SA Navy Only Has One Working Ship And Is Too Broke To Do Anything About It – The navy has only one vessel – a frigate – with which South Africa’s territorial waters can be partially patrolled and the air force is not faring much better. [citypress]
The Critters That Love Travel Season: How To Get Rid Of Bed Bugs Forever – Bed bugs are a sneaky menace, not only creeping into hospitality spots but also making themselves at home in unsuspecting houses. [2ov]
Honda’s Top-Secret Air Taxi Could Be Hitting The Skies Soon – The Japanese automaker has kept its eVTOL program a mystery since announcing it in 2021, but an FAA waiver suggests it will soon start flight tests. [robbreport]
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Attempting To Obstruct Justice From Jail, Prosecutors Say – Sean “Diddy” Combs will face trial on 5 May, accused of coercing and abusing women for years with the aid of a network of associates and employees. He denies all charges against him. [sky]
Thousands Flock To NZ Capital In Huge Māori Protests – More than 35,000 people have protested outside New Zealand’s parliament against a controversial bill seeking to reinterpret the country’s founding document between British colonisers and Māori people. [bbc]
Sweden, Finland Warn Residents To Be Ready For War: ‘Situation Is Serious’ – Sweden and Finland have all begun warning their residents to prepare for the possibility of war as Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine rages on. [nypost]
