Gold held around $4 000 an ounce after a weak start on Monday, after China ended a long-standing tax rebate for some retailers in a change that could weigh on demand in one of the world’s largest precious-metals markets.Bullion for immediate delivery rose 0.1%, after falling a
Too busy to bother about indoor plants? But like the look of indoor greenery? These easy-care plants might just get you hooked.On the whole, keeping indoor plants alive, and even looking good, doesn’t take much effort. They prefer under watering to over watering. Many tolerate low to med
Russian stocks continued to plunge on Monday, fuelling fears of a major financial crisis following Donald Trump's swingeing new sanctions. The Kremlin has been rocked by the White House's decision last week to target its two largest oil companies in the latest sanctions package.
Microsoft founder Bill Gates says that most of his fortune will be spent on improving health and education services in Africa over the next 20 years.The 69-year-old said that "by unleashing human potential through health and education, every country in Africa should be on
Tesla Inc. chief Elon Musk ’s wealth has slipped below $300 billion for the first time since November as the indiscriminate fallout from President Donald Trump ’s tariffs punishes even those closest to him.Musk lost $4.4 billion on Monday after Tesla stock extended losses, taking his total f
My Friday Pilates classes are marked by Byredo's Bal D'Afrique. Hot yoga, on the other hand, is undoubtedly Diptyque because who doesn't want to smell like a water lily during downward dog? My strength-training days are so Phlur-coded. Yes, I have a Rolodex of fragrances to wear during my workouts,
BBC | A PhD student who has been convicted of drugging and raping 10 women "may turn out to be one of the most prolific sexual predators that we've ever seen in this country", according to the lead detective on the case.Chinese national Zhenhao Zou, 28, attacked two women
Talks to license Starlink in South Africa have reportedly stalled over tensions with the Donald Trump administration in the US.Presidential spokesman Vincent NgwenyaTalks over licensing SpaceX’s Starlink service in South A
Apple is likely to delay Siri upgrades, the iOS 18.4 update may not be as big of an update as previously expected. Apple will likely release the first beta version of the iOS 18.4 update this week with some new features. This upcoming update will l
Quincy Jones, the man known simply as "Q," was a huge influence on American music in his work with artists ranging from Count Basie to Frank Sinatra and reshaped pop music in his collaborations with Michael Jackson. Jones died on Sunday at the age of 91, his publicist said. There was
