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The Election Commission's (EC) decision to hold the forthcoming local elections on a Saturday instead of a Sunday in at least 47 provinces have sparked concerns about adverse impacts on voter turnout.

The indictment of Israel's prime minister, Benjamin "Bibi" Netanyahu, and former defence minister Yoav Gallant by the International Criminal Court on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza has triggered a great deal of public moralising, both pro and con. Almost all of it is missing the point.

At COP29 in Baku, carbon credits ignited intense debate from the very start. While Azerbaijan, the host nation, celebrated progress on Article 6, climate justice groups criticised carbon markets for enabling major polluters to continue emitting greenhouse gases.

When the US presidential election was called for Donald Trump, the yield on ten-year US government bonds increased from 4.3% to 4.4%, and the 30-year-bond yield rose from 4.5% to 4.6%, with both remaining at those levels ten days later. As the bond market declined -- higher yields mean lower prices -- the stock market rose. Clearly, investors expect the next Trump administration to produce...

We revisit the Star Wars RPG sequel that subverted the expectations of fans and gained a cult following, despite a troubled development.

By Keegan Kelly Published: November 26th, 2024

The musical about corporate spokesmodel Betty Crocker has returned for the second year to whip up more froth and sisterhood at the History Theatre.

THE latest trend is for pared-back festive decor, but interior design guru Laurence, 59, slams it for being Scrooge-like.

AS the phone started to ring, dread flooded through me. I knew who would be calling.

SLOWLY shaking her head with disgust, Birhan Woldu is seething that her beloved Band Aid has come under attack.

IF the Labour party is anything, it is the party of the workers. There is even a clue in its name.

A ZOOKEEPER needed hospital care after he was crushed by an elephant at a safari park.

DONALD Trump yesterday declared trade war on US neighbours, sending the dollar soaring.

Tragic migrant boat sinking off Samos leaves 8 dead, including 6 children, as Greece faces ongoing migration challenges