While you were sleeping: 20 June 2016

Italy elects first female mayor, Star Trek actor dies in freak accident, and Solar Impulse 2 heads out today.

By John Stupart

20 Jun

South Africa's Siya Kolisi (left) is tackled by Ireland's Conor Murray during the Test match at Ellis Park Stadium.

“This I want to believe implicitly: Man was born for love and revolution.”
– Osamu Dazai

Story of the Day

Marius Fransman: Sex, Lies, WhatsApps and the truth behind The Bursary

It was a member of the ANC’s Integrity Committee (IC) who, in her personal capacity, offered to help Louisa Wynand, the young woman who has accused ANC Western Cape Provincial leader Marius Fransman of sexually assaulting her, to apply for a bursary to further her studies. The ANC member approached Fransman’s accuser after she had given tearful testimony to the committee in April. By MARIANNE THAMM.
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While you were sleeping

Italy elects first female mayor

On Sunday Virginia Raggi rose to the mayoral seat, becoming Rome's first female city leader in its history. Raggi represents the Five Star Movement (M5S) and at 37 years of old, is one of the youngest. With rampant corruption and general abuse of power facing her leadership, she will certainly need to hit the ground running. Read more

Star Trek actor dies in car accident

Anton Yelchin, the 27-year-old actor who plays Chekov in the new Star Trek movies, has died. Yelchin's car rolled backwards down his steep driveway, after he'd got out of it, pinning him against a brick pillar and security fence. Read more

Brexit vote casts an anxious pall

The Brexit vote on 23 June has resulted in a flurry of "what if" scenarios. As leaving the EU will have consequences for everything from Britain's Cornish pie industry to general rights of its citizens in Europe, this week's referendum has fairly high stakes. With many years of paperwork ahead to secure a "leaving" of the EU, however, this is just the beginning. Read more

Solar Impulse to set off, again

Solar Impulse 2 will finally take off from the much-delayed New York leg of its journey. The plane, run entirely on solar power, will make its transatlantic journey. At a top speed of 75 km/h, this could take a while. Read more

In Numbers

13.1

The amount in millions of dollars spent on the recovery of the Challenger shuttle. Also the street value of a duffel bag of cocaine found during the search.

Facts of the Day

Today is World Refugee Day. Particular attention should no doubt be paid towards the EU's handling of this observance.

Fact of the day: Mila Kunis was addicted to World of Warcraft. She realised it was getting in the way of her acting career and quit the popular MMORPG.

Weather & Financial Data

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