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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Wood-burning stoves to be allowed in new-build homes in England despite concerns | Greenhouse gas emissions
Despite growing concerns about their impact on air pollution and carbon emissions, wood-burning stoves will be permitted in new homes in England under the government's future homes standard. This decision comes amidst fears of weakened environmental regulations due to lobbying and has drawn criticism from health advocates and the Climate Change Committee, which recommends phasing out such stoves. The Stove Industry Association has welcomed this confirmation, emphasizing the importance of wood-burning stoves in new housing...
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