insert_link World Armourer trial ongoing in killing of cinematographer on movie set of ‘Rust’……… Jury selection has begun in the U.S. state of New Mexico for one of the trials in the killing of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film "Rust" in 2021. Actor Alec Baldwin was holding the gun that let off live ammunition, which was not supposed to be in the gun. The film set's armourer is being tried in this case in Sante Fe. Caroline Malone reports. todayFebruary 22, 2024 9
insert_link Videos Brazil pushes for stronger representation of developing nations as G20 FM meeting opens Foreign ministers of the G20 gathered Wednesday (Feb. 21) in Rio de Janeiro to discuss poverty, the climate crisis and heightened global tensions. Brazil which took on the annual presidency of the bloc, laid out its priorities. It notably pushed for stronger representation of developing nations in global governance institutions and multilateral banks. “Brazil's presidency of the G20 focuses on three main priorities: The fight against hunger, poverty and inequality; […] todayFebruary 22, 2024 22
insert_link Sport Verstappen dominates testing as Wolff says Horner probe ‘issue for all F1’ Three-time world champion Max Verstappen gave his struggling rivals little hope for optimism ahead of the new Formula One season when he dominated the first day of winter testing on Wednesday. The Red Bull driver was more than a second faster than Lando Norris in a McLaren with Carlos Sainz, about to start his final year as a Ferrari driver, in third spot at the Sakhir track where the […] todayFebruary 22, 2024 2
insert_link Health / Medical 80% of premature baby deaths happen in poorer countries. Five simple measures that can help save them By Andrew Shennan, King's College London and Megan Hall, King's College London Worldwide in 2020 a baby died every 40 seconds because of complications of prematurity. Preterm birth is the leading cause of death among children under 5 years old. The burden of preterm birth is heavier in in low- and middle-income countries, where around 80% occur. The countries with the highest recorded preterm rates in Africa are […] todayFebruary 22, 2024 11
insert_link World Free movement in west Africa: three countries leaving Ecowas could face migration hurdles By Franzisca Zanker, Arnold Bergstraesser Institute; Amanda Bisong, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and Leonie Jegen, University of Amsterdam For Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, a recent decision to withdraw from the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) has thrown up questions about how they will navigate regional mobility in future. Ecowas covers a variety of sectors, but migration is a major one. The bloc’s protocols since 1979 […] todayFebruary 22, 2024 8
insert_link Business / Economics The role of preservation funds in shaping financial legacies By Ndadhi Ndoroma, General Manager: Personal Financial Advice, Old Mutual Namibia In the world of financial planning, the preservation of wealth stands as a vital component in establishing a durable financial legacy. With their strategic position, preservation funds emerge as prosperity guardians, guaranteeing future generations' financial well-being. This article will explore the critical function preservation funds play in preserving and transferring wealth. Preservation funds are essential to financial […] todayFebruary 22, 2024 5
insert_link World Ukraine Warns the World: It’s Now or Never for Prosecuting Putin President Vladimir Putin of Russia, Feb. 14, 2024. A hard-core group of countries headed by Ukraine has been trying to set up a special court to try Putin for the crime of aggression. But a larger group of countries, led by the United States, wants a lesser version of such a tribunal. Frustrations are mounting in the first camp as Russia’s full-on war in Ukraine grinds into its third year. […] todayFebruary 22, 2024 7
insert_link APO International Beyond Borders: Webb Fontaine’s Port Community System (PCS) Redefining Global Trade Logistics In the dynamic world of global trade, Webb Fontaine's Port Community System (PCS) (https://www.WebbFontaine.com) emerges as a transformative force, heralding a new era in the automation of port logistics and trade facilitation. At its core, the PCS offers a compelling solution to the complex challenges that nations encounter in their efforts to streamline trade processes. By addressing long-standing impediments like port congestions and delays in the release of goods, Webb […] todayFebruary 22, 2024 6
insert_link Sport Orlando Pirates fans react to Thembinkosi Lorch transfer to Mamelodi Sundowns todayFebruary 22, 2024 12