US lags far behind China in skyscraper standings
China is leaps and bounds ahead of the rest of the world, with a staggering 3 253 skyscrapers spread over 40 cities.
Successor to US Military’s Humvee unveiled
GM Defense has independently developed its Next Generation Tactical Vehicle as an option to replace the Humvee — High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) ...
World’s first humanoid robot painting to sell at auction
Ai-Da, one of the most advanced humanoid robots in the world, is set to make history when its portrait painting of Alan Turing goes to auction for an expected hammer ...
September 2024: global events at a glance
From political debates and elections to papal pilgrimages and tech launches, this month is packed with global events. Don’t miss the Harris-Trump showdown, German ...
Stocks rally after Monday’s sell-off
The numbers flashing on trading screens on Monday shocked even market veterans. However, Asian stocks bounced back on Tuesday.
Melting ice slows Earth’s spin, lengthens days
Study shows melting polar ice caps causing Earth to spin more slowly, increasing length of days
Olympic security plans for Paris include 15 000 troops, 30 000 police officers
Organisers take strict security measures for 2024 Paris Olympics with thousands of troops, police.
Boeing Starliner stuck in space, astronauts in limbo
Technical glitches with the spacecraft have left two NASA astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, in limbo onboard the International Space Station (ISS).
July 2024: Olympics in Paris, Trump sentencing, elections in UK, France, Venezuela
Brace yourself for an eventful July 2024, with the Paris Olympics, Trump's sentencing, key elections, NATO summit, and Europe's new rocket launch
World agenda May 2024: elections, art and global challenges
From political battles and humanitarian aid to lunar exploration and artistic milestones, May 2024 promises to be a month of global significance. Stay updated on ...
US plans new sanctions on Iran after attack on Israel
The US, UK and allies are preparing to issue more sanctions against Iran following its attack on Israel. Decades of sanctions have taken a severe toll on Iran’s ...
Oil could reach $100 a barrel for first time in years
Traders have been taken by surprise by a surge in oil prices.
Continent holds its breath: solar eclipse stuns North America
On April 8, a total solar eclipse dazzled millions of people in North America along a path crossing from Mexico into the United States and then Canada
Titanic ‘door’ prop sells for R13. 5 million
The prop, while widely known to be a door, is in fact a copy of part of a door frame just above the first-class lounge entrance of the real Titanic.
US Atlantic braces for ‘record’ hurricane season
‘There is a 10% to 15% chance of 30 or more named storms this year. Surpassing 30 would break the record set in 2020. ’
GRAPHIC: Why did Baltimore bridge collapse?
The Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed after being hit by the container ship MV Dali as it left the Port of Baltimore, was built before the latest standards ...
GRAPHIC: Why did Baltimore bridge collapse?
The Francis Scott Key Bridge was built before the latest standards on bridge protection were put in place, leading to its complete collapse when it was hit by a ...
Two cicada broods emerge together for first time in 221 years
The last time the emergence of two broods coincided was in 1803, when Thomas Jefferson was the US president.
By the Numbers: Sir Ratcliffe’s Manchester United deal
We take a closer look at Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s acquisition of a 27. 7% stake in Manchester United.
GRAPHIC: Russia-Ukraine conflict two years on
Two years after tensions between Russia and Ukraine spilled over, the conflict seems to be continuing without an end in sight.
Paul McCartney’s long lost bass guitar returns home
The Beatle’s original 1961 bass guitar went missing in 1969 but has finally been reunited with its owner
Japan successfully lands craft on the moon
Japan has become the fifth country to put a spacecraft on the lunar surface, but the “Moon Sniper” is not generating solar power, the country's space agency JAXA ...
GRAPHIC: Apple overtakes Samsung as leading global mobile phone brand
Apple has overtaken Samsung to become the world’s largest smartphone manufacturer for the first time, accounting for more than 20% of global sales.
McDonald’s to expand fast food outlets to 50,000
The McDonald’s fast food chain is to open 10,000 new restaurants globally by 2027, in what will be its fastest-ever period of growth.
McDonald’s to expand fast food outlets to 50 000
The McDonald’s fast food chain is to open 10 000 new restaurants globally by 2027, in what will be its fastest-ever period of growth.