accounts to a 2022 benchmark, expanding the estimated size of the economy by 5.3 percent to R8.044 trillion. The comprehensive statistical update captures unrecorded mining activity, digital services, and informal trade, providing an immediate boost to the nation's key debt and fiscal ratios.
Acclaimed British actor Sir Patrick Stewart, beloved for his commanding portrayals of Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Professor Charles Xavier, has died at 86. His family and representatives confirmed he passed away peacefully at his Los Angeles home following a brief journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.
Trump Media has signed agreements allowing financial data provider Bloomberg and algorithmic trading firms to receive real-time social posts ahead of regular users. Subscribers pay up to $100,000 monthly for direct data access, prompting ethics criticism over monetised early access to market-moving presidential statements.
Search across every Follow Global Trends section — world regions, politics, business, energy, sports, aviation, law and more.
Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly praised SpaceX founder Elon Musk during an official summit in Moscow, calling him a genuine talent in aerospace engineering. The Russian leader revealed that his government maintains communication with Musk to coordinate satellite traffic as Moscow develops its own orbital broadband system.
Sportswear powerhouse Nike has launched the Vegam Run, its first performance running silhouette engineered specifically for Indian consumers. Priced at ₹3,795, the design merges responsive foam cushioning with durable all-day construction for daily road training.
DoorDash has struck a definitive $17 billion agreement to acquire grocery delivery pioneer Instacart. The blockbuster merger unites the nation's premier restaurant logistics app with America's leading supermarket technology platform.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified Governor Hope Uzodimma's nomination as the APC candidate for Imo West Senatorial District. The court directed the electoral commission to immediately recognise former governor Rochas Okorocha as the rightful ticket holder.
Jay-Z’s sports management agency has pledged international development support for three-year-old Florida soccer talent Nevada Pierre. The move follows a viral weekend dispute at a local youth match where league officials summoned police to the field.
Acclaimed character actress Barbara Barrie has died at her Manhattan home at the age of 95 following a terminal cancer diagnosis. Her family confirmed that her peaceful passing occurred on Wednesday through medically assisted dying.
Italian cultural heritage police have recovered a 17th-century painting stolen two decades ago after specialized artificial intelligence identified it at an antiques fair in Parma. Thieves had heavily altered the religious portrait with overpaint to disguise it as a secular artwork, but advanced image-matching algorithms detected the original composition beneath.
A sprawling Mediterranean-style waterfront estate custom-built for pop icon Celine Dion in Jupiter, Florida, has traded in a private transaction for $12.5 million. The 14,750-square-foot residence inside the prestigious Admirals Cove community sold to a local investor after previously listing for $20 million earlier this year.
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has dismissed allegations that his administration directed a private facility to cancel a scheduled interactive session featuring Peter Obi. The governor labelled the claims an utter falsehood and political desperation, while party organizers insist their booking was abruptly withdrawn despite paying full venue fees.
Inter Miami CF and FC Cincinnati face off at Nu Stadium in a high-stakes Major League Soccer duel. The encounter carries major playoff implications for both clubs as the regular season reaches its climax.
Donald Trump has canceled scheduled in-person rallies in Kansas and Iowa, shifting instead to virtual campaigning. The Republican National Committee announced the pivot to phone rallies across 19 states as both parties make their final push.
A 31-year-old man was arrested after spraying red paint across bronze panels bearing victims' names at the National September 11 Memorial in Lower Manhattan. Security teams quickly apprehended the suspect and restored the North Pool parapets without permanent structural damage, drawing wide condemnation from public officials.
Binance confirmed that an unauthorized security breach impacted an estimated $6.3 billion in digital assets, marking the largest cyber heist in cryptocurrency history. The exchange froze roughly $3 billion with help from industry partners and pledged to cover all customer losses.
Acclaimed British actor Sir Patrick Stewart, beloved for his commanding portrayals of Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Professor Charles Xavier, has died at 86. His family and representatives confirmed he passed away peacefully at his Los Angeles home following a brief journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.
Trump Media has signed agreements allowing financial data provider Bloomberg and algorithmic trading firms to receive real-time social posts ahead of regular users. Subscribers pay up to $100,000 monthly for direct data access, prompting ethics criticism over monetised early access to market-moving presidential statements.
Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly praised SpaceX founder Elon Musk during an official summit in Moscow, calling him a genuine talent in aerospace engineering. The Russian leader revealed that his government maintains communication with Musk to coordinate satellite traffic as Moscow develops its own orbital broadband system.
Jay-Z’s sports management agency has pledged international development support for three-year-old Florida soccer talent Nevada Pierre. The move follows a viral weekend dispute at a local youth match where league officials summoned police to the field.
President Bola Tinubu travels to Saudi Arabia on Thursday to perform the lesser Hajj pilgrimage and seek divine guidance for the nation. Before leaving the capital, the Nigerian leader will commission newly acquired military assets for the Nigerian Air Force.
