Unauthorized miners, known as zama-zamas, are trapped underground in a disused mine shaft in Stilfontein, South Africa, where they have been surviving on unconventional food sources. Police have surrounded the entrance, leading to a standoff as miners fear arrest and deportation. Community leaders report that the miners are too weak to resurface without assistance, as those above ground who typically help them are also facing arrests. Rights groups have intervened to ensure that food and supplies are provided to keep the miners alive.
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Tel Aviv hit by Yemen rocket strike, 16 hurt; Palestinians mourn children in Gaza
A rocket fired from Yemen hit Tel Aviv, injuring 16 people and causing widespread damage, as retaliation for Israeli airstrikes on Houthi rebels. The conflict escalated with airstrikes on Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, resulting in casualties and destruction. International criticism mounts over civilian deaths in Gaza, with Israel facing backlash for targeting militants in residential areas, leading to urgent appeals for aid and reports of hospital evacuations amid ongoing violence. Full Article
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