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Twelve schoolchildren killed after bus collides with lorry in South Africa
Twelve school pupils have died in South Africa after the minibus they were travelling in collided with a lorry south of the city of Johannesburg. The crash happened on Monday morning at around 07:00 local time (05:00 GMT) in Vanderbijlpark, the local education authority said. The 12 students had died at the scene, the authorities…
Read MoreFourth Shark Attack in 48 Hours on Australia’s New South Wales Coastline Sees Surfer, 39, Hospitalized with Chest Wound
NEED TO KNOW A 39-year-old man was attacked by a shark while surfing on Australia’s New South Wales coastline on Tuesday, Jan. 20 NSW Police Force confirmed that he sustained a chest wound in the attack that required hospital treatment The incident marks the fourth shark attack in the area in just 48 hours A…
Read MoreHaredi community protests autopsies for babies killed in Jerusalem daycare disaster
Police arrested the daycare owner and the caregiver in charge following initial questioning, and both will be brought before a judge on Tuesday as the investigation continues. Ultra-Orthodox protesters demonstrated for hours from late Monday into early Tuesday across several locations in central Israel, opposing a court decision to authorize autopsies for two infants who…
Read MoreGerman retailers demand “necessary reforms” in 2026
The German retail sector has called on the federal government to prioritise economic reforms and regulatory relief in 2026 as rising operating costs and weak consumer demand contribute to uncertainty for businesses across the industry. According to the Handelsverband Deutschland (HDE), structural changes are needed to restore confidence among retailers and consumers and support the…
Read MorePalestinian children’s football pitch faces Israeli demolition ultimatum
A Palestinian children’s football club in the occupied West Bank faces imminent demolition despite an international campaign to save it. Its supporters say it provides a rare sporting opportunity for young Palestinian players. But Israel insists it’s been built without the necessary permits. In this deeply divided land so much is contested; from the identities…
Read MoreUsed candles turned into stoves for Ukraine
A retired silversmith has spent 18 months supplying thousands of candles to war damaged areas of Ukraine. Mark Stevens from Ludlow, Shropshire, collects the candles from churches and shops and uses the candle wax to make temporary stoves for the military and civilians. He said many communities in the country had electricity and heating cut…
Read MoreAI-generated images of bank notes circulate online after Myanmar armed group declares independence
An ethnic armed group in Myanmar’s Karen State declared it had established an independent republic in the war-torn country in early January 2026, but social media posts about its purported new currency share AI-generated images. The visuals feature illegible Burmese text and was made with Google’s AI tools. A spokesperson for the group, the Kawthoolei…
Read More2nd Victim Found but 8 Still Missing After Plane Loses Contact with Air Traffic Control and Crashes
NEED TO KNOW A second victim, identified as a woman, was found dead in the rubble of the Indonesia Air crash that occurred on Jan. 17 A man’s body was found on Sunday, Jan. 18 The Indonesia Air Transport turboplane disappeared from radar during what should have been a two-hour flight from Yogyakarta to Makassar…
Read MoreFrom Mexico City to Japan: Fora travel releases its 2026 hot list
The annual Fora Hot List just dropped — highlighting the next big trends across up and coming destinations and which travel themes are expected to be prevalent throughout the year. The report reveals the trends shaping where and how society will explore the world next. Compared to other 2026 travel trend lists I’ve seen, Fora’s highlights…
Read MoreThis Town Has The Most Strikingly Beautiful Views In Italy’s Cinque Terre, Per Rick Steves
Cinque Terre was once an isolated section of the Italian Coast that was only known to a handful of savvy travelers and the locals who called the picturesque fishing villages home. Over the past decade, the area has exploded in popularity. Now, Cinque Terre is one of Italy’s tourist hot spots. Even though they’re no…
Read MoreIsrael police arrest Jerusalem daycare owner, caregiver in charge where two babies died
The court ordered the autopsy, demanded by the Attorney-General’s office and the police, while the family of the victims will be able to appeal the decision on Tuesday. Israel Police decided to arrest on Monday the owner and caregiver of the unauthorized daycare in Jerusalem’s Romema neighborhood, where two babies were killed, and 55 others…
Read MoreA Scenic Canadian Park On Lake Ontario Offers Hiking Trails And Fun Outdoor Recreation
Tucked on the shores of Lake Ontario in Prince Edward County, Sandbanks Provincial Park is a gem for hikers, families, and anyone looking for an outdoor escape in southeastern Ontario. With its sand dunes, woodland paths, and crystal-clear waters, it’s easy to see why Sandbanks is one of the most beautiful places in Canada to…
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