continent

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The country’s minority whites, mainly descendants of Dutch and other European settlers in South Africa, are some of the richest in the continent’s most advanced economy, owning vast farmlands, factories and other business empires.

From The Wall Street Journal

Delta added that Hauenstein led the team that grew the carrier’s primarily domestic operation to a global presence flying to six continents.

From Barron's

The Bank of England cut its key interest rate Thursday while the European Central Bank held steady, as a period of more stable borrowing costs sets in across the continent.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hollywood actor Will Smith travelled across Antarctica with former Wales rugby star turned global adventurer Richard Parks as his guide, in a new series which sees him visit all seven continents.

From BBC

The team says the idea could be tested soon using drones or balloon-mounted receivers, providing a stepping stone toward large-scale quantum networks that span nations and continents using small satellites in low Earth orbit.

From Science Daily