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ABC News - World
Late-season snowstorms in South Africa cause 2 deaths from hypothermia
Unseasonably late snowstorms battered coastal areas of South Africa over the weekend, killing two people and forcing the closure of some of the country’s major highways6 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Post Office IT system still causing cash shortfalls
Survey finds some sub-postmasters are using their branch money to plug gaps as the scandal inquiry restarts.16 hours ago -
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CBS News - Top stories
Missing American hiker found dead on South Africa's Table Mountain
Brook Cheuvront was reported missing on Saturday after a tracking app she was using stopped updating and friends could not reach her.18 hours ago -
ABC News - World
American hiker found dead on South Africa's Table Mountain
An American woman who went missing while on a hike on Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa has died and her body has been recovered, authorities said on Monday20 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
6 Dead in Japan After Record Rainfall Causes Flooding
The downpour drenched the Noto Peninsula on Saturday, triggering landslides and washing away people and homes, Japan’s national broadcaster said.Yesterday - Japan -
ABC News - World
Attacks by Islamic extremists are rampant in Africa's Sahel. Here's what we know about them
Extremist attacks in the Sahel have been increasingYesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Russia and U.S. Religious Conservatives See Common Foe in Africa: Gay Rights
Unlikely coalition provides moral support for local activists pushing laws criminalizing homosexuality; death penalty in Uganda.Yesterday - Russia -
ABC News - Top stories
An explosion at a coal mine in eastern Iran kills at least 34 workers
An explosion in a coal mine in eastern Iran has killed at least 34 workers and injured 17 othersYesterday - Iran -
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CBS News - Top stories
The Life and Death of Blaze Bernstein
A brilliant college student is killed by a former classmate. Inside the trial of the secret neo-Nazi prosecutors say murdered Blaze because he was gay and Jewish. "48 Hours" correspondent Tracy ...2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Argentina stun South Africa to keep Rugby Championship hopes alive
Argentina shock South Africa in 29-28 win Pumas aiming for unlikely first Rugby Championship title Flyhalf Tomas Albornoz kicked a penalty 11 minutes from the end to hand Argentina a thrilling ...2 days ago -
ABC News - World
'Terrifying' twister damages homes and trees in English town but causes no casualties
A rare tornado touched down in England, toppling trees, tearing off roof shingles and terrifying residents2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Sneak peek: The Life and Death of Blaze Bernstein
A brilliant college student is killed by a former classmate. Inside the trial of the secret neo-Nazi prosecutors say murdered Blaze because he was gay and Jewish. "48 Hours" correspondent Tracy ...2 days ago -
The New York Times - Health
Drug Overdose Deaths Are Dropping. The Reasons Are Not Perfectly Clear.
The decrease across the country is a major breakthrough in efforts to reverse the effects of fentanyl. Researchers and health officials say there is no easy explanation for the trend.2 days ago -
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The New York Times - Top stories
Covid Showed Us That the Truth Is a Matter of Life or Death
I am deeply troubled by the growing distrust of science in our society, just at the time when its insights are most needed.3 days ago - Covid -
CBS News - Top stories
Africa flooding leaves dead crocodiles floating among human bodies
Floods have killed more than 1,000 people and displaced hundreds of thousands in the region, worsening existing humanitarian crises.3 days ago -
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ABC News - Tech
Scientists say they have identified the first known outbreak of rabies in seals
Tests on dead Cape fur seals in South Africa have shown some had rabies3 days ago -
ABC News - Health
Scientists in South Africa say they have identified the first known outbreak of rabies in seals
Tests on dead Cape fur seals in South Africa have shown some had rabies3 days ago -
ABC News - World
'Water is flooding everywhere' as torrential rains sweep through West, Central Africa
As torrential rains sweep through Central and West Africa, floods have killed more than 1,000 people and displaced hundreds of thousands across the region3 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Woman admits dangerous driving caused baby's death
Mabli Cariad Hall died in hospital four days after a car hit her pram outside a hospital.3 days ago -
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The New York Times - Lifestyle
An 8-Year-Old Ohio Girl Takes a Solo Drive to Target in Family’s SUV
A missing girl and reports of an erratic driver turned out to be related, with police officers in Ohio finding the girl safe, and enjoying a drink.4 days ago