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GuardianOct 16Preview

EU’s support to Ukraine matters more than ever, von der Leyen says, as US relationship sours – as it happened

This blog is now closedSeveral leaders offered Zelenskyy very friendly welcome or, in some cases, simply a big hug as he walked into the room before the formal part of the meeting got under way.Speaking to Newsmax last night, Donald Trump repeated his views of the two leaders involved in the conflict. Continue reading...

Jakub KrupaEuropeWorld news

BBCOct 16Preview

Patients in chains rescued from suspected illegal rehab centre in South Africa

Some of the 200 patients were found with "sores all over their bodies" and in overcrowded rooms.

GuardianOct 16Preview

Iguazu Falls in South America hits record 10 times normal water flow – video

Iguazu Falls, an Unesco world heritage site, has reached a record water flow after heavy rains across the river basin. El Niño weather patterns are said to have driven the water flow to hit 10 times the normal amount. Usually the water flow is 1.5m litres per second, but local government registered a flow of 15m litres of water per second.Argentina temporarily closes Iguazu Falls after El Niño-fuelled surge in water levels Continue reading...

BrazilArgentina

NYTOct 15Preview

6 Members of South Africa’s Biggest Party Are Killed in Shootings

The two shootings took place only a few weeks before pivotal, nationwide local elections, and as the party, the A.N.C., is embroiled in a dispute over the eligibility of more than 100 candidates.

Zimasa MatiwaneAfrican National CongressSouth Africa

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