Daily Archives: January 2, 2018
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Dr Anthony Turton, environmental expert, warned of a “deep deep crisis” in Cape Town due to a series of unseasonably dry winters. Officials have warned citizens to prepare for a drought and predict ‘Day Zero’, based on expected rainfall, will take place on April 29 when dams will drop below […]
The US President began 2018 by alleging Pakistan harboured terrorists and said the country considered US leaders to be “fools”. He wrote: “The United States has foolishly given Pakistan more than 33 billion dollars in aid over the last 15 years, and they have given us nothing but lies & […]
In a New Year’s address, Mr Macron declared: “We need to rediscover a European ambition, to rediscover a more sovereign, more united, more democratic, Europe because it is good for our people.” The French president called on Europeans to participate in a public consultation to discuss what they want from […]
OnePlus could be set to launch a new variation of its flagship smartphone, OnePlus 5T, later this month, according to a new video shared by the company. Last week, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer published a short teaser trailer on YouTube showing people handling a mysterious object hidden inside a OnePlus […]
Murray lost in the Wimbledon quarter-final last year, going down to America’s Sam Querrey in five sets while struggling with mobility. It ended up being the Brit’s last match of the season and in an exhibition set he played last week in Abu Dhabi, he still appeared to be struggling […]
North Korea will negotiate with South Korea on security during the winter Olympics, Kim Jong-un announced in his New Year’s speech. Frank Jannuzi, a former US State Department Official, told PBS NewsHour that Donald Trump should take credit for Kim Jong-un’s conciliatory message. He said: “Kim Jong-un’s speech may represent the […]
Last night’s full moon was the first of two supermoons due to brighten night skies this month – and it did not disappoint. Clear skies over most of the UK meant stargazing conditions were perfect for the Wolf Moon’s peak at 2.24am. Dazzling pictures caught on camera included a passenger […]