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Heavy rains and floods in South Africa's Eastern Cape province have resulted in the deaths of at least 49 people, including several children. Rescue efforts are ongoing, and many people have been displaced from their homes due to the severe weather conditions.
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At least 49 people have died in floods in South Africa's Eastern Cape.
The floods affected a bus carrying 13 people, including 11 children; 4 children's bodies were found, and 3 children were rescued alive.
Heavy rains, snow, and high winds have caused displacement and power outages, affecting nearly 500,000 homes.
58 schools in Eastern Cape and 68 schools in KwaZulu-Natal have been damaged.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed condolences and urged safety during the severe weather.
Some roads have been closed in Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal to prevent further incidents.
Rescue efforts are still active, with local communities assisting emergency services.
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The Syrian interim government has introduced rules requiring women to wear burkinis or modest clothes at public beaches and swimming pools. These rules aim to enhance public safety and maintain public decency, but private beaches and higher-star hotels are not affected.
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The Syrian interim government's new rules state women must wear burkinis or modest clothing at public beaches and pools.
A burkini is a swimsuit that covers the body except for the face, hands, and feet.
Private beaches, clubs, and hotels with more than four stars are not subject to these rules.
Women are also required to cover up when moving between swimming areas.
Men must wear shirts when they are not swimming and cannot be bare-chested outside swimming areas.
Visitors should wear loose clothing covering shoulders and knees and avoid tight or transparent clothing.
The rules do not specify penalties for non-compliance but mention lifeguards will monitor adherence.
Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria's interim president, has committed to leading the country inclusively after the regime change last year.
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Abandoned plans for a bomb attack were discovered at the home of a suspect in a school shooting in Graz, Austria. Ten people were killed, and 11 others were injured during the attack at a secondary school. Police are investigating to find out more about the suspect's motives and how the events unfolded.
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Police found plans for a bomb attack, a non-functional pipe bomb, a "farewell" letter, and video at the suspect's home.
The school shooting at Dreierschützengasse secondary school in Graz resulted in ten deaths and 11 injuries.
The victims included one teacher and nine students, aged 14 to 17; most were Austrian citizens, one was Polish.
The suspect, a 21-year-old former student, was not known to authorities before the attack and legally owned the weapons used.
The suspect took his own life after the attack in a school bathroom.
Police arrived at the school six minutes after the first emergency call, with specialist units arriving shortly after.
Austria declared three days of mourning, with a nationwide minute’s silence held for the victims.
The attack is considered the deadliest mass shooting in Austria's recent history.
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A 21-year-old man shot and killed nine students at a secondary school in Graz, Austria, before taking his own life. Twelve people were injured, and one later died in the hospital. Authorities are investigating the incident, which is the deadliest mass shooting in Austria's recent history, and the country has begun three days of mourning.
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The shooting occurred at a secondary school in Graz, Austria.
Nine students, aged 14 to 17, were killed; they were all Austrian citizens except for one Polish citizen.
A teacher also died later in the hospital from her injuries.
The shooter, a former student who did not graduate, was 21 years old.
The suspect shot himself in a school bathroom after the attack.
Police received the first emergency calls at 10:00 local time and arrived on the scene six minutes later.
More than 300 police officers, including specialist units, responded to the attack.
Twelve people were injured; ages of the injured range from 15 to 26 years.
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Under the Trump administration, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has increased the number of arrests of undocumented migrants, not just targeting criminals but also others like migrant workers and tourists with visa problems. This has led to protests, especially in Los Angeles, as many detained do not have a criminal record.
A man named Mojahed Kourkouri was executed in Iran for his involvement in the 2022 anti-government protests. He was accused of crimes including killing seven people and being part of a rebellion. Human rights groups criticized his trial, claiming it was unfair and involved torture.
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Mojahed Kourkouri was executed in Iran after being convicted of crimes during the 2022 protests.
He was accused of killing seven people, including a nine-year-old boy named Kian Pirfalak.
Kourkouri's trial faced criticism from Amnesty International for being unfair and involving torture.
His family and human rights groups claimed he was tortured and forced to confess.
The protests began after Mahsa Amini died in police custody in September 2022.
Kourkouri was arrested in December 2022 after being injured in a raid.
The judiciary reported Kourkouri's execution, sparking condemnation from human rights organizations.
Kourkouri is the 11th person to be executed in connection to the 2022 protests.
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Protests against immigration raids took place in Los Angeles and other US cities. President Donald Trump called the protests an attack on peace, while Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass stated that stopping the raids would end the protests. In Chicago, clashes occurred between protesters and police.
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Protests occurred in Los Angeles against immigration raids.
Similar protests happened in other major US cities.
US President Donald Trump described the protests as harmful to peace and order.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass suggested stopping the raids to end protests.
In Chicago, protesters and police clashed during the demonstrations.
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Officials from the US and China held talks in London and have agreed on a plan to reduce trade tensions. They plan to take this framework to their respective leaders, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, for approval.
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Top US and Chinese officials met in London to discuss trade issues.
They agreed on a basic framework to lessen trade tensions between the two countries.
The agreement will now be presented to US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
A focus of the talks was on rare earth minerals, crucial for making technology like smartphones and electric vehicles.
Previously, the US accused China of delaying rare earth exports, and China faced US restrictions on technology access.
Both countries had earlier reached a temporary truce, but accusations of breaches followed.
The US has restricted Chinese technology imports, while China agreed to allow some exports of rare earths.
Recent phone talks between Trump and Xi had set the stage for a framework agreement.
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Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has denied his involvement in a supposed plan to overthrow the current President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro and seven others are on trial for charges related to the storming of government buildings by his supporters in January 2023. Bolsonaro claims he never planned a coup and has always denied allegations against him.
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Jair Bolsonaro is the ex-president of Brazil, governing from 2019 to 2022.
He and others are on trial for allegedly trying to stage a coup in Brazil.
The charges relate to an incident on January 8, 2023, when Bolsonaro supporters stormed government buildings.
Bolsonaro has denied any involvement in these actions.
The trial includes accusations of planning a coup, forming a criminal group, and damaging historical sites.
Bolsonaro insists he never discussed or planned a coup with military leaders.
After Lula won the election, Bolsonaro made claims about problems with voting machines.
Bolsonaro is barred from running for office until 2030 but plans to contest this decision.
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At least four people have died in multiple attacks in southwestern Colombia. These attacks involved bombs and gunfire in Cali and nearby towns, targeting police and civilian areas. Local news sources suggest a former guerrilla group, FARC, may be linked to the violence, but this has not been confirmed by other sources.
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Four people have died in attacks in southwestern Colombia.
Two of the people killed were police officers.
The attacks happened in Cali and nearby towns.
Bombs, rifles, and possibly a drone were used in the attacks.
Targets included police stations, municipal buildings, and civilian areas.
Some local media suggest a connection to FARC, a former rebel group.
Several people were injured, but exact numbers are not provided.
The attacks followed an attempted assassination of a presidential candidate in Bogota.
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Eleven people died in a school shooting in the Austrian city of Graz, including the shooter, a 21-year-old man who also died. This incident is the deadliest shooting in Austria's recent history. The attack occurred at Dreierschützengasse secondary school in the northwest part of the city.
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The shooting happened in Graz, Austria.
Eleven people, including the shooter, died in the incident.
The shooter was a 21-year-old man.
The gunman ended his own life.
This is the deadliest shooting in Austria's modern history.
The location of the attack was Dreierschützengasse secondary school.
Graz is in the northwest part of Austria.
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A school shooting in Graz, Austria, resulted in the deaths of six females and three males. The gunman, aged 21, died by suicide in a school bathroom after the incident. Videos from the scene show students evacuating as gunshots are heard and police enter the building.
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The school shooting occurred in Graz, Austria.
Nine people, six females and three males, were killed in the attack.
The gunman was a 21-year-old male.
The attacker took his own life in a school bathroom shortly after the shooting.
Videos from the scene showed students evacuating and officers inside the school.
The incident was reported by Austria's Interior Minister, Gerhard Karner.
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Ten people died in a school shooting in Graz, Austria. The shooter was among the deceased, and most victims were students. Authorities have secured the school, and 28 people are being treated for injuries.
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The shooting occurred at Dreierschützengasse secondary school in Graz, Austria.
Ten people were killed, including the gunman.
Seven of the victims were reported to be students.
Twenty-eight individuals are currently in the hospital due to injuries.
Austria has declared three days of mourning following the incident.
Police began their response at 10:00 local time after hearing gunshots.
A special tactical unit was sent to deal with the situation.
All students and teachers were evacuated, and the school is now secure.
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The UK has imposed sanctions on two Israeli ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, by banning them from entering the UK and freezing their UK assets. This action is due to their comments related to the conflict in Gaza, which the UK views as incitement to violence and human rights abuses against Palestinians.
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The UK sanctioned Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich.
They are banned from entering the UK and will have their UK assets frozen.
UK foreign secretary cited their comments on Gaza as promoting violence and abuses.
Smotrich opposed aid to Gaza, and Ben-Gvir called for relocating Gazans.
The UK wants a ceasefire in Gaza and a path to a two-state solution.
Israeli officials have criticized the UK's decision as unacceptable.
The sanctions align with actions and views from countries like Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway regarding violence in the West Bank.
Smotrich and Ben-Gvir belong to right-wing parties in Israel's coalition government.
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A teaching assistant was fatally stabbed by a 14-year-old student outside a school in Nogent, France. The motive for the attack is unknown, and a suspect is in custody. French officials have condemned the violence, with discussions ongoing about increasing security to combat knife crime in schools.
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A 31-year-old teaching assistant died after being stabbed outside a school in Nogent, France.
The 14-year-old student suspected of the attack is in custody.
The attack happened during random bag checks conducted by police at the school.
Officials, including French President Emmanuel Macron, condemned the attack.
The motive for the stabbing is not yet confirmed.
French Education Minister and other politicians have called for more measures against knife crime.
Previous incidents of knife attacks in French schools have increased concerns about school safety.
Since March, police have conducted nearly 1,000 random bag checks, seizing 94 weapons.
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A former Syrian prison guard who participated in torture has spoken to the BBC about his actions under the Assad regime. The BBC's investigation focused on the brutal practices and human rights violations in Syrian prisons, highlighting their status as crimes against humanity according to a UN report.
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A Syrian ex-prison guard admitted to torturing prisoners before defecting in 2012.
The BBC conducted an investigation into human rights abuses in Syria's prisons.
Bashar al-Assad, former Syrian president, was overthrown last December.
A UN report classified the detentions and torture under Assad's rule as crimes against humanity.
Syrian human rights groups say about 100,000 people disappeared during Assad's 24-year rule.
The BBC protected the identities of former officials for the value of their testimonies.
The findings are featured in a documentary titled "Surviving Syria's Prisons" available in the UK.
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Israeli navy ships hit targets in the Yemeni port city of Hudaydah, which is controlled by the Houthi group. The strikes aimed to stop the use of the port for military purposes after Houthi missiles targeted Israel.
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The Israeli navy conducted strikes on Hudaydah port in Yemen, targeting Houthi-controlled areas.
The strikes were in response to Houthi missiles aimed at Israel.
Hudaydah port is crucial as it brings food and aid to Yemen.
The strikes occurred early on Tuesday morning, with no immediate reports of casualties.
Israel warned civilians to evacuate Hudaydah, Ras Isa, and Salif ports for safety reasons.
The Houthis have launched missile attacks on Israel in support of Palestinians.
The Houthis control much of north-western Yemen and have been fighting since 2014.
Houthi attacks have disrupted major shipping routes in the Red Sea.
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Two members of the K-pop group BTS, RM and V, have finished their mandatory military service in South Korea, and fans are eagerly awaiting the group's reunion. All seven BTS members are expected to complete their service by the end of this month, with the band's agency suggesting a possible comeback soon.
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RM and V of BTS have completed their required military service in South Korea.
All seven BTS members are expected to finish their service by the end of this month.
Fans from around the world gathered in Seoul to celebrate RM's and V's return.
South Korean law requires men aged 18 to 28 to serve about two years in the military.
The BTS agency Hybe displayed a welcoming banner at its Seoul headquarters.
BTS went on hiatus in 2022, during the peak of their international success.
BTS debuted in 2013 and gained global fame with a successful U.S. tour in 2017.
BTS is known for addressing youth issues and has engaged in initiatives with organizations like Unicef.
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A cargo ship flagged by Singapore caught fire off the coast of Kerala, India, after an explosion on board. Four crew members are missing, and rescuers have saved 18 others. The authorities are concerned about possible oil spills and debris near the coast.
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A Singapore-flagged cargo ship, MV Wan Hai 503, caught fire near Kerala, India.
The fire started after an explosion inside one of the ship’s containers on Monday.
The ship was traveling from Colombo, Sri Lanka, to Mumbai, India.
Eighteen crew members were rescued; four others are missing.
The missing crew members are from Taiwan, Myanmar, and Indonesia.
Footage showed the ship emitting heavy smoke while efforts to put out the fire continued.
The ship was carrying 100 tonnes of bunker oil.
Containers from the ship fell into the sea and could reach Kerala's coast.
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Sly Stone, the leader of the band Sly and the Family Stone, has passed away at the age of 82. Stone, whose real name was Sylvester Stewart, died after a long battle with a lung disease called COPD. He was well-known for his influence on funk music and his band's participation in events like the Woodstock festival.
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Sly Stone's real name was Sylvester Stewart.
He died at the age of 82 due to a lung disease called COPD, which affects breathing.
Sly and the Family Stone was a famous band in the late 1960s and '70s.
The band played at the Woodstock music festival in 1969, a major music event.
Some of the band's popular songs include "It's a Family Affair" and "If You Want Me to Stay."
Sly Stone started as a radio DJ in San Francisco before forming his band.
Stone's siblings, Rosie and Freddie, were also part of the band.
In 2006, Stone performed at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.
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