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JOHANNESBURG — A man was rescued from the rubble five days after a deadly building collapse in South Africa in what Western Cape Premier Alan Winde said was "nothing short of a miracle." Officials said in a statement that of 81 people who were on site when the five-story building collapsed on Monday in the city of George, east of Cape Town, 13 were confirmed dead, 29 were alive and 39 were still unaccounted for. In a post on social media platform X, Winde said on Saturday the survivor had… Read Full Article

Taipei, Taiwan — Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded his high-profile European tour Friday after signing dozens of agreements with France, Hungary and Serbia, while reiterating Beijing’s desire to enhance “mutually beneficial cooperation” between China and Europe. Some analysts say Xi’s trip to Europe is part of Beijing’s attempt to undermine European unity while deepening its foothold in the European Union through elevated economic ties with Hungary, a member of the 27-nation bloc. “… Read Full Article

TORONTO — An evacuation alert has been issued for Fort McMurray, Alberta, as an out-of-control fire rages southwest of the Canadian oil town, making it among the first actions ahead of the wildfire season. In a notice late Friday night, the Alberta government said the wildfire danger is "extreme" in the Fort McMurray Forest Area. It said strong winds are expected Saturday, as a cold front continues to pass over the region. Residents in Saprea Creek Estates were also placed on alert from… Read Full Article

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The tennis player was accidentally struck in the head with a hard bottle that fell from a fan's backpack.

More than 100 people are injured, according to officials, as torrents of water sweep through entire villages.

More than 100 people are injured, according to officials, as torrents of water sweep through entire villages.

GENEVA — As Brazil’s heavily flooded southern state of Rio Grande do Sul braces for a weekend of intense rain, the U.N. refugee agency, UNHCR, is calling for greater support to help tens of thousands of refugees, who are among the most vulnerable people affected by the disaster. “Those affected include some 41,000 refugees and others in need of international protection, including many Venezuelans and Haitians who live in the affected areas — some of [whom] can only be reached by boat,”… Read Full Article

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