Two survivors trapped in a South African gold mine recount how emaciated miners turned to cannibalism to survive after police blocked food and water, resulting in 78 deaths and 246 rescues. The illegal mining operation, led by James Neo Tshoaeli, faced accusations of hoarding supplies and committing atrocities, prompting calls for investigation and criticism of state negligence. Despite being charged with illegal mining, the survivors described the desperate acts of the miners, known as “Zama Zamas”, who risk their lives in abandoned mines for economic gain.
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SkyWest flight does “aggressive maneuver” to avoid a B-52 military aircraft, pilot says
The pilot of SkyWest flight 3788, operating as Delta Connection, executed an "aggressive maneuver" to avoid a B-52 military aircraft during landing in Minot, North Dakota, resulting in a go-around. The incident, attributed to a lack of communication from air traffic control regarding the military aircraft, is under investigation by SkyWest and the FAA. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A pilot flying a SkyWest plane had to quickly move the airplane to avoid...
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