The vast majority of us have no idea what the padlock icon on our internet browser is – and it’s putting us at risk: The padlock icon which appears in most internet browser address bars. Robert Avgustin/Shutterstock Do you know what the padlock symbol in your internet browser’s address bar means? If not, you’re not …
Labour set to win Rutherglen and Hamilton West byelection – but only a thumping majority will herald big Scottish gains next year: More than three years after the COVID law-breaking that cost the SNP’s Margaret Ferrier her job as MP, voters in Rutherglen and Hamilton West will be summoned to the polls on October 5 …
Iran protests: majority of people reject compulsory hijab and an Islamic regime, surveys find: Iranian women have taken to burning hijabs in protest at the death of Mahsa Amini. Twitter A young woman’s death in custody in Iran on September 16 has sparked nationwide protests. Mahsa Amini’s fatal injuries resulted from an arrest and beating …
Kenya’s parliament and senate: how will they work together if there’s no clear majority?: Simon Maina/AFP/GettyImages President Uhuru Kenyatta’s government has held a majority of elected seats in both the national assembly and the senate since the 2013 general election. This enabled his Jubilee coalition to drive its agenda largely unhindered over two five-year terms. …
South Africa in the news: Where are the majority of new Covid-19 cases?: KwaZulu-Natal has again registered the highest number of daily Covid-19 infections in South Africa, according to statistics for the past 24-hour cycle. The national health department reported 4,118 …: “South Africa” – BingNews Shipping wine in an uncertain world: it’s all about …
Sadiq Khan re-elected with weakened majority: what London mayor’s priorities should be for second term: Sadiq Khan’s victory over the Conservatives’ Shaun Bailey was hailed as inevitable months before the polls closed on Thursday. Polls such as the Mile End Institute/YouGov survey of Londoners at the end of March showed a massive 21-point lead for …
South Africa in the news: Online Education Services (OES) Acquires Majority Stake in Construct: OES has expanded its operations in the US, UK, and South Africa through a majority stake investment in Construct, a global leader in online learning design. Both companies combined serve learners in …: “South Africa” – BingNews Five years on: Jonah …
South Africa in the news: South Africa: Survey Shows Government’s Schools Policy Is Opposed By a Large Majority: Sixty percent of adults say that schools ‘should not reopen this year’. This was a key finding from a survey conducted by researchers from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and Human Sciences …: “South Africa” – BingNews …
India election: how Narendra Modi won with an even bigger majority: The stunning majority for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the 2019 Indian election is a massive political achievement for its leadership: the prime minister, Narendra Modi, and the party’s president, Amit Shah. Early results from the world’s biggest democratic exercise show the BJP …
Survey shows a majority of South Africans support land reform: Support for land redistribution tends to be stronger among economically disadvantaged South Africans. EFE-EPA/Kim Ludrick Unequal access to land in South Africa continues to prevent citizens from enjoying human dignity, rights and security. The ongoing debates and recent public hearings about land reform policy in …
Discover Digital acquires majority stake in EFX Productions: On-demand solutions specialist, Discover Digital, has acquired a 74% stake in technical service and TV production company EFX Productions, expanding Discover Digital’s full-service production, broadcasting and streaming capabilities. Stephen Watson, Managing Director of Discover Digital, says the acquisition enhances Discover Digital’s own production capacity. “Now we are …
Majority support raising tax to support struggling NHS: The NHS dominated headlines this week after the Red Cross declared it a “humanitarian crisis” but latest research from YouGov suggests the public are willing to pay a little extra to support the struggling health service. The idea was proposed by Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron who …