Wednesday Morning Spice
Sandton’s Jameson Christmas tree sparks controversy, Thousands flee Malibu wildfires, Senior executives in government rake in millions, Former England rugby star feared dead after Storm Darragh, and ‘World’s Unluckiest Travelers’ revealed.
Monday Morning Spice
Syrian rebels capture Damascus, Jay-Z accused of raping girl, 13, Lewis Hamilton bids farewell to Mercedes, How much airlines make per passenger, and This is how much Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus earns.
Luxury Yachts Evacuate People From Lebanon – At R32,000 A Seat
Instagram has since been flooded with sponsored posts offering boats for those looking to exit Lebanon by whatever means necessary.
Radical Footage Shows Moment Earthquake Hit Turkey – Buildings Collapsing In Seconds [Videos]
Horrifying footage is emerging on social media following the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria.
Bashar Assad’s Cousin, The Son Of Syria’s Richest Man, Is Living It Up In Beverly Hills
A YouTuber spotted an “Intern” with a Ferrari 488 Spider worth R4,5 million, who it turns out is the cousin of Syrian President Bashar Assad and son of Syria’s richest man Rami Makhlouf.
WATCH: US Release Video Of That ISIS Attack
The US military has released the first footage of the raid that ended the life of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
Inside The Mission That Killed ISIS Leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi [Videos]
ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi ended his life when cornered by US forces during a nighttime raid on his compound in Syria. Here’s how it went down.
Catch Up On The Mess In Syria With John Oliver [Video]
Yesterday, Donald Trump took a victory lap in the wake of US troops killing ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in Syria. He might want to hold off on the celebrations, though.
Here’s The ‘Waterboarding Bully’ Video That Everyone’s Talking About
A viral video doing the rounds shows British teenagers bullying a 15-year-old Syrian refugee, and the internet is up in arms about the incident.
New York Times’ Syria Video Will Leave You Shaken [Video]
Syria’s latest chemical attack has resulted in missile strikes by the likes of America, the UK and France, but what is it like to endure an attack whilst on the ground?
Fascinating Before And After Shots Show Surgical Precision Of Syria Strikes
Targeting Syria’s alleged chemical weapons program, the U.S. and its allies fired off more than 100 missiles in the early hours of Saturday morning.
VICE’s Hardcore Doccie On The Battle Against ISIS In Syria [Video]
It’s not every day that one gets the chance to see what the battle for Raqqa, a Syran ISIS stronghold, looks like on the ground. This is some brave reporting.
Harrowing Drone Footage From Raqqa, The ISIS Stronghold In Syria [Video]
Raqqa has been under ISIS’ control since 2014, and the latest attempt to take it back by US-led forces gave one photojournalist the chance to get some footage.
360 Degree Video Shows What It’s Like To Fight ISIS From A Helicopter
Chances are you’ll never get the chance to fly in a chopper above Mosul, which is a good thing, so this 360 degree video is as close as you’ll get.
Photo Of Syrian Father Holding Lifeless Twins Goes Viral
Earlier this week a chemical attack in Syria grabbed the world by the scruff of the neck and made us take notice, and it’s images like this that struck a chord.
NEW – Very Interesting And Rare Interview With Assad’s Wife [Video]
When will Syria be safe again? No one knows, not even the first lady of Syria, who sat down for a half-an-hour interview with Russia’s Channel 24. Intriguing stuff.
Syria Is Using Game Of Thrones To Try And Attract Visitors To The War-Torn Country [Videos]
If you have ever wanted to venture into the world’s most dangerous city, now is your chance. You could even do a bit of clubbing while you’re there.
These Photos Of Migrants Trying To Enter Europe Are A Serious Wake-Up Call
Close the borders, Europe for Europeans, everyone is a terrorist – perhaps the rhetoric surrounding migrants heading to Europe needs a serious rethink.
Viral Video Of Stunned Child Placed In Chair Following Syrian Bombing Will Leave You Silenced
The Syrian city of Aleppo is under siege, and caught in the midst of it all are the children. This video will pull on those heartstrings for sure.
Syrian Children Hold Pokemon Signs, Hoping You’ll Find Them Instead
Pokemon – what a way to draw attention to the catastrophic consequences of an ongoing war, one the world seems to have moved on from.
Facebook Page Shows PE Man Celebrating ISIS Beheading – Now He Wants To Come Back Home
It’s been around 18 months since the Moosagie family uprooted and moved to Syria, but now they’re asking the South African embassy to help them.
Migrants Are So Desperate They Are Trying To Hang Themselves In Public [Images]
The migrant situation in Greece is so dire that people are attempting to commit suicide over it as no one knows what the next step will is.
Staggering Drone Video Shows What 5 Years Of War Does To A City
What was once the third-largest city in Syria is now a mass of destruction and waste. The question is, what will become of a once prospering state after there is nothing left to destroy.
Did Charlie Hebdo Go Too Far With Their Latest Cartoon? [Image]
They’re no strangers to a little controversy but Charlie Hebdo’s latest cartoon seems to have struck a real nerve.
The War Will Be Televised – Check Out Footage Of Russia’s Submarine Launching Missiles At ISIS [Video]
Russia have released footage that they say shows missiles being launched at Syrian targets. This is only going to become more messy.
Listen: Turkey Allegedly Warning The Russian Jet They Shot Down [Audio]
The Turkish army have released some audio that they claim justifies the shooting down of a Russian jet that entered their airspace.
Radical Footage Shows Syrian Rebels Preparing A Missile And Blowing Up A Russian Helicopter Searching For Pilots [Video]
The border of Syria and Turkey played host to some very ugly scenes yesterday, a plane shot down and the subsequent rescue helicopter destroyed by missiles.
The War Will Be Televised – Video Shows Russian Plane Taken Down By Turkey
Things are becoming very heated along the Turkish and Syrian border, a Russian plane being shot down by Turkish forces amidst heightening tension.
Watch As This Greek Coastguard Allegedly Sinks A Boat Full Of Syrian Refugees [Video]
Greece might be in a mess themselves but, for Syrian refugees displaced by the horrors of life back home, anything is an improvement. Or is it.
Four Reasons Why One Can’t Just “Bomb The Shit Out Of ISIS”
When it comes to fighting ISIS – a terrorist group – there are a lot more facets to think about then just exterminating them with carpet bombs. Imagine.