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This Week in History: 9/11, a ‘suburban’ spy, and cosmonauts stranded in space

Explore how major events between 7 and 13 September were captured on The Independent’s front pages

The Independent UK

Quote of the day by Nelson Mandela: 'No matter what the past...' Life lessons from motivational quote on hardships, resilience, bitterness, choice and forgiveness

Quote of the day by Nelson Mandela: “No matter what the past has dealt you, don't let it destroy your future.” The quote explains how people can deal with past hardships without allowing them to control their choices. It focuses on resilience, forgiveness, personal choice, present actions and the need…

The Economic Times

The best headphones for students? 3 perfect picks, just in time for college

New audio for a new term! 3 ace options for all budgets

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Quote of the day by Nelson Mandela: "Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will..." — Life lessons on forgiveness, emotional intelligence, inner peace, healing, and why letting go often becomes the greatest act of personal freedom by the South African anti-apartheid leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate

Today's Quote of the Day by Nelson Mandela: Nelson Mandela’s famous quote "resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies" serves as a timeless warning against the self-destructive nature of harboring anger. Rather than harming the person who caused pain, holding onto a grudge systematically…

The Economic Times

I put the most expensive ANC headphones you can buy to the test — here’s what $2,200 gets you

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 are flagship headphones which demand a jaw-dropping price for the privilege. But I can’t deny how well they perform.

Tom’s Guide

Nothing Ear (3a) review: The price is right, but is the sound?

Nothing continues to offer good deals for your ears

The Audeze Maxwell 2 (ANC) is low key the cleverest gaming headset on sale

These elite-sounding headphones just added ANC, but not for obvious reasons.

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Best Life Advice of the Day By Nelson Mandela: “Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by… — Inspiring lessons on perseverance, failure, strength and why every setback is a comeback by the former President of South Africa known for his fight against apartheid, leadership in ending racial segregation and deep insights into peace and justice

Best Life Advice of the Day by Nelson Mandela: Nelson Mandela’s quote, “Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again” explores the importance of resilience, perseverance, and personal strength in life. The quote suggests that true character…

The Economic Times

'A wake up call': Municipal misery hangs over upcoming South African elections

Mounds of garbage, potholed roads and sewage spills: grim conditions like these led voters near Johannesburg to abandon their long-time loyalty to the African National Congress and hand the rival Democratic Alliance its first black township ward in South Africa, highlighting frustration over municipal-level failures ahead of November's local elections.

Radio France Internationale

On This Day in History, June 22: Fast & Furious release, France surrenders, Germany invades Soviet Union, Napoleon abdicates, Galileo recants, Maradona's Hand of God, G.I. Bill signed and other events

On This Day in History, June 22 witnessed Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union, Napoleon's second abdication, Galileo's recantation before the Inquisition and the signing of the G.I. Bill by Franklin D. Roosevelt. The date is also remembered for Diego Maradona's famous "Hand of God" goal, France's surrender to Nazi…

The Economic Times

‘Then the firing started’: the Soweto uprising remembered 50 years on

16 June 1976 is not just another chapter in the history books, nor is its aftermath and legacy, say those who took part and their families

The Guardian - UK

Free Nelson Mandela review – this gripping documentary pulls no punches

A revelatory look at the sprawling tale of the decades-long struggle against apartheid. It’s a nuanced tale that brutally emphasises the personal cost of Mandela’s resistance

The Guardian - UK

Ma Vesta Smith: why this unsung activist matters 50 years after the Soweto uprising

While many men are remembered as heroes of political struggles, women seldom get enough attention. Vesta Smith is a good example. She fought for South Africa’s liberation from white minority rule, called apartheid.

The Conversation

‘Once, Mandela was seen as the devil incarnate’: the TV show laying bare the true struggle against apartheid

From the activist who knew him as ‘Uncle Nelson’ to the campaigner who would go on to become a cabinet member, we talk to those involved in the struggle – and who feature in an eye-opening new documentary

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Quote of the day by Nelson Mandela: 'There is nothing more dangerous than a...' Life lessons on human nature, anger and shame by first Black president of South Africa

Quote of the Day by Nelson Mandela highlights the impact of humiliation on human behavior. The quote explains how shame, rejection, and loss of dignity can influence actions and decisions. It remains relevant in families, workplaces, communities, and society. The words of Nelson Mandela also reflect lessons from his own…

Android Central

The Sennheiser Momentum 5 sets the standard for its mix of longevity, price, and great sound

Better sound, battery life, and longevity than Sony and Bose make the Sennheiser Momentum 5 a top pick for music lovers!

Tom’s Guide

I tested the long-awaited Sennheiser Momentum 5 — and they do one thing Apple, Sony, and Bose headphones could never

Sennheiser Momentum 5 took 4 years to come out, but they're finally here. With clean bass, balanced mids, and a huge 57-hour battery, they are going for hold.

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SAfrica president in argues cash-in-sofa scandal

South Africa's president says an probe into how bundles of cash were found in his sofa was "seriously flawed" and the money came from the sale of buffaloes.

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I tested Soundcore’s newest premium flagship earbuds — and they’re coming for the AirPods Pro 3’s crown

The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max have excellent, rich sound, immersive ANC, great battery, and impressive AI features, for just $229.

Tom’s Guide

Do you need to spend $449 on the Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen when you can get the new Marshall Milton ANC for $229? I tested both and I’m very surprised

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen are undoubtedly the king of ANC headphones, but do the cheaper Marshall Milton ANC come close for less money?

Marshall Milton ANC review: A logical step-up for on-ear fans

Marshall's headphones won't change your attitude to on-ear comfort

The Conversation

Julius Malema: South Africa’s performative revolutionary is facing his biggest battle

Julius Malema, the leader of South Africa’s fourth-largest party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), is a divisive figure: loved by some, hated by others.

The Guardian - UK

The man who blew up a nuclear power station and disappeared

The long read: In December 1982, South African Rodney Wilkinson walked four bombs into Koeberg power station – the crown jewel of the apartheid state – pulled the pins and then left on his bicycle. How did he do it?

The Conversation

Political violence in South Africa is driven by a power elite trying to establish dominance – new research

For much of the past two decades, South Africa’s recurring waves of protest have been interpreted through a dominant lens: the failure of the post-apartheid state to deliver services to its poorest citizens. Rising unemployment, corroding infrastructure and inadequate housing are the familiar explanations offered.

Radio France Internationale

South Africa's EFF leader Julius Malema jailed for five years on gun charges

A South African court has sentenced radical left-wing opposition leader Julius Malema to five years in jail for firing a rifle into the air at a rally eight years ago.

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