Microsoft To Acquire LinkedIn For $26.2 Billion – Microsoft Corp. snapped up LinkedIn Corp. for $26.2 billion in the largest acquisition in its history, betting the professional social network can rev up the tech titan’s software offerings despite recent struggles by both companies. [wsj]
Henri Van Breda Handed Himself In [Video] – Well we were just saying maybe the time is nearing, and now we have official confirmation. [more]
#OscarPistorius: Psychologist Accused Of Bias – A psychologist expert testifying in mitigation of Oscar Pistorius’ murder sentence has been accused of bias by the State. [iol]
Shooter Omar Mateen’s Father Says He’s Saddened By Massacre, Calls Gunman ‘A Good Son’ – The father of the Orlando nightclub gunman insists that his son was not motivated by Islamist radical ideology, describing the 29-year-old as a “a good son” who did not appear agitated or angry the day before the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. [washpo]
ISIS Claims Responsibility For Killing Of French Police Officer – A police captain was fatally stabbed and his companion was also killed at their home in a small town northwest of Paris on Monday evening, and within hours the Islamic State claimed responsibility for the murders. [nyt]
Singapore Removes Same-Sex Kiss From Les Miserables Musical – A scene where two male actors kiss was removed from a production of the musical Les Miserables in Singapore after reports of complaints from the public. [time]
4Di Secures R256m For Startup Fund – South African venture capital firm 4Di Capital has secured its first successful closing of R256m in initial commitments for a new fund aimed at boosting technology startups. [f24]
MTN To Take Immediate Steps To List In Nigeria As Part Of $1.7 Billion Fine Deal – South African telecoms group MTN will take immediate steps to list shares in Nigeria as part of a deal to settle a dispute over unregistered SIM cards and will also issue an apology. [reuters]
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‘We Have Disrupted Cosy Businesses’ – The Guptas have hit back at allegations of “state capture”, saying they are “disrupters” in the market, who have upended “cosy” business environments by providing coal and newspapers at cheaper tariffs. [cp]
Illegal Meds Found In Oscar’s Cell, Court Hears – Illegal medication was found during a search of convicted murderer Oscar Pistorius’s prison cell, the High Court in Pretoria heard on Monday. [n24]
Aimee Left South Africa Because Of Stress – Oscar Pistorius Psychologist – Oscar Pistorius’s sister Aimee‚ to whom he is exceedingly close‚ left South Africa for Britain to get away from the stress and publicity following his marathon trial for the murder of his girlfriend‚ the Pretoria High Court heard on Monday. [tlive]
Vettel: Suicidal Seagulls Were “Worst Moment Of My Race” – Sebastian Vettel has revealed the odd experience he encountered with two seagulls during the Canadian Grand Prix, which he claimed was the “worst moment of my race”. [mot]
F1: Heineken Signs $337 Million Deal To Become The Global Beer Partner Of Formula 1 – Dutch beer giant Heineken has confirmed it is to enter Formula 1 with a multi-year sponsorship deal for trackside advertising and title sponsorship of several races, making it the championship’s official global beer. [fox]
KPMG Severs Ties With Scandal-Hit FIFA – Accountancy firm KPMG became the latest company to sever ties with soccer’s world governing body, when it informed FIFA on Friday that it was dropping its account. [wsj]
Egyptian Investigators Say Black Boxes To Emit Signal Until June 24 – The black boxes from an EgyptAir jet that crashed in the Mediterranean last month will continue emitting a signal from beneath the sea until June 24, a statement from the Egyptian investigation committee said. [stuff]
Donald Trump Bans ‘Washington Post’ From Campaign Events – Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump announced Monday he was revoking press credentials for The Washington Post, upset with the major newspaper’s coverage of his campaign. [npr]
R9 Million Cocaine Bust At OR Tambo Airport – Customs officials and the detector dog unit intercepted 30kg of cocaine valued at R9 million at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International on Monday afternoon‚ the South African Revenue Service says. [tlive]
Anonymous Bidder Wins $3,456,789 (R52.5m) Lunch With Warren Buffett – Chowing down with Warren Buffett is going to cost a record amount again this year. [cnn]
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Angelina Jolie To Star In Murder On The Orient Express – The ‘By the Sea’ actress is said to be in early talks with 20th Century Fox about appearing in the adaptation of Agatha Christie’s novel, which is being directed Sir Kenneth Branagh, who will also produce play the lead character, detective Hercule Poirot. [list]
Lil Wayne Reportedly Suffered Two Seizures On A Private Plane Headed For California – Rapper Lil Wayne was taken to a hospital in Nebraska on Monday after suffering a seizure while aboard a private plane traveling to California. [lat]
Margot Robbie Mistook Prince Harry For Ed Sheeran In A-List Party Photobooth – They were spotted together in a celebrity-packed photobooth at a Christmas party last year, but it seems Margot Robbie managed to spend a night with Prince Harry while not even knowing who he was. [smh]
Led Zeppelin Stars To Appear In Court For Stairway To Heaven Copyright Trial – Jimmy Page and Robert Plant to attend the trial in Los Angeles on Tuesday over claim the opening of the song was copied from a track by the band Spirit. [guardian]
Adam Levine Offers To Pay For Christina Grimmie Funeral – Adam Levine is offering to pay for funeral expenses for “Voice” contestant Christina Grimmie, who was tragically killed by a gunman during an autograph signing Friday. [huff]
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