In South Korea, wildfires have killed 24 people, destroyed over 200 structures, and forced 27,000 to evacuate, with acting president Han Duck-soo calling them the country’s most devastating. Strong winds have hindered firefighting efforts, with 4,650 personnel and 130 helicopters working to contain the blazes that have burned 175 square kilometres, including the destruction of an ancient Buddhist temple and valuable structures. A state of emergency has been declared, and officials suspect human error as a possible cause of the fires.
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Jarome Luai handed one-match suspension, set to miss Wests Tigers game against Brisbane Broncos
Jarome Luai will miss Wests Tigers' crucial game against Brisbane due to a high tackle charge, potentially opening the door for Latu Fainu to step in. The Tigers' loss to the Warriors denied them a chance at three straight wins, with Alex Seyfarth avoiding suspension for his own high tackle incident. Luai could return for the following game against Newcastle if he accepts an early guilty plea. Full Article
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