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Spy claims are absurd - China

TIES: PRINCE ANDREW'S CONFIDANT YANG SUSPECTED

Japan's focus is renewables

Japan wants renewable energy to be its top power source by 2040 in a push to reduce dependence on coal and gas and become carbon neutral by mid-century, government plans showed yesterday.

Deputy PM in Canada quits

Canada's Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland quit Monday in a surprise move after disagreeing with Justin Trudeau over US president-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats.

Iran to reopen diplomatic mission in Syria

Iran's foreign ministry said yesterday that its embassy in Syria would reopen once the \"necessary conditions\" are met, after the diplomatic mission was vandalised following the ouster of Tehran ally Bashar al-Assad.

Erdogan boosts his standing

After backing the rebels who overthrew Bashar al-Assad and brokering a key Horn of Africa peace deal, Türkiye's Recep Tayyip Erdogan has boosted his international standing, leaving him well-placed to mediate between Russia and Ukraine, analysts say.

Restoring Italy's cathedral statues

In a workshop in the Milan suburbs, sculptor Giovanni Calderino completes his latest project - a battered statue from the top of the Italian city's Gothic cathedral and its gleaming white replacement.

Mexico soothes Trump

TOUGH: US NEIGHBOUR BIDS TO AVOID INCOMING IMMIGRANT CRISIS

Christmas threatened

A white Christmas may increasingly become a nostalgic memory as the northern hemisphere sees ever fewer snowy winter days due to climate change, with Europe warming quickest, a report warned yesterday.

New hope for citadel

Fully restoring Syria's war-damaged Krak des Chevaliers fortress, one of the world's most famous Crusader castles, may finally be within reach if the new authorities allocate the necessary resources, according to its director.

Xmas in the tropics

The worst thing about Christmas is that you have to go shopping and buy stuff for people you don't care about - like your friends and family - because you know that if you don't, you won't get any stuff from them.

TikTok appeals for stay of ban

Washington - TikTok asked the US Supreme Court on Monday to temporarily block a law that would force its Chinese owner to sell the popular online video-sharing platform, or shut it down a month from now.

Wasted 12 years of schooling

Here's a lot of fuss made over changes to our education system, but regardless of the outcome, one thing is certain: our education system sucks.

The world is on fire, literally and figuratively

If enough people perform truly humane acts, positive change may result, writes Frank Sterle Jnr.

Transformation can be good, bad

According to Deputy President Paul Mashatile, pictured, the DA wants to \"preserve apartheid era standards\", while the ANC and its cronies want \"transformation ahead of all else\".

Rangers set good example for SA

In a country where needs far exceed the capacity of a taxpayer-funded government to meet them – even assuming there was no theft or corruption – it is heartening that ordinary citizens are prepared to do their bit to help.

Malema's Xmas gift for GNU

SO, delivery by the man in red is a myth after all. This is not a reference to Father Christmas, who can reliably be expected to make his annual appearance next week.

No mercy for state capture looters

It's no surprise that Business Unity South Africa (Busa) has headed for the hills over the controversy generated by its getting into bed with a company which facilitated state capture, McKinsey.

Whaling activist Watson free

Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson, pictures, was yesterday released from detention in Greenland, after Denmark decided to refuse a Japanese extradition request over a 2010 clash with whalers.

'Our lives in danger'

NOT REHABILITATED: TWO INJURED AFTER FALLING INTO SINKHOLES

GBV crisis not a side issue

While South Africa has positioned itself as a global leader in advocating for Palestinian liberation, one critical question remains: who is fighting for the rights of South African women and children?

Minstrel funds go missing

R27.3M LOTTERY GRANT WENT TO A MUSEUM THAT REPORT SAYS 'NEVER EXISTED'

It's been a December to remember for Mike de Kock

Mike de Kock has been in buoyant mood this week. No wonder, he has just won his own race.

Does 'conservation' outweigh concern?

The ethicality of keeping wild animals confined to enclosures for human entertainment has long been debated, with some praising the conservation and educational value of such, while others condemn the perceived mistreatment of the animals concerned.

Conservation and the ethics of captivity

Joburg Zoo's commitment to animal care through its core pillars of conservation, education, research, and recreation was highlighted by research conducted by the Tourism Research Unit (Trees) in 2019 at North-West University.

Zoo complies, faces ongoing challenges

The Joburg Zoo has reaffirmed its commitment to meet the standards set by the Pan-African Association of Zoos and Aquaria, which conducts regular inspections to ensure the well-being of the animals.

Beware of Xmas scammers

VIGILANCE: YOU MAY BE FLUSH WITH CASH AND RELAXED, BUT DON'T LET YOUR GUARD DOWN

Honorary rangers raise whopping R100m for SANParks

Those opting to venture into SA National Parks (SANParks) territory for their holidays may be unaware of the volunteers keeping operations well-oiled.

Blame game in farmer, community land row

Claimants of farmland outside Hartbeespoort Dam in North West are up in arms demanding that a farmer leave their land.

Anger over fatal train tragedy

DEATH: COMMUNITY REELING AFTER GIRL, 15, RUN OVER IN KEMPTON PARK ACCIDENT

Changes to 2-pot retirement system

National Treasury is proposing amending legislation to ensure provident funds can make accurate calculations about how much members can withdraw and the seeding of the savings pot under the two-pot retirement system.