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Emergency services in Johannesburg and Tshwane are on high alert for fires from heating devices during the cold front. City Power warns residents about electricity overuse, causing transformer failures and potential power cuts during peak times. Gauteng residents are being warned to stay safe and warm this week as a strong cold front hits the province. The weather is expected to be very cold, with heavy rain, thunderstorms, and even a small chance of snow or sleet in some parts of the province. The South African Weather Service has issued a yellow Level 3 warning for severe thunderstorms in areas…

Working in the heart of an outbreak, Red Cross volunteers bring lifesaving information, sanitation supplies, elbow grease and courage to the task of preventing further illness and death. ‘Every boat or motorcycle taxi we clean is one less opportunity for the disease to spread.’ When seven people died within just a few days in Vridi Ako in Côte d’Ivoire in May 2025, no one suspected cholera. Many believed the deaths were the result of a curse or fetishistic practices, beliefs that are still deeply rooted in this coastal village in the municipality of Port-Bouet, which sits on a strip land…

On a crisp spring morning in Brampton town of Canada’s Ontario province in May, Harjit Singh Dhadda meticulously tied his traditional sage green turban as he got ready for work.He embraced his daughter Gurleen before leaving for his trucking insurance office in Mississauga near Toronto’s bustling Pearson international airport.It was the last time Gurleen saw her 51-year-old father alive. As Harjit reached the car park of his office on May 14, two men confronted him. One of them pumped multiple bullets into Harjit’s body before fleeing in a stolen 2018 Dodge Challenger.Harjit later died of his injuries at a local…

When Allen Mutamba returned to work three months after giving birth, she began supplementing breast milk with formula. A mother of three and administrator in Kigali, she adjusted her schedule to ensure she could breastfeed her nine-month-old daughter during lunch breaks. “I take my one hour of breastfeeding and add it to my lunch hour to give my baby time,” she said. ALSO READ: Why infants in Rwanda are introduced to food too early Mutamba stores expressed milk at home and says staying hydrated helps her maintain her supply. “If I take enough water and fluids, I have enough, which…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. The country’s top gymnasts are in New Orleans this weekend for the 2025 U.S. Gymnastics Championships. The annual event will see new athletes vying for a national title, with many podium spots up for grabs following the absence of stars Simone Biles, Suni Lee and Jordan Chiles. This year’s field will be headlined by 2024 Olympians Hezly Rivera, who won a gold medal as part of the women’s all-around team, along with Stephen Nedoroscik, who became a…

Paul NjieBBC News in YaoundéAFP via Getty ImagesCameroon’s constitutional council has upheld the decision by the country’s electoral body to exclude opposition leader Maurice Kamto from the 12 October presidential election.While the firebrand political figure was sidelined, 92-year-old President Paul Biya whose candidacy also faced opposition, was cleared to run for what would be his eighth term in the oil-rich Central African nation.If he were elected for another seven-year term, he could remain in power until he was almost 100.Kamto was ruled out because a rival faction of the Manidem party which endorsed him presented another individual as a candidate,…

The resignation is a blow for the Labour government, which trails Nigel Farage’s right-wing Reform UK party in polls.Britain’s minister for homelessness has resigned over allegations that she evicted tenants from a property she owns and increased rents by hundreds of pounds.In her resignation letter to United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday, Rushanara Ali, a junior minister in the Ministry of Housing, said she had followed all the legal requirements “at all times” in her dealings as a landlord.Ali, the member of parliament for Bethnal Green and Stepney, evicted four tenants from her four-bedroom house in east London…

Stephan will be the eighth manager Chair has played under at QPR.The Frenchman has an impressive CV, having led his hometown club Rennes to a French Cup triumph in 2019 – their first trophy for 48 years.Rangers have not sustained a promotion challenge since being relegated from the top flight 10 years ago.They are not among the favourites to go up this time around, but will be hoping Stephan can help them beat the odds.”He’s been great. He has different ideas and I’m listening a lot to him,” Chair said.”He has this sort of charisma. He has an aura about…

The tables show the potential target jobs for IT workers. One sheet, which seemingly includes daily updates, lists job descriptions (“need a new react and web3 developer”), the companies advertising them, and their locations. It also links to the vacancies on freelance websites or contact details for those conducting the hiring. One “status” column says whether they are “waiting” or if there has been “contact.”Screenshots of one spreadsheet seen by WIRED appears to list the potential real-world names of the IT workers themselves. Alongside each name is a register of the make and model of computer they allegedly have, as…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Aruba, Bali and the Dominican Republic are among the destinations topping Expedia’s 2025 Island Hot List, a guide to the most popular island locales, based on recent booking and search trends. Aruba, a Southern Caribbean country with Dutch ties, was named the best island for “Year-Round Sunshine,” with Expedia reporting a 15% surge in travel interest over 2024. Calling it “Desert Beauty Meets Caribbean Bliss,” Expedia cites Aruba’s “arid landscapes and consistent sunshine,” that make it a popular destination…