South Africa has sent a team to help with rescue efforts after a local politician was swept away by floodwaters while visiting neighbouring Mozambique.
Andile Mngwevu, a councillor in the Ekurhuleni municipality, east of Johannesburg, and four…
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Thirteen pupils die after minibus collides with lorry
Thirteen school pupils have died in South Africa after the minibus they were travelling in collided with a lorry south of the city of Johannesburg.
The crash happened on Monday morning at around 07:00 local time (05:00 GMT) in Vanderbijlpark, the…
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Israeli settlers attack Palestinian Bedouin community, injure 13
Over a dozen Palestinians and international activists sustaine injuries in a violent settler attack on the Khallet al-Sidra community in northeast al-Quds.
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Istanbul demonstrators voice support for Iran amid US tensions
A mass protest in front of the Iranian Consulate in Istanbul rejects American threats and interventions against the Islamic Republic.
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London memorial event highlights Gaza genocide
To London, where the annual genocide Memorial Day is being commemorated.
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What are tariffs, how do they work and why is Trump using them?
Getty ImagesUS President Donald Trump has threatened to impose fresh tariffs on eight allies that oppose his demands for control of Greenland.
Last year, he placed taxes on goods reaching the US from countries around the world, arguing the move…
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Japan PM Takaichi calls snap election three months after taking office
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will dissolve parliament on Friday, paving the way for an early election on 8 February that she hopes will translate her strong public polling into a big majority in the lower house.
It was an “extremely…
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Spain train crash survivors describe ‘absolutely terrifying’ scene
Passengers caught up in a deadly train crash in Adamuz have described the moment a Madrid-bound train derailed and crossed over to neighbouring tracks, colliding with an oncoming train.
Survivors told of people and their belongings being…
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Gaza Solidarity Forum in Damascus calls for boycott of Israel over Gaza genocide
Syrian civil groups launched a public forum in Damascus to reaffirm solidarity with Gaza and discuss practical ways to support Palestinians amid ongoing attacks and political pressure.
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Afcon final: Senegal’s ecstasy and Morocco’s devastation
Andalou via Getty ImagesSenegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has declared Monday a public holiday after the national team won the Africa Cup of Nations after beating tournament hosts Morocco 1-0 in a dramatic final on Sunday.
A disallowed…
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