Disturbing New Video: Islamic State Beheads Hostage David Haines & Threatens Cameron And Obama – New video from the Islamic State (ISIS, ISIL) claims to show the gruesome beheading of a third hostage, identified to be David Haines of Great Britain. [ijr]
David Haines: PM Says Britain Will ‘Hunt Down’ IS Killers – The UK will take “whatever steps are necessary” to keep safe after a video showing the killing of hostage David Haines was issued by Islamic State militants, the prime minister has said. [bbc]
Three To Appear For Durban Decapitation – The case against three minors implicated in the murder of a woman who was decapitated was expected to continue in the Durban Regional Court on Monday. [n24]
Oscar ‘Won’t Spend A Day In Prison’ – Oscar Pistorius walked out of court on Friday, with legal experts predicting he wouldn’t spend a day behind bars. [iol]
Reeva’s Mum: ‘I Just Don’t Feel This Is Right’ – The heartbroken parents of Reeva Steenkamp have reacted angrily to the verdict handed down to Oscar Pistorius, saying his acquittal on a charge of murder was not justice for their daughter. [stuff]
Judge Masipa’s Security Stepped Up – Security has been stepped up outside Judge Thokozile Masipa’s home following her judgment in the Oscar Pistorius murder trial. [n24]
North Korea ‘Backs Scottish Independence’ – Exclusive: Kim Jong-un’s regime would support an independent Scotland under Alex Salmond and is hoping to trade its natural resources for Scotch whisky. [tel]
U2’s Manager Responds to Backlash: If You Don’t Like This Gift, Delete It – U2 is well aware of the negative reactions some iPhone users have expressed after discovering the band’s new album, Songs of Innocence, had been automatically downloaded onto their devices as part of an elaborate Apple stunt. [mash]
Heineken Owners Reject SABMiller Takeover Offer – The family owners of beer company Heineken have rejected a takeover approach from beer conglomerate SABMiller, Bloomberg reported on Sunday, citing sources. [cnbc]
R100m Bust At Lanseria – The SA Revenue Service confiscated $9.3 million (over R100m) at Lanseria Airport, northwest of Johannesburg, from two Nigerians and an Israeli. [tlive]
Brazil Building Amazon Observation Tower To Monitor Climate Change Impact – 325-metre tower will gather data on heat, water, cloud formation, carbon absorption and weather patterns, newspaper reports. [guardian]
The Queen Tells Scots To ‘Think Very Carefully’ – Queen Elizabeth II has made her first comments about this week’s Scottish independence vote, urging Scots to “think very carefully about the future.” [huff]
US Man Gets 6 Years Hard Labour In North Korea – North Korea’s Supreme Court on Sunday convicted a 24-year-old American man of entering the country illegally to commit espionage and sentenced him to six years of hard labor. [ap]
ANOTHER Rollover Takes Wednesday’s Powerball Lotto To R1.9 BILLION – Oh yes! The Powerball lotto rolled over last night which means it’s now at R1.9 Billion. For those of you who haven’t played this one yet – you’re able to get in without investing in all these rollovers – you lucky thing! Get tickets [here].
Samsung Accuses Rival LG Of Damaging Its Washing Machines – A bizarre spat has broken out between South Korean manufacturing giants Samsung and LG, with Samsung accusing its rival of damaging its goods. [bbc]
Japanese Porn Needs More Male Porn Stars. Apparently. – Shimiken has been dubbed Japan’s “King of Adult Video Actors.” To date, he’s appeared in over 7,000 adult movies during his sixteen-year career. Sounds like he’s overworked! Know why? There aren’t enough male performers in Japan, he says. [kotaku]
Jay Z Hints Beyonce Is Pregnant With Sibling For Blue Ivy – There is speculation Beyonce is pregnant after her husband Jay Z dropped a hint the couple are expecting again. [smh]
Miss New York Kira Kazantsev Crowned Miss America – Miss New York Kira Kazantsev has been named the new Miss America, marking the third year in a row that a contestant from her state has walked away with the crown in the nationally televised pageant. [people]
US Police ‘Mistake’ Django Unchained Actress For Prostitute – Django Unchained actress Daniele Watts has claimed she was ‘‘handcuffed and detained’’ by US police after they mistook her for a prostitute. [dailif]
Martha Thinks Gwyneth Should ‘Stick To Acting’ – Martha Stewart says Goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow should shut up and stick to acting. [p6]
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