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• International · 2026-09-23

  Mass shooting in South African township kills eleven

  Three gunmen opened fire on a gathering of fourteen people at a house party in KwaMakhutha township near Durban, killing eleven including a pregnant woman and injuring three others. Police have not confirmed the motive but suggested the shooting could be connected to a feud between rival groups. The suspects have fled and a manhunt has begun.

• International · 2026-10-24

  Hundreds of thousands protest across France during National Rally congress

  An estimated 410,000 people participated in nearly 300 protests across France on 24 October, demonstrating against the cost of living and the education system. Meanwhile, in Orléans, thousands of counter-demonstrators marched against the National Rally's congress, where Marine Le Pen was launching her presidential campaign. Nearly 1,000 arrests were made nationwide as clashes and looting occurred, particularly in Paris, where police deployed water cannon and tear gas.