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17 people killed, one injured in mass shooting in South Africa

At least 17 people were killed in a mass shooting in a remote South African town on Friday night. Police told journalists on Saturday that the attackers targeted two houses in the Eastern Cape town of Lusikisiki. The victims, according to reports, were preparing to attend the funeral of a woman and her daughter who were murdered last year when …

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The night-time economy thrives across China

By Lin Lili, Huang Xiaohui, Wang Xinyue, People’s Daily On a weekend night, on an outdoor stage in the NinthH GoEET From Guanyinqiao commercial areaJiangbei district, In Chongqing Municipality, southwest China, people sang and danced, creating a lively atmosphere. “Let’s come here TO listen to music, enjoy food and go shopping. THE Ninth The street never sleeps at night,” said …

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Autonomous driving technology makes freight services smarter

By Yao Xueqing, Han Xin, People’s Daily Autonomous freight transportation is making rapid progress in China as the country continuously improves relevant policies and standards and strengthens pilot and demonstration projects. Leveraging intelligent transportation pilot applications, China is experimenting with autonomous driving technologies on a larger scale, focusing on typical freight transportation scenarios, including road freight, delivery, intra-park transportation, and …

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Israel concealed explosives inside batteries of pagers sold to Hezbollah, Lebanese officials say

    Israel carried out part of its device attack targeting Hezbollah by concealing explosives inside the batteries of pagers brought into Lebanon, according to two high-ranking Lebanese security officials, who said the technology was so advanced that it was virtually undetectable. A photo taken on September 18, 2024, in Beirut’s southern suburbs shows the remains of exploded pagers on …

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Israel targets Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut attack: top US official

  Israel targeted Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an attack Friday in Beirut, according to a senior US official. An ambulance carries injured people following an Israeli attack in Danieh, Beirut, Lebanon, September 27, 2024.Wael Hamzeh/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock According to the Lebanese Ministry of Health, at least two people were killed and 76 others were injured in the strike. Lebanese army soldiers …

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School owners in India sacrifice their children for prosperity rituals

A horrific incident came to light in Uttar Pradesh, India, where an 11-year-old child was allegedly sacrificed as part of a ritual carried out by the owner of his school. Police have arrested five people, including the school owner, director, principal and two teachers, in connection with the horrific crime. The victim, identified as Kritarth, was a class two student …

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US Looks to File Attempted Murder Charges Against Trump Suspect

  ● Judge orders Routh held pending trial ●The suspect was arrested on September 15 and faces two counts of possession of a firearm ●The planned new charge carries a life sentence if convicted The U.S. Justice Department plans to charge a man accused of hiding with a gun at former President Donald Trump’s Florida golf course with attempting to …

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Six people killed after record rains caused floods in Japan

    Six people have died and 10 others are missing after record rains caused flooding and landslides in parts of Japan’s Ishikawa prefecture. The cities of Wajima and Suzu are among the hardest hit by the flood The cities of Wajima and Suzu, still recovering from the massive earthquake that devastated the area on January 1, were among the …

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UN chief condemns terrorist attacks in Mali

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the terrorist attacks in Mali. Gunmen on Tuesday attacked a police compound in Bamako, the country’s capital, where more than 70 people were killed and more than 200 injured. However, in a statement hours later, Mali’s Ministry of Security and Civil Protection assured that the situation was under control. In a statement issued …

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Germany shuts down 47 crypto exchanges for hiding origin of funds

German cybersecurity and crime investigators have shut down 47 cryptocurrency exchanges for hiding the origin of their funds. The operator of the now-shuttered exchange service was accused of concealing the origin of criminally obtained funds on a large scale by failing to implement legal requirements to combat money laundering. The Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), the Central Office for Combating …

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