Thomas Caldwell

A Cape Town motor dealership has been ordered by the Western Cape High Court to refund a motorist the full purchase price of more than R212,000 for a faulty 2012 BMW 320i M Sport automatic, following recurring and serious vehicle defects that persisted despite repeated repair attempts including an engine replacement. Acting Judge M Louw … Read more

President Donald Trump addressed the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in a cordial and conciliatory tone, telling attendees that the second time is always better according to bbc.co.uk. The event took place amid renewed tensions between the administration and the press corps, as more than 500 journalists had signed a letter urging the White House Correspondents … Read more

President Donald Trump has threatened the European Union with substantial tariffs and a formal trade investigation after Brussels hit Google with a $1 billion antitrust fine. The escalating dispute on Friday reignited transatlantic trade tensions following an EU crackdown under the bloc’s Digital Markets Act. United States President Donald Trump lashed out at the European … Read more

Waymo and Uber have ended their robotaxi partnership in Phoenix, Arizona, according to statements confirmed on Monday, [cnbc.com](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/29/waymo-uber-robotaxi-pilot-phoenix.html). The conclusion of the nearly three-year collaboration in the Arizona capital [thenextweb.com](https://thenextweb.com/news/waymo-uber-phoenix-partnership-ends-robotaxi) marks the termination of the first pilot market where Waymo vehicles were made available to riders through the Uber app [cnbc.com](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/29/waymo-uber-robotaxi-pilot-phoenix.html). Waymo and Uber End … Read more

The European Union hit Google with a fine of 890 million euros, equivalent to $1 billion, following an investigation that found the technology company broke digital antitrust regulations, according to AP News. The European Commission stated that Google set up its search engine and Google Play store to corral consumers toward its own services and … Read more

As external health aid to Africa falls sharply, ministers, financiers, and health leaders gathered in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, on July 24, 2026, to confront a growing financing crisis. Every year, 260,000 women die from causes related to pregnancy and childbirth—a toll equivalent to filling a World Cup stadium to capacity and losing every person inside … Read more

Theory Professional has expanded its product ecosystem by launching five new amplified loudspeaker controllers—led by the 8-channel DLC-1500.8d and a four-model Powersoft-powered PLC Series—alongside an extended five-year warranty across all DLC models and a robust distribution amplifier lineup. DLC-1500.8d Theory Professional has expanded its amplifier lineup with the introduction of the DLC-1500.8d, an 8-channel loudspeaker … Read more

The Supreme Court of India on July 24, 2026, ordered the central government and the National Testing Agency (NTA) to implement permanent structural reforms for the NEET-UG examination. The court demanded a shift away from ad hoc security measures toward an institutionalized system to prevent recurring paper leaks and administrative errors. A bench consisting of … Read more

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has paused Labour’s controversial early prisoner release scheme following a fierce public backlash over plans to free two men convicted of killing police officer PC Andrew Harper. The suspension halts changes scheduled for September, pending an urgent government review into public safety risks. Emergency Release Plans Halted After Killer Controversy Under … Read more

Ann Widdecombe’s family has announced that a public memorial for the former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman will be held later this year. Widdecombe, 78, was found dead in her Dartmoor home with serious head injuries on July 9, as murder proceedings against 28-year-old Joshua Kerry continue through the court system. Family Announces Public … Read more

President Donald Trump has escalated trade tensions with Canada by placing a 50% tariff on Canadian goods, singling out the country’s dairy system as a primary trade irritant. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned the move as a violation of the existing trade agreement as officials from both nations prepare for intensive negotiations. The 50% … Read more

Directed by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the initiative aims to boost household incomes and promote financial independence for eligible widowed or divorced women aged 55 and under. The program represents a strategic effort to integrate rural women into the provincial economy. By providing livestock as an asset, the government intends to foster sustainable livelihoods … Read more