South African Police Seek Court Order to Halt Anti-Immigration Marches
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Authorities cite concerns over violence, including a fatal incident and planned destruction of property, as they ask courts to ban planned demonstrations in Durban.
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Online Donors Save Escaped Pigs From Slaughter After Road Blockade
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A fundraising effort raised £6,000 to care for eight pigs that escaped onto a busy road, averting their scheduled slaughter.
Frequent Collisions Plague Low-Clearance Bridge in Wales
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Despite warning signs and sensors, Trafle Mill bridge in Gowerton continues to be struck by vehicles, raising concerns about structural integrity.
Benidorm Considers Banning Two-Seater Mobility Scooters Due to Safety Concerns
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Spanish resort officials cite a high accident rate involving tandem scooters, proposing a 30-day public consultation on new regulations.
Afghanistan Sees Sharp Rise in Poppy Cultivation Despite Taliban Ban, UN Reports
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The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime notes a significant increase in opium production, attributing it to deepening poverty among farmers.
Partner of Former Chelsea Player Avoids Deadly Spanish Train Collision
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Claudia Rodriguez, girlfriend of Marc Cucurella, was on a train directly behind one involved in a fatal crash that killed at least 68 people.
8-Year-Old Girl Seriously Injured in Wolf Attack at German Zoo
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An Arctic wolf enclosure at the Johannismühle Wildlife Park was the scene of a severe incident where a young girl was attacked.
Spanish Train Crash Kills 69, Minister Cites 'Inexplicable' Error
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Authorities investigating a collision between two high-speed trains point to a combination of human error and computer malfunction as a likely cause.
17 Prisoners Recaptured After Audacious Jailbreak in India
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A fake medical emergency triggered the escape of 17 inmates, who were apprehended within 36 hours following a widespread search operation.