# Sales of cars made by Elon Musk’s Tesla slumped by more than half in April as Chinese electric carmakers saw their share surge. While sales of electric cars rose overall in the 27 European Union nations, Tesla’s share fell dramatically amid the spotlight on Musk’s work with US President Donald Trump and the US […]
# French deputies vote on a controversial right-to-die bill today, the first step in a lengthy parliamentary process to legally grant patients medical assistance to end their lives in clearly defined circumstances. The initiative has the backing of President Emmanuel Macron, who has insisted, that any authorisation to choose death should be limited to people […]
# SpaceX is gereed om die Starship-mega-vuurpyl op sy volgende toetsvlug te stuur. Die vuurpyl is die spil waarom Elon Musk se Mars-ambisies draai, met die laaste twee lanserings wat ontplof het. Daar is vanaand ‘n lanseervenster oop by SpaceX se Starbase-fasiliteit in Texas. Met ‘n hoogte van 123 meter is Starship die grootste en […]
# ‘n Tiener is in Nieu-Seeland dood nadat hy deelgeneem het aan ‘n rugby-geïnspireerde gier, waar deelnemers sonder beskermende toerusting teen volle spoed in mekaar vashardloop. Die “run-it-straight”-uitdaging het in Nieu-Seeland en Australië versprei, word aangeblaas deur sosiale media en vind soms voor groot skares plaas. Georganiseerde kompetisies bied duisende dollars in prysgeld, maar die […]
# Mej Wêreld Suid-Afrika, Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg, het die gesogte Wêreldontwerpers-toekenning gewen op die Mej Wêreld 2025-geleentheid in Hyderabad, Indië. Die plaaslike skoonheid was geklee in ‘n protea-geïnspireerde rok deur die ontwerper Juan William Aria en het die beoordelaars stomgeslaan met ‘n treffende huldeblyk aan Suid-Afrika se flora en eenheid. Die satyn-en-glas-meesterstuk bevat handgeborduurde […]
# SpaceX is set for the next test flight of its Starship megarocket, the linchpin of founder Elon Musk’s Mars ambitions, after the vessel’s last two outings ended in fiery explosions. A launch window opens tonight from the company’s Starbase facility in Texas. Standing 123 metres tall, the largest and most powerful launch vehicle ever […]
# A teenager has died in New Zealand after taking part in a rugby-inspired craze that sees participants sprint into each other head-on with no protective gear. Fuelled by social media and sometimes playing out in front of large crowds, the “run-it-straight” challenge has swept across New Zealand and Australia. Organised run-it-straight competitions offer thousands […]
# Suid-Afrika het kommer uitgespreek oor die afwesigheid van Amerika op die vergadering van internasionale landbouwetenskaplikes wat in Polokwane, Limpopo aan die gang is. Die vierdaagse beraad is ‘n samekoms van kenners van G20-lande om die wêreld se landbou-uitdagings te takel, insluitend klimaatsveranderin en die beperkte befondsing vir boere in ontwikkelende lande. Afgevaardigdes se doel […]
# Miss World South Africa, Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg, has won the prestigious World Designer Award at Miss World 2025 in Hyderabad, India. Dressed in a protea-inspired gown by designer Juan William Aria, the Pretoria-born beauty stunned judges with a vibrant tribute to South Africa’s flora and unity. The satin-glass masterpiece features hand-embroidered motifs and […]
