A South African woman named Leonora Tima created an app called Grit to help women facing gender-based violence. This app allows users to record incidents and seek immediate help, aiming to address the issue of violence that often goes unnoticed in South Africa.
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Leonora Tima was inspired to create the app after a relative was killed violently in South Africa.
Grit is an app designed to help people, mostly women, talk about and track abuse.
The app features a chatbot called Zuzi, which is one of the first AI tools from Africa to combat gender-based violence.
The app is aimed at offering support and collecting evidence that might be useful in legal cases.
Users can press a help button to start recording and alert a rapid-response team.
Over 13,000 people use the app, with around 10,000 requests for help just in September.
Financial and technical backing for the app came from organizations like Mozilla and the Gates Foundation.
The app was developed with input from over 800 people in Cape Town to ensure it met their needs effectively.
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The article discusses insights from dental experts on how to brush teeth effectively. It emphasizes that brushing teeth properly once a day can be more beneficial than brushing twice quickly and provides tips to improve dental health.
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Dental experts say that quality brushing is more important than brushing twice a day.
Brushing should be done effectively once a day if time is a constraint, preferably in the evening.
It is advisable to brush teeth before breakfast to protect tooth enamel.
After brushing, spitting but not rinsing is recommended to retain fluoride from toothpaste.
The cost of toothpaste doesn't matter as long as it contains fluoride.
Half of adults in the UK may experience gum disease, with bleeding gums as a common early sign.
Using interdental brushes and brushing each tooth's surfaces carefully can improve oral health.
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Scientists observed a group of orcas in the Gulf of California using a specific strategy to hunt young great white sharks. The orcas flip the sharks upside down to paralyze them, then remove and eat their livers. This behavior might be more common than previously thought.
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A group of orcas in the Gulf of California use a hunting method to target young great white sharks.
The orcas flip the sharks upside down, which paralyzes the sharks temporarily.
The paralyzing technique is called "tonic immobility."
After paralyzing the sharks, the orcas remove and eat the sharks' livers.
The study suggests orcas may hunt great white sharks more often than understood before.
The behavior was observed during routine monitoring in 2020 and 2022.
Scientists believe the orcas target younger, less experienced sharks.
This method may reduce the risk of orcas being bitten during the hunt.
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A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 hit northern Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region recently. The earthquake occurred near Mazar-i-Sharif and was felt in Kabul. Officials will provide information on casualties and damage soon.
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A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan's Hindu Kush area.
The quake occurred near Kholm, close to the city of Mazar-i-Sharif, at a depth of 28 kilometers (17 miles).
It was felt in Kabul, Afghanistan's capital city.
The US Geological Survey (USGS) provided details about the earthquake.
Northern Afghanistan experienced a deadly 6.0 magnitude earthquake on August 31, killing over 2,200 people.
Afghanistan is prone to earthquakes, especially in the Hindu Kush region.
Earthquakes in the area often occur where two tectonic plates meet.
Since 1900, northeastern Afghanistan has experienced 12 earthquakes above magnitude 7.
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The ELN, a guerrilla group in Colombia, is involved in armed conflicts in the Catatumbo region near the Venezuela border, an area with oil and drug trafficking routes. Peace talks between the ELN and Colombia's government are difficult, and potential U.S. military actions against drug routes add complexity to the situation. The Colombian government, under President Gustavo Petro, aims for peace, but challenges remain.
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Catatumbo is a contested region in Colombia rich in oil and drug production.
The ELN is a major armed group controlling parts of the Catatumbo region.
Colombia's government suspended peace talks with the ELN due to ongoing violence.
ELN has an estimated 3,000 fighters, possibly more, including urban guerrillas.
U.S. military actions against drug trafficking and tensions with Venezuela affect the region.
President Trump and President Gustavo Petro's approaches impact peace efforts in Colombia.
Talks between the ELN and the government previously took place in Mexico.
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A nine-month-old baby was killed in a dog attack in Rogiet, Monmouthshire, in south-east Wales. Police and paramedics arrived at the scene, and the dog involved was taken away by authorities. The police are conducting further investigations.
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A nine-month-old baby died following a dog attack.
The incident occurred in Rogiet, Monmouthshire, south-east Wales.
Police and paramedics responded around 18:00 GMT on Sunday.
The dog involved in the attack was seized by the police.
Chief Superintendent John Davies confirmed that investigations are ongoing.
Local residents witnessed police and ambulances on Crossway street.
Updates on the incident are expected as more details become available.
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The article discusses ongoing violence and humanitarian challenges in Gaza despite a recent ceasefire. Israeli attacks have continued, resulting in fatalities and injuries, while Gaza struggles with health and aid issues. Accusations between the U.S. and Hamas have added to tensions, as Gaza's health system remains overwhelmed.
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Israel has continued attacks in Gaza after a ceasefire, resulting in 236 Palestinian deaths and over 600 injuries.
Gaza's Health Ministry reported additional deaths and recoveries of bodies from under collapsed buildings.
An Israeli drone strike killed a Palestinian man who reportedly posed a threat to troops.
Since the truce, 500 bodies have been retrieved from destroyed structures in Gaza.
Israel is required to return Palestinian prisoners' bodies as part of the ceasefire agreement.
The U.S. accused Hamas of looting aid trucks, which Gaza denied, calling it disinformation.
Gaza's hospitals, affected by war and blockades, struggle to provide care for over 16,500 patients needing special medical help.
A report highlights significant human life loss in Gaza, with over three million years of life lost since October 2023.
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The Netherlands has agreed to return a 3,500-year-old stolen Egyptian sculpture to Egypt. The sculpture was illegally taken during the Arab Spring and was found at a Dutch art fair in 2022. The return aligns with the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Egypt.
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The sculpture is a stone head of an Egyptian official from the time of Pharaoh Thutmose III.
It was likely stolen during the Arab Spring in 2011 or 2012.
It was discovered at a Dutch arts and antiques fair in Maastricht in 2022.
Dutch prime minister Dick Schoof announced the return at the Grand Egyptian Museum's opening.
The sculpture will be given back to Egypt's ambassador to the Netherlands by the end of the year.
The Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, which displays 100,000 artifacts, has recently opened.
The museum project was delayed due to the Arab Spring and cost $1.2 billion to complete.
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Families of people who went missing during the conflict in Northern Ireland, known as the Troubles, meet yearly for a memorial walk to support each other. They remember the missing, called the Disappeared, who were kidnapped and secretly buried by paramilitary groups. The Independent Commission for the Location of Victims Remains (ICLVR) works to find these missing people.
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Columba McVeigh disappeared on November 1, 1975, after being kidnapped by the IRA.
The Disappeared are missing victims who were secretly buried by paramilitaries during the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
The Families of the Disappeared hold a silent walk yearly at Stormont to remember their loved ones.
Four out of 17 victims, including McVeigh, are still missing.
The ICLVR searches for the remains of Troubles-era victims and can only investigate cases up to 1998.
Five lilies were placed at the memorial event representing the five still missing victims.
The organization WAVE Trauma Centre organizes the annual memorial to support families of the Disappeared.
A recent search in Bragan Bog aims to find McVeigh's remains.
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A woman in Mississippi shot and killed one of three Rhesus monkeys that escaped after a truck accident. The monkeys were research animals and had escaped when a truck overturned on the highway. Officials stated the animals were not infectious, but concerns about their aggressive behavior remained.
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A truck carrying 21 Rhesus monkeys for research overturned on Interstate 59 in Mississippi.
Most of the monkeys died in the crash, but three escaped into the area near Heidelberg.
Jessica Bond Ferguson, a local resident, shot one monkey after her son saw it in their yard.
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks took possession of the animal.
The monkeys were confirmed by Tulane University officials to be free from infectious diseases.
Rhesus monkeys are known for their aggressive behavior, prompting officials to neutralize them.
Two monkeys remain missing, and search efforts by wildlife officials continue.
The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of the truck crash.
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President Donald Trump stated that Chinese President Xi Jinping assured him that China would not attempt to unify Taiwan with mainland China while Trump is in office. The topic was not discussed during their recent meeting in South Korea, which focused mainly on US-China trade issues. The interview with Trump discussed the US's policy of "strategic ambiguity" regarding military action if China moved against Taiwan.
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President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea, where they primarily discussed US-China trade tensions.
Trump stated that Xi assured him China would not take military action to unify Taiwan with China while Trump is president.
During an interview, Trump did not directly answer whether the US would defend Taiwan if China attacked it.
The US has a policy called "strategic ambiguity" about intervening in any conflict involving Taiwan.
The Taiwan Relations Act guides US Taiwan policy, supplying Taiwan with defense resources without promising military intervention.
A Chinese embassy spokesperson in the US stressed that Taiwan's status is a Chinese internal matter.
The White House did not provide clarity on when Xi conveyed the assurance to Trump.
The interview on CBS’s "60 Minutes" was Trump's first appearance since settling a lawsuit with the network over a previous interview.
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Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica as a category five storm, causing significant destruction and killing at least 28 people. The storm also affected Haiti and the Dominican Republic, resulting in additional casualties. Many Jamaicans are left without essential services like food, power, and water due to blocked roads.
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Hurricane Melissa is a category five storm.
The storm killed at least 28 people in Jamaica.
It also caused at least 31 deaths in Haiti and 2 in the Dominican Republic.
Major roads in western Jamaica are blocked by debris.
People in Jamaica are isolated with little food, no power, and no running water.
The hurricane caused significant destruction in coastal communities.
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A senior Nato official stated that the alliance supports Ukraine in achieving lasting peace amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. The official noted that the war is a strategic failure for Russian President Vladimir Putin, as Nato continues to strengthen its defense and air capabilities. Notably, Finland and Sweden joined Nato amid the conflict, and members agreed to increase defense spending.
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Nato is committed to supporting Ukraine until a lasting peace is achieved.
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine is viewed as a strategic failure for Russian President Putin.
Finland and Sweden have joined Nato following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Nato members aim to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035.
Nato reassures that it is prepared to defend against long-range, nuclear-powered weapons from Russia.
The organization emphasizes the importance of air defense, especially after Russian drone incursions in Poland and Romania.
Nato's Article 5 states an attack on one member is an attack on all, ensuring mutual defense commitments.
Despite opposition from some member states, Nato affirms its strong and cohesive support for Ukraine.
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On a train traveling from Doncaster to London, a man attacked passengers with a large knife, injuring eleven people. One of the victims, a train staff member, is in critical condition. Police have identified a 32-year-old man as the only suspect.
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The attack happened on a train going from Doncaster to London.
Eleven people were hurt, and all received hospital care.
One train staff member has life-threatening injuries.
A 32-year-old man is being treated as the suspect.
The attacker used a large kitchen knife, according to a witness.
Police are continuing their investigation into the incident.
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Israel announced it received the remains of three hostages from Gaza, amid a month-long ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants. Since the ceasefire began, the remains of 17 hostages have been released. The process involves complex negotiations, including the exchange of remains and international efforts to stabilize the region.
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Israel received three hostage remains from Gaza, confirmed by Israeli officials.
The remains were found by Hamas in a tunnel in southern Gaza.
Since October 10, 17 hostages' remains have been returned, with 11 still in Gaza.
President Trump mentioned that one of the returned hostages was an American-Israeli citizen named Omer Neutra.
The ceasefire was brokered by U.S. efforts and involves plans to stabilize Gaza with international help.
The exchange of remains includes Israel returning Palestinian bodies for Israeli hostages.
Humanitarian aid and control of Gaza's borders are part of ongoing negotiations.
The conflict has resulted in extensive casualties and damage, prompting high tensions and weekly rallies by families of the hostages.
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A 32-year-old man is the only suspect in a stabbing incident on a train from Doncaster to London. One railway staff member is in critical condition after confronting the attacker, while a total of eleven people were treated for injuries. The suspect was apprehended after the train made an unscheduled stop at Huntingdon, and police confirmed no further suspects are sought.
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A train traveling from Doncaster to London King's Cross was the location of a stabbing incident.
A 32-year-old man is the only suspect in the attack.
A railway staff member is in a life-threatening condition after trying to stop the attacker.
Eleven individuals required hospital treatment, with five later discharged.
A large knife was found at the scene and taken by police.
Forensics and investigations are ongoing at the scene.
The train made an unscheduled stop at Huntingdon, allowing emergency services to respond quickly.
The actions of the train's driver helped the train to stop safely at a station.
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Hamas handed over three coffins that it claims contain the bodies of deceased hostages from Gaza. Israel has received the coffins for identification as part of a ceasefire agreement. Both sides accuse each other of violating this ceasefire.
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Hamas delivered three coffins to Israel, claiming they contain deceased Gaza hostages.
The transfer was done through the Red Cross, with the bodies now in Israel for identification.
Under a US-brokered ceasefire, Hamas agreed to return both living and deceased hostages.
Both Hamas and Israel have made accusations of ceasefire violations against each other.
Israeli airstrikes killed a man in northern Gaza, with Israel stating the target was a threat.
The initial ceasefire deal included the release of living Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
The conflict began with a Hamas attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023, resulting in significant casualties.
The ongoing conflict has led to many deaths, with more than 68,500 reported in Gaza according to Hamas health authorities.
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Tehran, the capital of Iran, might lose its drinking water supply in two weeks due to a severe drought affecting the country. The Amir Kabir Dam, which is one of Tehran's main water sources, is nearly empty, holding only 8% of its capacity.
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Tehran is facing a risk of running out of drinking water in two weeks.
The Amir Kabir Dam currently holds 14 million cubic meters of water, which is 8% of its total capacity.
Tehran has suffered its worst drought in decades with significantly below-average rainfall.
Tehran's population consumes about three million cubic meters of water daily.
Water outages have been reported in several neighborhoods, and were common during the summer.
Iran declared public holidays in the summer to conserve water and energy due to extreme heat.
Iran faces broader issues with water scarcity, exacerbated by mismanagement and climate change.
Neighboring Iraq is also experiencing severe drought, affecting the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
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Last week, a truck carrying rhesus monkeys overturned in Mississippi, leading to the escape of some monkeys. One of the escaped monkeys was shot by a woman who feared for her children's safety. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks confirmed that they took possession of the monkey after the incident.
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A truck carrying rhesus monkeys overturned on a Mississippi road, causing some monkeys to escape.
Jessica Bond Ferguson, a local woman, shot one monkey in her yard, fearing for her children's safety.
Ferguson said she was warned about potential diseases from the monkeys.
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks took the monkey after the shooting.
The monkeys were originally from the Tulane University National Biomedical Research Center.
The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of the truck crash.
Rhesus monkeys are commonly used in medical research and are known to be aggressive.
Tulane University stated the monkeys were not infectious, contradicting initial reports from the truck’s occupants.
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A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 hit northern Afghanistan near Khulm, about 230 miles northwest of Kabul. There are no immediate reports of damage or injuries, but significant casualties are expected due to past earthquakes' impact in the region.
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The earthquake occurred late Sunday and measured 6.3 on the magnitude scale.
It was located around 13 miles west-southwest of Khulm, Afghanistan, approximately 230 miles from Kabul.
The US Geological Survey (USGS) expects potential casualties given the strength of the quake.
Afghanistan is prone to earthquakes as it lies on major fault lines, which sometimes cause severe damage.
The depth of the earthquake was about 17 miles, meaning it might have been felt strongly at the surface.
A previous quake in August caused thousands of deaths, destroying villages and crippling infrastructure.
Local authorities will provide more information on any damage or injuries as details become available.
The Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority is monitoring the situation and believes significant casualties are possible.
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