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'Total Eclipse Of The Heart' - Data reveals most popular songs played during this week's solar eclipse 📢Make your social posts go viral 🚀 Auto-share to every social platform in one click! (Check my Tumblr profile pinned post for the link) As millions turned their eyes to the skies for Wednesday's solar eclipse, fresh data shows they also listened to the much-missed Bonnie Tyler and her 80s power ballad 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart'...

NATO Baltic Air Policing jets shoot down drone over Latvia 📢Make your social posts go viral 🚀 Auto-share to every social platform in one click! (Check my Tumblr profile pinned post for the link) "As long as Russia's aggression in Ukraine continues, a recurrence of cases where foreign drones enter or approach Latvian airspace is possible," the Latvian military said.

30,000 trees on 200 hectares: Europe's new mega-park is being built here 📢Make your social posts go viral 🚀 Auto-share to every social platform in one click! (Check my Tumblr profile pinned post for the link) Among the world's most ambitious regeneration projects, The Ellinikon is set to be Europe's largest coastal urban park.

"In our country, abandonment is normalised": animals are still left behind 📢Make your social posts go viral 🚀 Auto-share to every social platform in one click! (Check my Tumblr profile pinned post for the link) One day they have a bed, a sofa, a place in the home, with someone to fill their bowls. Then, in an instant, many pets lose everything and end up dumped on roads or left at shelters.

Farage wins UK by-election to return to parliament 📢Make your social posts go viral 🚀 Auto-share to every social platform in one click! (Check my Tumblr profile pinned post for the link) British politician Nigel Farage retains his seat in parliament after resigning last month over an investigation into his finances that triggered a by-election.

Child's play: French artist Saype's giant ephemeral frescoes takeover Swiss alpine resort 📢Make your social posts go viral 🚀 Auto-share to every social platform in one click! (Check my Tumblr profile pinned post for the link) The latest works in a series of experimental and ephemeral paintings by French land artist Saype are currently on display on the high slopes of Swiss alpine resort Villars-sur-Ollon, however the works are starting to slowly disappear.

‘The real challenge starts after sundown’: Europe’s heatwave boosted solar by up to 17% on hot days 📢Make your social posts go viral 🚀 Auto-share to every social platform in one click! (Check my Tumblr profile pinned post for the link) A surge in solar power has helped meet heightened power demand from Europe’s blistering heatwaves, according to a new analysis.

Latest news bulletin | August 14th, 2026 – Morning 📢Make your social posts go viral 🚀 Auto-share to every social platform in one click! (Check my Tumblr profile pinned post for the link) Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 14th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Northern Lights travel bucket list: Unique trips and experiences to book in 2026-2027 📢Make your social posts go viral 🚀 Auto-share to every social platform in one click! (Check my Tumblr profile pinned post for the link) Witnessing the Aurora Borealis is top of the bucket list for many travellers. In this guide, we pick out some of the best Northern Lights trips and experiences to book in 2026 and 2027.

Scientists map how spacecraft design could affect astronauts’ mental health 📢Make your social posts go viral 🚀 Auto-share to every social platform in one click! (Check my Tumblr profile pinned post for the link) Could the design of a spacecraft affect astronauts’ mental health? Scientists have mapped how everything from lighting and privacy to shared spaces could shape wellbeing on long missions to the Moon and Mars.

Trump orders Navy to return to older system of launching jets off aircraft carriers 📢Make your social posts go viral 🚀 Auto-share to every social platform in one click! (Check my Tumblr profile pinned post for the link) According to a directive issued Thursday, the new mandate would likely cost billions of dollars and revert the Navy’s most advanced ships to a system that takes more sailors to operate and is more difficult to maintain.

Black Forest coolcation: tourism in Germany surges in 2026 📢Make your social posts go viral 🚀 Auto-share to every social platform in one click! (Check my Tumblr profile pinned post for the link) In Spain and Italy, the Black Forest is an extremely popular holiday destination. But Germany has set a different record with other visitors.

White House says it’s losing $19B-$26B a year in revenue as countries dodge tariffs 📢Make your social posts go viral 🚀 Auto-share to every social platform in one click! (Check my Tumblr profile pinned post for the link) Peter Navarro, the White House trade adviser, told reporters on a conference call that China is laundering its exports through more than 40 countries.

Qatar, Morocco among six Arab federations backing FIFA’s Infantino 📢Make your social posts go viral 🚀 Auto-share to every social platform in one click! (Check my Tumblr profile pinned post for the link) Six heads of Arab national football associations, including Qatar and 2030 World Cup co-hosts Morocco, backed FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Thursday, with football’s world governing body in crisis following a failed private investment plan. Infantino, who is seeking reelection next year, has faced open revolt after three confederations – UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF called for him to quit over his aborted bid to bring private investment into FIFA competitions, including the World Cup. The Swiss administrator had proposed carving off the commercial rights to the World Cup and selling 20% to private investors to raise about $4.2 billion. ‘We reaffirm our confidence in his leadership’ “Recognising the important role of Arab football in bringing people together and strengthening cooperation among football associations across the Arab world, we … express our full support for Mr Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, and reaffirm our confidence in his leadership and continued commitment to the development of football worldwide,” the heads of the six federations said in a joint statement. The statement was signed by the heads of the national federations of Qatar, Lebanon, Morocco, Sudan, Egypt and Mauritania. Four of the six signatories are also FIFA Council members. Also Read: FIFA apologises to members as Infantino holds crisis meeting amid stake sale fallout “We deeply appreciate Mr Infantino’s sustained efforts to advance football globally, expand opportunities across all regions and strengthen the game’s role in bringing people and communities together,” they said. “We look forward to continuing our close cooperation with him towards a stronger and more prosperous future for world football, expanding opportunities and further enhancing Arab football’s contribution to the global game.” Infantino’s withdrawn proposal came with a $20-million grant for member associations for the next funding cycle, an amount that could have been doubled if they signed the deal. Despite the opposition of the three confederations, which represent 136 of the 211 member associations who will vote in the FIFA presidential election in March, Infantino still has plenty of allies in the game.   Subscribe To Our Newsletter

Dunlop completes R1.7bn Ladysmith plant upgrade as it eyes African growth 📢Make your social posts go viral 🚀 Auto-share to every social platform in one click! (Check my Tumblr profile pinned post for the link) Dunlop Tyres South Africa CEO Lubin Ozoux and DTIC Minister Parks Tau. Dunlop Tyres South Africa has completed a R1.7-billion investment programme at its uMnambithi manufacturing plant in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, as the tyre maker seeks to expand local production and increase exports into African markets. The three-year investment, backed by Japanese parent company Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI), introduces new manufacturing technology and expands the plant’s capacity to produce passenger, SUV and light commercial vehicle tyres. The facility supplies tyres to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), including Toyota, Isuzu, Ford, Volkswagen and Nissan, and produces applications for vehicles such as the Toyota Land Cruiser. The investment includes a new compound mixer, tread and sidewall production lines, as well as upgraded curing technology aimed at improving manufacturing consistency, durability and tyre quality. South Africa ‘an important market’ SRI president and CEO Yasuaki Kuniyasu said South Africa remained an important market in the group’s global operations. “Within our global strategy, our business in South Africa holds a very important place,” Kuniyasu said, adding that supplying locally manufactured tyres to vehicle manufacturers remained a key part of the company’s operations. Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau welcomed the investment, saying it demonstrated continued confidence in South Africa’s automotive manufacturing sector. Tau said the government was reviewing the South African Automotive Masterplan and its support mechanisms against the industry’s 2035 targets for employment, localisation and growth, while also preparing for the transition towards new-energy vehicles. The investment comes as South Africa’s automotive manufacturing industry faces pressure to improve competitiveness and localisation amid growing vehicle and component imports. Low rolling resistance tyres Dunlop said the upgraded equipment will also allow the plant to manufacture very low rolling resistance tyres, which can contribute to improved vehicle efficiency and lower energy consumption. Such technology is becoming increasingly important as manufacturers introduce more hybrid and electric vehicles. Dunlop Tyres South Africa CEO Lubin Ozoux said the upgrades would allow the company to meet changing requirements from vehicle manufacturers while improving production efficiency. The Ladysmith operation is also expected to play a larger role in Dunlop’s African expansion. The brand has a presence in 23 African countries and supplies markets including Nigeria, Kenya, Côte d’Ivoire, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Dunlop said the investment would strengthen the South African facility’s position as a manufacturing and export hub serving the continent.   Subscribe To Our Newsletter

Jetour scores first rental fleet deal with Hertz  📢Make your social posts go viral 🚀 Auto-share to every social platform in one click! (Check my Tumblr profile pinned post for the link) L-R: Gavin Xiong (Jetour); Kathy Mokgosi (Jetour Regional Fleet Manager); Lazola Qungwana (Jetour Head of Sales); Freddy Manokwane (Hertz Head of Operations Inland); Tracy Peacock (Head of Sales Hertz Southern Africa) and Vincent Da Silva (Area Manager OR Tambo, Jet Park and 24 Hour Assistance) Jetour South Africa has secured its first direct rental fleet customer after Hertz Southern Africa added the Jetour T2 Odyssey to its Dollar and Thrifty rental fleet, marking a significant milestone in the Chinese automaker’s local growth strategy. The first batch of T2 Odyssey models has already entered service, with additional units expected to be delivered in the coming weeks. The partnership was officially marked during a handover ceremony at Jetour South Africa’s headquarters in Midrand this week. While neither company disclosed the number of vehicles involved in the agreement, Jetour said the initial vehicles deployed had already been fully booked by customers. “This is Jetour South Africa’s first direct rental fleet customer, making it a significant milestone for our business,” said Lazola Qungwana, Head of Sales at Jetour South Africa. Fleet market seen as key growth opportunity The agreement provides Jetour with valuable exposure to South Africa’s rental and corporate vehicle sectors less than two years after the brand entered the local market in September 2024. Qungwana said rental operators place vehicles under rigorous conditions and therefore prioritise factors such as reliability, durability and strong resale values when selecting models for their fleets. The Hertz partnership forms part of a broader strategy by Jetour to diversify beyond private vehicle buyers. The company said it is actively exploring opportunities across government fleets, vehicle leasing businesses and fleet management operators. Rapid rise in South Africa Jetour has experienced rapid growth since launching locally, quickly establishing itself among South Africa’s leading passenger vehicle brands. The company initially introduced the Dashing and X70 Plus SUVs before expanding its range with the more rugged T1 and T2 models. Its momentum has seen it rise to eighth position in South Africa’s new-vehicle sales rankings. The T2’s profile received a further boost in May when it was named the overall winner of the 2026 South African Car of the Year competition. Adventure-focused SUV joins rental line-up Positioned as a five-seat adventure SUV, the Jetour T2 Odyssey combines off-road capability with premium features. The model includes four-wheel drive, an automatic transmission and an extensive suite of driver-assistance and comfort technologies. Standard features include heated and ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, a Sony sound system, wireless smartphone connectivity and charging, and a 540-degree camera system. Hertz Southern Africa has placed the T2 Odyssey in its Group E3-IFAR rental category, which caters for customers seeking five-seat, automatic four-wheel-drive vehicles equipped with air conditioning. Chinese brands target corporate customers For Hertz Southern Africa, the addition of Jetour expands a rental fleet that has served local motorists and travellers since the 1950s. Together with the Dollar and Thrifty brands, the company operates more than 40 rental locations across South Africa. The partnership also reflects a broader trend in the automotive sector, where newer Chinese vehicle manufacturers are increasingly looking beyond traditional retail sales channels and targeting South Africa’s corporate, fleet and rental markets as they seek to strengthen their presence and brand recognition. Subscribe To Our Newsletter