South Africa: Suspected gas leak leaves 16 dead
The leak in a shanty town near Johannesburg is linked to illegal gold mining in the area.
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Belarus jails Eduard Babaryko, son of jailed rival to Lukashenko
Eduard Babaryko was detained while running his father's presidential election campaign in 2020.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ruins found of Munich synagogue destroyed by Hitler
Columns and a stone tablet showing the Ten Commandments are discovered at a weir in the River Isar.
1970-01-01 08:00
Chechnya Milashina attack: Armed thugs beat up Russian journalist and lawyer
Yelena Milashina had received threats from Chechnya's leader before, but went to hear a court verdict.
1970-01-01 08:00
The hazy history of Nathan's hot dog eating contest
The Fourth of July marks Independence Day in the US. It is also a big day for hot dog lovers.
1970-01-01 08:00
China accuses UK of harbouring Hong Kong fugitives
The UK had criticised Hong Kong for placing bounties on eight pro-democracy activists based overseas.
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Nathan Law: Hong Kong activist in UK fears for safety over bounty
Nathan Law says his life has become more dangerous as Hong Kong police offer a bounty for his arrest.
1970-01-01 08:00
Thai elephant flown home after alleged abuse in Sri Lanka
Bangkok demanded the return of the animal after claims it was tortured while kept at a Buddhist temple.
1970-01-01 08:00
Blackpink make UK festival history with electrifying K-pop set in Hyde Park
The girl group become the first ever Korean band to headline a major UK music festival.
1970-01-01 08:00
Pence says he doesn't recall 'any pressure' from Trump in calling Arizona governor
Former Vice President Mike Pence says he doesn't recall "any pressure" from Donald Trump in 2020 asking him to call Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey about their loss in the presidential election.
1970-01-01 08:00
Trump pressured Arizona governor after 2020 election to help overturn his defeat
Following his defeat in the 2020 election, President Donald Trump spoke to Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey to discuss the results, a source familiar with the call told CNN.
1970-01-01 08:00
Sweden Quran burning sparks anger across Muslim world
A protester set several pages of the holy Muslim text alight at a protest in Stockholm on Wednesday.
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