South Africa’s government refuses to aid illegal miners trapped in a closed mine in North West province, as part of a strategy to combat illegal mining by cutting off their supplies. Police estimate between 350 and 400 miners underground, downplaying earlier reports of up to 4,000. Ministers of police and defense are set to visit the mine, while police continue to guard the area to capture emerging miners, who are often weak and sickly after weeks underground.
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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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