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Thailand flood death toll rises above 80

Severe flooding in southern Thailand claims over 80 lives as waters begin to subside, affecting 3 million people across 12 provinces. Emergency response continues.

Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 23

The death toll from devastating landslides on Indonesia's Java island has climbed to 23, with 28 people still missing. Rescue teams are working against the clock. Read the latest updates.

Zuma barred from South Africa elections

South Africa's electoral court upholds ban preventing former President Jacob Zuma from running in upcoming elections, creating major political shockwaves ahead of the ANC's toughest electoral test.

Ramaphosa: West undermined Ukraine peace mission

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched a blistering critique against Western nations, alleging they're actively sabotaging African-led peace initiatives to resolve the Ukraine conflict while pressuring other countries to take sides.

UK Court Revives £36bn Brazil Dam Case Against BHP

British victims triumph as UK High Court allows historic £36 billion lawsuit against BHP over Brazil's catastrophic Mariana dam collapse to proceed, marking one of largest group claims in English legal history.

Typhoon Kalmaegi batters Philippines, thousands evacuated

Severe tropical storm Typhoon Kalmaegi wreaks havoc across northern Philippines, forcing mass evacuations and causing widespread flooding and power outages as emergency services battle to rescue trapped residents.

Searching for Pan-Africanism's Lost Spirit

A profound exploration into the enduring legacy of Pan-Africanism, tracing its revolutionary roots and examining its urgent relevance in today's global landscape of racial justice and decolonisation.

Manchester's 1945 Pan-African Congress: 80 Years On

Eighty years after Manchester hosted the landmark Pan-African Congress, discover how this radical gathering ignited independence movements across Africa and reshaped Black political consciousness worldwide.

Professor Jane Plastow: African Theatre Pioneer Dies

Celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Professor Jane Plastow, whose pioneering work in African theatre transformed cultural understanding and educational practices across continents.

Piper Alpha Survivor's 175ft Leap from Hell

Thirty-seven years after the Piper Alpha disaster, survivor Steve Rae recounts his desperate jump from the burning oil platform that claimed 167 lives in Britain's deadliest offshore tragedy.

Dozens perish in UK coach inferno after motorway collision

A catastrophic motorway collision in England sparked a devastating fireball that engulfed a luxury coach, with witnesses reporting dozens of passengers trapped aboard in what authorities describe as one of Britain's worst road tragedies in recent memory.

Uganda Bus Crash: 10 Dead in Gulu-Kampala Tragedy

At least ten people have died and dozens more are injured after a devastating bus crash in northern Uganda. The overloaded bus was travelling from Gulu to Kampala when the tragedy struck.

Trump praises South African opposition leader Malema

Former US President Donald Trump faces backlash after publicly endorsing South Africa's opposition leader Julius Malema, praising his 'brave stance' against the current government in a move that has drawn sharp criticism from international observers.

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