In Zimbabwe, a fatal head-on collision between a bus and a truck resulted in the deaths of 24 people near Beitbridge, with 30 others injured. The bus, carrying 65 passengers from Harare, was attempting to overtake a vehicle when the crash occurred. President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared the incident a national disaster and pledged government support for funeral and burial expenses, as road accidents involving buses are common due to speeding and poor infrastructure in the country.
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Robbed at birth: Poorer families denied millions in compensation over maternity failings
Poorer families are being denied millions in compensation from the NHS for maternity care failings compared to wealthier families, with payouts for brain damage based on medical need but loss of future earnings based on family income and education levels. Critics condemn the system as unfair, giving less support to those who need it most, with MPs promising reform two years ago but taking no action. Claire Keer and her son Zach Eagling, who lives...
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