South African president alludes to Trump's threat in speech to the nation: 'We will not be bullied'

British firms face a 10 per cent tariff on exports to the US after Donald Trump declared a new era for global trade, vowing to end America being "ripped off". While the UK did not secure an exemption, it has one of the lowest tariffs at 10 per cent, compared to 20 per cent for EU nations and 34 per cent for China. Downing Street is focused on negotiating a sustainable trade deal and lowering...

Bharat Forge Chairman Baba Kalyani announced that the company has supplied 100 guns, including 18 ATAGs, to various countries, including those in Europe, before providing them to the Indian Army. Kalyani expressed pride in India's ability to manufacture and export artillery guns, aiming to become the world's largest artillery producer by 2030, with a focus on developing advanced artillery systems. He highlighted the growing global interest in their products and the company's commitment to expanding...

Anna Feder, a former Emerson College staff member, filed a lawsuit alleging wrongful termination after screening a film critical of Israel and supporting pro-Palestinian campus speech. Feder, who led the Bright Lights Cinema Series for 12 years, was laid off in 2024 amidst program cuts. The lawsuit claims that her termination was related to her refusal to cancel the screening of "Israelism" and her advocacy for pro-Palestinian discourse, leading to her being barred from campus....

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured images of the asteroid Apophis, which is not expected to collide with Earth in 2032. The telescope's high-resolution photos provide valuable data for studying the asteroid's trajectory and composition, helping scientists better understand its potential impact on our planet. This observation highlights the importance of continued monitoring and research to safeguard Earth from potential asteroid threats in the future. Full Article

Uriah Rennie, the Premier League's first black referee, is now learning to walk again after being paralyzed from the waist down due to a rare condition. After spending five months in the hospital, the 65-year-old is focused on rehabilitation and his new role as Sheffield Hallam University chancellor. Despite the challenges he faces, Rennie remains determined to make a difference and never gives up hope on his journey to recovery. Full Article

A federal judge dismissed the criminal case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams with prejudice, barring the DOJ from re-filing charges, rejecting their plea for dismissal without prejudice. The judge criticized the DOJ's reasoning, calling it unprecedented and implying special treatment for officials. Adams, accused of corruption, denied wrongdoing and expressed relief at the case's closure, while the DOJ denounced the case as political and wasteful. Full Article