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South Africa elections 2024: Ten key people who could shape…
South Africans are gearing up for watershed general elections on May 29 that could see the ruling African National Congress (ANC) fail to clinch a majority for
Photos: Africa’s cholera crisis is worse than ever
Extreme weather events that have relentlessly hit parts of Africa in the last three years have caused crises of hunger and displacement. The storms, floods and
Jeremy Corbyn to run as an independent in UK general…
The 74-year-old ex-party leader will stand in his constituency of Islington North after being dropped from Labour candidate shortlist.Former Labour Party leader
Russia pounds east Ukraine, taking advantage of Kyiv’s’ ‘weakened defences’
Russia has intensified its attacks on the strategically important town of Chasiv Yar and other targets in Ukraine’s east, taking advantage of the fact that so
India chemical factory fire kills at least eight, injures dozens
Police file culpable homicide charges, including negligence in handling toxic substances, against factory owners.An explosion and fire at a chemical factory in
Singapore Airlines changes seatbelt rules, route after fatal turbulence
Airline says it has adopted ‘more cautious approach’ after incident that killed one person and injured dozens.Singapore Airlines (SIA) has changed its seat
Japan, South Korea announce sanctions over Russia-North Korea arms trade
Pyongyang is accused of sending thousands of containers of munitions to Moscow for its use in the war against Ukraine.Japan and South Korea have announced separ
India Lok Sabha election 2024 Phase 6: Who votes and…
India’s staggered general election is heading towards its penultimate phase, with voters from eight states and federally-governed union territories poised to
Chad’s Deby sworn in as president as Allamaye Halina named…
Inauguration of Mahamat Idriss Deby follows disputed election and marks an end to three years of military rule.Chad’s newly elected president, Mahamat Idriss
Dozens feared dead after ‘massive’ landslide hits Papua New Guinea
Governor of Enga province says the disaster caused ‘loss of life and property’ in at least six villages.A massive landslide has struck Papua New Guinea’s
‘God’s influencer’: Pope recognises Carlo Acutis as first millennial saint
Acutis was attributed with a second miracle. He can now be elevated to sainthood, but the Vatican did not say when it will happen.Pope Francis has attributed a
Apartment block fire in Vietnam’s Hanoi kills 14, state media…
Fire reportedly started in courtyard between two buildings used to sell and repair electric bicycles.A fire at an apartment block in Vietnam’s capital Hanoi h
