4 h. ago Wildfires race across Chile, leaving 15 dead and forcing thousands to flee

Authorities in Chile say that wildfires raging across central and southern areas of the country have left at least 15 people dead

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5 h. ago National disaster declared as thousands flee torrential rains that have killed at least 30

South Africa has declared a national disaster over torrential rains and floods

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4 d. ago Thousands forced to flee after notorious gang leader threatens death

The escalating violence in Africa’s most populous nation has drawn the attention of U.S. President Donald Trump, who has previously accused the Nigerian government of failing to prevent the killing of Christians

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9 d. ago ‘We can’t take it any more’: thousands flee guerrilla clashes on Colombia

Caracas shake-up could intensify violence in Catatumbo in Colombia, an area rich with coca crops, cocaine laboratories and a porous border with VenezuelaAlberto’s eyes shifted nervously. His chin trembled.His slender hands fumbled with a manila folder containing his family’s documents, which he was waiting to present to staff of the Human Rights Ombudsman in the north-eastern Colombian city of Cúcuta, in the hope of receiving humanitarian aid. Continue reading...

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1 week ago BREAKING: Terry Yorath dead: Gabby Logan's dad dies as she's forced to leave Match of the Day

Terry Yorath's family have announced his passing aged 75, with daughter Gabby Logan having to leave Match of the Day mid-episode on Wednesday to due to an emergency

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3 w. ago Southern California hit by deadly floods as atmospheric river storm strikes

Heavy flash flooding has hit southern California over Christmas, forcing hundreds to evacuate and leaving four dead.

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