Head of South Africa’s power utility alleges murder attempt

Escom CEO Andre de Ruyter told police he was poisoned with cyanide following his resignation in December The outgoing CEO of South Africa’s state power company Eskom, Andre de Ruyter, has told the country’s police that he survived an alleged attempt to poison him with cyanide at the end of 2022.

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Putin signs new Russian naval doctrine

The revised document reflects “geopolitical change” and seeks to strengthen the force’s resilience Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday gave his approval to a revised naval doctrine that takes into account the “change in the geopolitical and military-strategic situation in the world.”

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Polish MP takes fire extinguisher to Hanukkah candles (VIDEOS)

Poland’s parliament quickly slapped the controversial politician with the highest financial penalty allowed A far-right lawmaker in Poland used a fire extinguisher to douse menorah candles during an official Hanukkah ceremony on Tuesday, calling the Jewish holiday a form of “satanic worship.” The stunt was later referred to prosecutors by Warsaw’s parliament speaker.

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