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Death toll from severe flooding in southern Thailand rises to over 80/in /by
Thailand reports more than 80 deaths after severe flooding in the south, with water levels starting to recede as authorities assess damage across several provinces.
Report finds that plastic pellets called nurdles are swamping the world/in /by
Known as nurdles, they are used as a raw material in the manufacturing of plastic products.
Report finds that plastic pellets called nurdles are swamping the world/in /by
Known as nurdles, they are used as a raw material in the manufacturing of plastic products.
Guinea-Bissau soldiers announce Gen. Horta N’Ta as junta leader/in /by
Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau on Thursday announced a new junta leader for the country, cementing a forceful takeover of power that began on Wednesday days after the country’s presidential election.
San Diego Zoo Welcomes Rare Fossa Triplets/in /by
With an estimated 2,500 fossas left in the wild, they are classified as vulnerable. Conservationists hope that successful births like this one will help raise awareness and support for safeguarding Madagascar’s unique wildlife.
Authorities to open investigation into the fire as death toll rises to 55/in /by
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee on Thursday said a full investigation would be carried out into a deadly blaze in several high-rise towers, as emergency services fought to control the fire for a second day.
Ramaphosa blasts Trump for blocking South Africa from next year’s G20 summit/in /by
In a statement Thursday, the presidency said South Africa would continue to participate as a full, active and constructive member of the G20
Apple sued over conflict minerals linked to DRC and Rwanda/in /by
A US advocacy group has sued Apple in Washington, accusing the company of using minerals tied to conflict and labour abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda.
Simandou iron ore: Guinea’s mega project set to transform global mining [Business Africa]/in /by
After decades of talks, negotiations, and setbacks, Guinea has officially launched the long-awaited exploitation of the Simandou iron ore deposit.
Attempted school abduction foiled by Kogi vigilantes/in /by
A vigilante group in Kogi State blocked an attempted raid on Kiri High School on Monday, stopping armed men from abducting students.