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Full strength Scotland squad for final World Cup warm-up a no-brainer

Full-back Blair a Kinghorn is fit but being rested after recovering from a minor quad injury suffered against France two weekends ago.

The National (Scotland)

‘He lost a bet’: breezy All Blacks joke about former coach helping Australia

A relaxed Ian Foster adopted the perfect tone when discussing Steve Hansen before New Zealand’s final World Cup warm-up

The Guardian - UK

Putin defends invasion of Ukraine in Brics summit address

Russian president seeks to rally leaders meeting in South Africa to Moscow’s side by blaming west

The Guardian - UK

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South Africa's media often portrays foreigners in a bad light. This fuels xenophobia

The media’s huge influence comes from the fact that it’s capable of affecting public perceptions. In the light of this we set out to understand how South Africa’s print media writes about foreigners. And the implications of this representation on local attitudes towards foreign nationals.

The Conversation

The power of needlework: how embroidery is helping South African women tell unspeakable stories

In June 2020, three months after South Africa entered the first of a series of hard lockdowns to slow the spread of COVID, the country’s president Cyril Ramaphosa described men’s violence against women as a “second pandemic”.

The Conversation

India ‘fully supports’ BRICS expansion as summit continues

South African officials say more than 40 countries from the Global South have shown interest in joining the BRICS bloc.

Al Jazeera

Expansion and a common currency on agenda at BRICS summit

Leaders of some of the developing world's most important economies turned Wednesday to the main business of their summit in South Africa, a day after a speech by Russian President Vladimir Putin gave the gathering an anti-Western tinge that officials had been hoping to avoid.

France 24

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Putin claims his war on the dollar is 'gaining momentum' in 17-minute video tirade

The Russian leader said the West's actions of financial sanctions and freezing assets were tantamount to "trampling upon all the basic norms and rules of free trade."

Fortune

PM Modi, South African President Ramaphosa discuss regional & multilateral issues of mutual interest

PM Modi met South African President Ramaphosa in Johannesburg to review bilateral ties, exchange views on regional & multilateral issues & strengthen the Global South.

The Hindu

No explanation after China's Xi Jinping misses key speech at Brics summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping unexpectedly skipped a speech he'd been due to give at the Brics summit in South Africa – instead sending his commerce minister to speak about the strength of the Chinese economy and to denounce wealthy nations who seek to contain the growth of developing ones.

Radio France Internationale

China, Russia and other emerging economies turn to main summit agenda in South Africa

Leaders of some of the developing world’s most important economies are turning to the main business of their summit in South Africa after a speech by Russian President Vladimir Putin gave the gathering an anti-Western tinge

The Independent UK

Xi Jinping skips speech defending China economy at BRICS business forum

JOHANNESBURG: President Xi Jinping failed to attend a business forum in South Africa where he was expected to deliver a speech defending China’s economy and its support for emerging markets, as fears mount that the Asian nation’s struggles could cause global turbulence.

The Times of India

The West’s mishandling of Ukraine has made BRICS a brighter alternative for multipolarity

As the South African city of Johannesburg hosts the 15th BRICS summit from August 22 to 24, headlines have been devoted to the possibilities of certain anticipated bilateral meets on the sidelines. One such possibility is of Chinese president Xi Jinping and Indian prime minister Narendra Modi having an in-person…

Newslaundry

Zimbabwe cricketer Heath Streak death rumors surface after his battle with colon cancer: Know the early symptoms of the disease

After shaking the entire world with the rumours of sad demise of Heath Streak, Olonga has shared a rather gladful news that the Zimbabwean bowler, Streak is ' pretty much alive'. The former report said that 'After a protracted battle with cancer, legendary Zimbabwean cricketer Heath Streak passed away on…

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The Guardian - AU

Rumours swirl after Xi Jinping fails to give key Brics speech

Xi was due to address high profile forum in South Africa, but instead his speech was read out by his commerce minister

The Guardian - US

Putin says Brics should become trading bloc representing ‘global majority’

Russian president addresses group at South Africa summit, blaming western sanctions for causing volatility in global markets

Dynamite News

PM Modi arrives in South Africa for 15th BRICS Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the South African city of Johannesburg on Tuesday as he kickstarted the first leg of his two-nation visit. Read further on Dynamite News:

France 24

Boosting trade and reducing dollar dependence top economic agenda at BRICS summit

As BRICS leaders meet in Johannesburg on Tuesday, they will be sure to discuss ways to increase commercial exchanges within the bloc of emerging economies comprised of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The group, which represents 16% of global trade, will also look to encourage the use of…

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The Hindu

India to soon become $5 trillion economy, says PM Modi

PM Modi visits South Africa for 3-day BRICS Summit. He will discuss issues of concern for Global South, review institutional development, and interact with leaders from invited guest countries. He will then travel to Greece

Al Jazeera

Can BRICS end ‘apartheid’ against the Global South?

As the grouping of five emerging economies meets in South Africa, here’s what to expect.

The Week

Can Brics replace the G7 in new world order?

The leaders of Brazil, India, China and South Africa kick off a three-day summit in Johannesburg today billed as the most important meeting of the Brics nations in a decade.

France 24

BRICS summit of emerging economies gets under way without Putin

BRICS leaders meet in South Africa on Tuesday as the loose association of major emerging economies seeks to assert its voice as a counterweight to Western dominance in global affairs. The so-called BRICS nations -- Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa -- represent a quarter of the global economy,…

The Guardian - UK

Ireland ready to fly at Rugby World Cup but champions still need luck

Injuries to key players can change sporting fates, while South Africa look much stronger with Siya Kolisi back in the side

The Independent UK

Russia's Putin stays away over arrest warrant as leaders of emerging economies meet in South Africa

Russian President Vladimir Putin will be notably absent when Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders from the BRICS group of emerging economies begin a three-day summit in South Africa on Tuesday

The Times of India

Mitchell Marsh 'blown away by skill and pace' of 'incredible talent' Spencer Johnson

NEW DELHI: The "incredible talent" of uncapped fast bowler Spencer Johnson will make him one to watch on Australia's next white-ball tour of South Africa, according to Mitchell Marsh, the nation's new Twenty20 captain.

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