South Africans vote in a national election on May 29, and for the first time since the end of apartheid 30 years ago polls suggest the ruling African National Congress party (ANC) is at risk of losing its parliamentary majority. Once the party of hope and change, the ANC is battling high unemployment and rising crime levels as well as issues with power suppl ... Show More
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AI market slump, UK crypto donations, US mail-in ballot fight
U.S. markets fell Monday morning after calls for a pause in AI development, while U.S. President Donald Trump shrugs off fears and says a slowdown means China wins. Two crypto investors pour nearly $100 million into Reform UK - the biggest donation in British political history. H ... Show More
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AI slowdown, Trump's Houthi problem, Irish unity and the US Open
Top tech chiefs Dario Amodei, Sam Altman and Elon Musk call for a slowdown in AI model development as concerns grow over the technology's existential risks. The Houthis' advance in the Red Sea puts Donald Trump in a bind. Trump's comments on Irish unity causes a stir. And Elena R ... Show More
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South African elections: Why Nelson Mandela's party could lose its dominance
It's been 30 years since Nelson Mandela led the African National Congress (ANC) to power, ending apartheid in South Africa. <br /> <br />But as voters head to the polls, the party is on the verge of losing dominance, after coming under fire over corruption, high levels of crim ... Show More
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