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South Africa Bus Crash Kills 45, but 8-Year-old Survives: The bus, which was carrying people from Botswana to an Easter weekend pilgrimage in South Africa ...
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South Africa Bus Crash Kills 45, but 8-Year-old Survives
Quick Glance: South Africa Bus Tragedy: 45 Dead, 8-Year-Old Sole Survivor
  • A bus plunged 165 feet into a ravine, resulting in 45 fatalities, with only an 8-year-old girl surviving.

  • The girl received medical attention after the crash on the way to an Easter pilgrimage in South Africa.

  • The incident occurred on a scenic, mountainous road near Moria, a pilgrimage site.

  • South Africa had over 12,400 road fatalities in 2022, highlighting road safety concerns.
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UN top court orders Israel to open more land crossings for food and water into Gaza
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Quick Glance: UN Court Mandates Israel to Open More Crossings for Aid in Gaza
  • The International Court of Justice has ordered Israel to take steps to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza, including opening more land crossings to allow food, water, fuel, and other supplies into the war-torn enclave.

  • In its legally binding order, the court instructed Israel to ensure the unhindered provision of basic services and humanitarian assistance without delay, such as food, water, fuel, and medical supplies.

  • Israel was also directed to prevent actions by its military that could harm Palestinians' rights under the Genocide Convention and report back on the implementation of the orders within a month.

  • The court highlighted the critical situation in Gaza, noting the increasing risk of famine, deaths from malnutrition, and dehydration, emphasizing the need for urgent action to address the humanitarian crisis.
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45 killed, one injured in Limpopo bus crash at start of Easter weekend: Forty-five people were killed and an eight-year-old child, who was seriously injured ...
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45 killed, one injured in Limpopo bus crash at start of Easter weekend
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African Union 'warmly congratulates' Senegal's Faye on presidential election win: The African Union on Friday congratulated anti-establishment opposition ...
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African Union 'warmly congratulates' Senegal's Faye on presidential ...
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Conjoined twins Abby and Brittany Hensel graduated from college with degrees in education and are both teaching fifth grade in Minnesota ... Show more
Quick Glance: Conjoined twin Abby Hensel, of TLC's 'Abby & Brittany,' is now married to an Army veteran
  • Abby and Brittany Hensel, known from the TLC reality series, have transitioned from a duo to a trio.

  • The marriage of Abby, the left-side conjoined twin, to Josh Bowling, a nurse and United States Army veteran, took place in 2021. They reside in Minnesota, the birthplace and hometown of the Hensel twins.

  • As per the 'Today' show, which acquired marriage records for the spouses, the sisters both work as fifth-grade teachers in their home state.

  • Abby and Josh kept their marital union private until 2023, when they unveiled photos of the wedding ceremony on their TikTok @abbyandbrittanyhensel. A resurfaced clip from a wedding guest depicted an intimate moment from the couple's wedding on Facebook.
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I can out-debate most people with doctorates when it comes to politics — Steenhuisen
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Quick Glance: Steenhuisen: A DA-ANC Coalition Still Under Consideration
  • John Steenhuisen, leader of the Democratic Alliance, states that his main concerns are getting the Multi-Party Charter over the 51% mark and winning the elections.

  • Steenhuisen mentions that a coalition with the governing party might be the 'least worst option' to prevent the radicals from taking over.

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ICJ tells Israel to open more land crossings for Gaza aid: The top UN court told Israel to take measures "without delay" to open more border crossings ...
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ICJ tells Israel to open more land crossings for Gaza aid
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alal Nassar, a Hamas representative, openly criticised Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, saying he is no different to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ... Show more
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Ireland to Intervene in South Africa’s Genocide Case at ICJ; Protests Continue in Amman, Jordan
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Quick Glance: Ireland's Involvement in South Africa's Case Against Israel Regarding Gaza Invasion
  • The government of Ireland is planning to engage in the case initiated by South Africa against Israel under the Genocide Convention at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

  • With the aim of prioritizing the protection of civilians in the interpretation of the convention, Ireland intends to submit a Declaration of Intervention under Article 63 of the Statute of the International Court of Justice.

  • After a thorough analysis and consultation, the government has decided to intervene in the case, condemning the violation of international law due to the events in Israel and Gaza.

  • The filing of the declaration will occur post-government approval and after South Africa has submitted its memorial. Ireland will collaborate with other partners to intervene.
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JUST IN: NUP president Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine has suspended Nyendo-Mukungwe MP, Mathias Mpuuga from the position of deputy president (Central ... Show more
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The newly appointed Minister of State for trade, industry and cooperatives (trade), Gen Wilson Mbadi has handed over the office of the Chief of Defence Forces ... Show more
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CDC Acting Chairman Janga Kowo at Voice of Liberia Radio Station
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President William Ruto asserts the need for humanity, kindness and sharing with the less fortunate in his Easter message; says Kenya can "overcome its ... Show more
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Bobi Wine disowns man who asked Museveni to pardon jailed NUP supporters : NUP leader Bobi Wine says he does not represent the party's position
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Bobi Wine disowns man who asked Museveni to pardon jailed NUP supporters
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Are US-South Africa ties at breaking point over Israel’s war on Gaza?: A US bill is calling to reassess US-South Africa relations, pointing to tensions amid the ...
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Are US-South Africa ties at breaking point over Israel’s war on Gaza?
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Ghanaian artist Sharon Dede Padiki painted for 168 hours over seven days attempting to break the Guinness World Record for longest time painting ... Show more
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Boy Mamabolo accuses ANC of robbing him of seat in parliament by 'manipulating' candidate list
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Quick Glance: Boy Mamabolo Accuses ANC of Manipulating Candidate List
  • Boy Mamabolo has taken legal action against the ANC, alleging that his name was removed from the national candidate list after being elected by '240 branches.'

  • He claims that his name was initially on the list but later removed, which he views as an unlawful manipulation of the candidate list and undermining the democratic will of ANC voters.

  • In court papers seen by TimesLIVE, Mamabolo claims to be a victim of factionalism within the ANC.

  • An urgent application has been filed in the Johannesburg High Court to be heard before the finalization of the candidate list by the IEC on April 10.
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Boeing's MQ-28 Ghost Bat Getting Facility To Ramp-Up Production In Australia
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Boeing's MQ-28 Ghost Bat Getting Facility To Ramp-Up Production In ...
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Former CJ Maraga wins round one against Ahmednasir: Court declines to strike out defamation case filed by Maraga against senior lawyer as Judge rules the former ...
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Former CJ Maraga wins round one against Ahmednasir
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President William Ruto flags off the 2024 WRC Safari Rally at KICC taking place from March 28-31 in Naivasha; Kenyans urged to turn up in large numbers to ... Show more
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Mashatile leads a task team to address water crisis: Deputy President Paul Mashatile said the task team would meet after the Easter holidays.
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Mashatile leads a task team to address water crisis
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"O leaders of disgrace, we don’t want your money, tomorrow, the Egyptian people will crush you." In a protest outside Egypt's Journalists Syndicate ... Show more
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State plans to extend WRC from three to five-day event, Ruto says: Government to extend the World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally from a three-day sporting ...
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State plans to extend WRC from three to five-day event, Ruto says
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Liberian former rebel commander Kunti Kamara has been given a 30-year jail sentence by a French court for his role in the country's civil war three decades ago ... Show more
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Kalonzo to Ruto: Prepare for new wave to sweep you out of power: Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has warned to President William Ruto of a brewing political wave ...
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Kalonzo to Ruto: Prepare for new wave to sweep you out of power
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South Africa Vote: ANC Loses Bid to Bar Zuma Party from Election: South Africa’s ruling African National Congress lost a bid to have the party endorsed by its ...
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South Africa Vote: ANC Loses Bid to Bar Zuma Party from Election
Quick Glance: Court Ruling Favors Zuma Party
  • The ANC's attempt to remove the breakaway uMkhonto we Sizwe Party from the ballot for the national and provincial elections on 29 May was rejected by the Electoral Court.

  • Consequently, the party led by former ANC president Jacob Zuma will have the opportunity to participate in the elections, although it will encounter a separate legal challenge regarding the usage of the name MK at the Pietermaritzburg High Court on Wednesday.

  • The verdict signifies a significant victory for the emerging party and its advocates, with a portion of supporters congregating at the court premises awaiting the pronouncement of the judgment.
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CDC Addresses the Press at their Party Headquarters in Congo Town
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Army Corps of Engineers to deploy 1,100 personnel to Baltimore: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is deploying more than 1,100 personnel to Baltimore, Md. ...
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Army Corps of Engineers to deploy 1,100 personnel to Baltimore
Quick Glance: Wife of Baltimore bridge collapse survivor reveals workers' situation during tragedy
  • The wife of a construction worker who survived the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse describes it as a miracle that he survived as he cannot swim.

  • Julio Cervantes was one of eight construction workers on the bridge when the Dali cargo ship crashed into a support pillar, causing the bridge to collapse into the Patapsco River.

  • Search teams successfully located two individuals in the Port of Baltimore related to the bridge collapse incident.

  • President Joe Biden has committed to rebuilding the bridge promptly, with the National Transportation Safety Board conducting an investigation into the incident.
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One of Africa’s largest airlines, Kenya Airways, made an operating profit in 2023 – the first time since 2017. Part of the reason for the success was a more ... Show more
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Russian President Vladimir Putin held phone discussions with Mali's junta leader, Assimi Goita, focusing on security and economic cooperation ... Show more
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Speaker Anita Among has protested the move by Ministry of Finance to slash Parliament’s budget by 50%, with MPs describing the decision as humiliating and ... Show more
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Peggy is a stout and muscular Staffordshire bull terrier and Molly is a magpie. In the four years since their unlikely bond was posted online ... Show more
Quick Glance: Premier Supports Influencers in Illegally Raising Molly the Magpie
  • Gold Coast social media influencers Juliette Wells and Reece Mortensen surrendered the magpie Molly due to lack of permits.

  • Premier Steven Miles aims to collaborate with authorities to ensure proper care for Molly.

  • Molly the magpie was taken from the wild without permission, but the Premier believes a solution can be found in the best interest of the animal.

  • An online petition with nearly 60,000 signatures calls for the reunion of Molly with Peggy and her family.
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Ireland to intervene in South Africa genocide case against Israel at ICJ: Irish FM said events in Gaza represent the ‘blatant violation of international ...
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Ireland to intervene in South Africa genocide case against Israel at ICJ
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The rare wild birth of a critically endangered black rhino in Kenya is being called a "conservation success" by wildlife researchers. In fact ... Show more
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Members of Parliament from National Unity Platform (NUP) and some party supporters have started arriving at Bulange Mengo ... Show more
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‘Over my dead body’, say Gambian mothers amid efforts to lift FGM ban: As politicians work to repeal anti-female circumcision law, women stand firm to shield the ...
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‘Over my dead body’, say Gambian mothers amid efforts to lift FGM ban
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Deputy President Paul Mashatile has asked that Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula be given a chance to clear her name in the courts rather than being forced to ... Show more
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The Central Bank of Nigeria on Monday disclosed that it sold $10,000 to each Bureau De Change operators at a rate of N1,251 per U.S. dollar ... Show more
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Orioles sale to David Rubenstein finalized after MLB approval: The sale of the Baltimore Orioles to a group led by billionaire David Rubenstein has ...
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Orioles sale to David Rubenstein finalized after MLB approval
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The leader of the Patriotic Alliance Gayton Mckenzie took to social media and announced he would be putting up a R1 million reward for the safe return of ... Show more
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No peace, no submission. Resistance go forward.” Hundreds of pro-Palestine protesters have rallied in cities across Morocco to denounce Israel’s actions and ... Show more
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Should we ‘be fruitful and multiply’?: This edited extract from Power and Faith by Ponthso Pilane explores the issues of religion, pregnancy and abortion
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Should we ‘be fruitful and multiply’?
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Togo's opposition rejects constitutional reform, calls for protests | Africanews: Activists and opposition leaders in Togo called on Wednesday (Mar ...
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Togo's opposition rejects constitutional reform, calls for protests | ...
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A French court hands former Liberian rebel commander Kunti Kamara a 30-year prison sentence for violence against civilians and complicity in crimes against ... Show more
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France's parliament condemns 1961 police massacre of Algerians in Paris: The French parliament's lower house on Thursday approved a resolution condemning as ...
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France's parliament condemns 1961 police massacre of Algerians in Paris
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Liberia: French court hands former rebel leader 30-year prison sentence | Africanews
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Liberia: French court hands former rebel leader 30-year prison sentence | ...
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MPs rebuke PSST Ramadhan Ggoobi for his media utterances that Parliament does not have the right to appropriate the budget ... Show more
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HRW accuses Wagner of killing civilians with Malian army | Africanews: "Mali's Russia-backed transitional military government is not only committing ...
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HRW accuses Wagner of killing civilians with Malian army | Africanews