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Fans frustrated over ‘shoddy’ Cricket World Cup ticketing, South Africa greenlights TotalEnergies’ Cape Coast offshore drilling project, Microplastics in clouds, and The dumbest things people have done to secure a rental.

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Trump Saves Fireworks For Outside Court On First Day Of Fraud Trial – Trump was a quiet presence inside court, but outside he said ‘deranged’ judge overseeing case ‘should be out of office’. [guardian]

Japan Airlines Unveils High-Tech Interiors Of New A350-1000 Aircraft – When an airline places an order for new planes, it’s given a great opportunity to boost its appeal among travelers looking for maximum comfort – particularly where long-haul flights are concerned. [cnn]

Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia Nears Completion As Towers Are Crowned – Designed by Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi, who is buried in the church’s crypt, the world-renowned piece of architecture is famously unfinished – and has become a symbol of Barcelona around the world. [sky]

Mobile Apps Fueling AI-Generated Nudes Of Young Girls: Spanish Police – Over 30 victims have been discovered according to police. [abc]

‘Plastic Air Pollution’: Microplastics In Clouds Could Be Exacerbating Climate Change, Study Says – The presence of tiny plastics in clouds risks the contamination of ‘everything we eat and drink’, researchers say. [euronews]

Your Microbes Live On After You Die − A Microbiologist Explains How – After you die, bacteria harvest your body for the nutrients that help push daisies. [capetalk]

Fans Frustrated Over ‘Very Shoddy’ Cricket World Cup Ticketing Process – Amid the hype for the World Cup in India starting on October 5, fans complain of exorbitant prices and a chaotic ticket system. [aljazeera]

Cele Found Guilty Of Breaching Ethical Code After Shouting ‘Shut Up’ At Crime Activist Ian Cameron – Police Minister Bheki Cele has been found guilty of breaching the code of ethical conduct for MPs after he locked horns with an anti-crime activist at a meeting in Gugulethu last year. [news24]

Vintage With Love: Where Style Meets Charity In A Remarkable Union – Vintage With Love, a remarkable charity concept, seamlessly blends fashion and philanthropy, raising funds for worthy causes while promoting a ‘sharity’ economy of upcycling and sharing goods. [goodthingsguy]

The Dumbest Things People Have Done To Secure A Rental – From fake relationships to stalking letting agents. [vice]

Ex-Operator Accuses Banks Of Running His Multimillion-Rand Aircraft Company To The Ground – A former operator of the now defunct Johannesburg-based multimillion aircraft company has shared his own experience of what it is like to have his business run to the ground by banks who allegedly colluded to deceive him and destroy his legacy. [iol]

How NASA Hopes To Build Houses On The Moon By 2040 – NASA is now plotting a return to the moon. This time, the stay will be long-term. [nytimes]

South Africa Greenlights TotalEnergies’ Cape Coast Offshore Drilling Project – The South African Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has granted TotalEnergies permission to conduct offshore drilling for natural gas and oil. [capetownetc]

NYC College Student Sentenced To Year In Dubai Prison After Touching Airport Security Guard’s Arm – A New York City college student was sentenced to one year behind bars by the United Arab Emirates for allegedly “assaulting and insulting” an airport security guard during a flight connection in Dubai over the summer, according to reports. [nypost]

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