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US cargo train derails, causing huge fire and leaking hazardous gas 05 Feb 2023 - 07:52 am
Smoke rises from a derailed cargo train in East Palestine, Ohio, on February 4, 2023. (Photo by Dustin Franz / AFP)
China's mega-rich move their wealth, and partying, to Singapore 04 Feb 2023 - 11:57 pm
This picture taken on February 1, 2023 shows Sentosa Cove private residential housing next to yachts docked at One 15 Marina Sentosa Cove in Singapore. (Photo by Roslan RAHMAN / AFP)
South African Deputy President Mabuza quits ahead of cabinet reshuffle 04 Feb 2023 - 11:46 pm
ANC Deputy President David Mabuza sips a hot drink during the nomination process on December 17 2022 at Nasrec during the 55th ANC national conference. Image: Alaister Russell
US cargo train derails, causing massive fire 04 Feb 2023 - 11:36 pm
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Cuba puts state-owned car owners on commuter aid duty 04 Feb 2023 - 11:21 pm
An old car on a street in Havana, on January 11, 2023. File photo / AFP
US shoots down suspected China spy balloon: American media 04 Feb 2023 - 11:15 pm
This handout photo from Chase Doak taken on February 1, 2023 and released on February 2 shows a suspected Chinese spy balloon in the sky over Billings, Montana. (Photo by Chase DOAK / CHASE DOAK / AFP)
East African leaders urge 'immediate ceasefire' in east DR Congo 04 Feb 2023 - 11:01 pm
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan (left) is greeted by Burundi's President Evariste Ndayishimiye as he arrives for the extraordinary Summit of East African Community Heads of State at the state house in Bujumbura, Burundi, on February 4, 2023.  (Photo by Tchandrou Nitanga / AFP)
Egypt's former prime minister dies at 67: president 04 Feb 2023 - 10:32 pm
Former Egyptian prime minister Sherif Ismail. AFP
Death toll in Chile forest fires rises to 16: official 04 Feb 2023 - 10:07 pm
Men remove debris from houses destroyed by a forest fire in the hills of Tome, Concepcion province, Biobio region, Chile on February 4, 2023.  (Photo by JAVIER TORRES / AFP)
US will 'take care' of suspected China spy balloon: Biden 04 Feb 2023 - 09:32 pm
US President Joe Biden, with son Hunter Biden, arrives at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base in Syracuse, New York, on February 4, 2023. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)
Pope meets victims of war on South Sudan peace pilgrimage 04 Feb 2023 - 09:21 pm
Pope Francis looks on during the Ecumenical prayer at the John Garang Mausoleum in Juba, South Sudan, on February 4, 2023. (Photo by Tiziana FABI / AFP)
From presidential palace to KFC: Bolsonaro's peculiar exile in US 04 Feb 2023 - 08:53 pm
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro speaks during a
Nigeria tests voter accreditation ahead of polls 04 Feb 2023 - 08:44 pm
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials verify voters during a mock accreditation exercise organised by the INEC at Enitan Primary School at Surulere in Lagos, Nigeria, on February 4, 2023.  (Photo by Benson Ibeabuchi / AFP)
500,000 households in Ukraine's Odesa without power: officials 04 Feb 2023 - 08:01 pm
People clear debris and cover broken windows in shops damaged following strike in Kherson on February 4, 2023, amid Russian invasion of Ukraine. - Russian forces have been shelling the southern region of Kherson, after withdrawing its forces from the region's main city last year. (Photo by Genya SAVILOV / AFP)
Austrian avalanches leave three dead 04 Feb 2023 - 07:28 pm
Intensive snowfall and wind have increased the avalanche danger in the Alpine Tyrol and Vorarlberg regions. PHOTO: REUTERS
Ethiopia govt says sending funds to cash-strapped Tigray 04 Feb 2023 - 07:07 pm
In this file photo taken on February 05, 2022 Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed speaks during the 35th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. (Photo by Tony KARUMBA / AFP)
Northeast US, Canada gripped by Arctic blast 04 Feb 2023 - 06:42 pm
People bundle up as they shield themselves from cold winds as the area is seeing record-breaking low temperatures on February 03, 2023 in New York City. The Northeast US has seen a dramatic temperature drop as an Arctic front of cold air hits it. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images/AFP
UK Online Safety Bill may also tackle misogyny 04 Feb 2023 - 06:33 pm
British Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Michelle Donelan walks outside Number 10 Downing Street on the day of cabinet meeting, in London, Britain, on October 26, 2022. File photo / Reuters