South African government seeks experts' help to bring illegal miners to the surface

SummaryProfits at Porsche and Volvo Cars plummeted in Q1 due to the impact of US tariffs, with Volvo reporting a 59% drop in operating profits and withdrawing its guidance for the next two years, while Porsche's profits fell 40% amid rising costs and declining deliveries. Both companies are implementing cost-cutting measures, with Volvo launching an SKr18bn program and Porsche reducing production expansion plans. Uncertainty around trade policies continues to challenge profitability, as Porsche revised its...

West Coast's leadership group, facing the club's worst start in history with seven consecutive losses in 2025, held crisis talks with coaches and the football department. Veteran journalist Caroline Wilson reported that key players like Jeremy McGovern and Liam Duggan expressed concerns about communication and support for new coach Andrew McQualter during the meeting, which was characterized as an intervention. Despite the dire situation, AFL great Luke Hodge commended the players' initiative as a potential...

Two men, Daniel Graham, 39, and Adam Carruthers, 32, have been prosecuted for the deliberate felling of the iconic Sycamore Gap tree, which had stood for over 100 years, using a chainsaw. Prosecutor Richard Wright KC described their actions as a "moronic mission" and highlighted the "expertise and a determined, deliberate approach" displayed during this act of "mindless criminal damage." The case was presented at Newcastle crown court, emphasizing the severity of the crime against...

Summary In a speech following the 2025 federal election results, Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre expressed gratitude to supporters after the Liberals were projected to form a government. He emphasized the importance of hard work and the promise of opportunity for all Canadians, while acknowledging the Conservative Party's gains and the challenges ahead. Poilievre congratulated Prime Minister Mark Carney on leading a minority government, highlighting the need for accountability and unity among Canadians moving forward....

Explosion at Iranian Port InvestigatedA massive explosion at Shahid Rajaee port in southern Iran has resulted in 70 fatalities and significant injuries, with authorities uncovering "false statements" in shipment documentation that misclassified dangerous cargo as ordinary goods. Investigators are probing safety violations and the specifics of the cargo, reportedly containing sodium perchlorate, a missile fuel component. The port, crucial for Iran's economy, has previously been targeted in cyberattacks, but officials have not attributed this incident...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: The average Singaporean is struggling with various issues, such as being able to find a good job and purchase affordable homes, with solutions needed for the future, said the Singapore Democratic Alliance (SDA).In four videos posted online on Tuesday (Apr 29), SDA candidates discussed...