Category BreakingNews

the Guardian

A helicopter crashed into the Hudson River in New York, killing all six onboard, including a family of Spanish tourists with three children. The aircraft broke apart midair and crashed upside down between Manhattan and New Jersey. Emergency crews responded quickly, with videos showing the submerged helicopter and rescue efforts. Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the tragic deaths.
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CNN

Over 200 people died in the collapse of Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The tragedy occurred during a celebratory event, with footage showing the roof collapsing. Among the victims were prominent individuals, including former Major League Baseball players and singer Rubby Pérez. The search for survivors has ended, with at least 221 confirmed dead and recovery efforts ongoing.
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Daily Maverick

Communications Minister Solly Malatsi faces opposition over proposed legislative amendments for Starlink to operate in SA. Elon Musk’s Starlink has 6,750 satellites in orbit, while Amazon’s Project Kuiper plans 3,236 satellites. Amazon must launch half by July 2023 to keep FCC license. Amazon has not launched any rockets yet, with a planned launch postponed due to weather. Two prototypes are in orbit.
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Daily Maverick

The Border Management Authority is prepared for the Easter weekend with four drones and 40 body cameras to combat illegal border crossings and smuggling. Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber announced the use of technology to manage the increased movement of people during the festive period, following successful trials during the December season.
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the Guardian

Nikkei drops over 5% after recent rebound, gold reaches new high amid tariff concerns in Asia. Other markets follow suit, with South Korea’s Kospi down 1.64% and Australia over 2%. Oil, dollar decline on economic slowdown fears. Yen strengthens as safe-haven asset.
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BBC News

President Trump’s tariff plan, which aimed to disrupt global trade, has been partially suspended for 90 days. The plan included a 10% baseline tariff on all countries and reciprocal tariffs on 60 offenders. Trump seeks better trade deals, claiming the US has been exploited. Allies and adversaries are negotiating with the US within the 90-day period.
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BBC News

A penguin in a cardboard box caused a helicopter crash in South Africa after sliding off a passenger’s lap and hitting the pilot’s controls. The incident occurred during a flight conducting an aerial survey of Bird Island. The South African Civil Aviation Authority attributed the crash to the lack of secure containment for the penguin. No injuries were reported.
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BBC News

Zimbabwe government pays US$3m to white farmers for seized land under compensation agreement signed in 2020. Initial payment covers 378 farms out of 740 approved for compensation, totaling $3.5bn. Seizures in early 2000s aimed to address colonial-era land grabs but led to economic decline and strained relations with the West.
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BBC News

Donald Trump and his team tried to downplay recent chaos, framing it as strategic moves against China. Despite some rollbacks, the US has imposed significant protectionist tariffs, impacting global trade. Concerns arise over potential tariffs on medicines, a major UK export. Uncertainty looms over future actions.
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TimesLIVE

Gauteng transport MEC proposes a six-month shutdown of taxi ranks to address escalating taxi violence, following 59 deaths since January. Three recent fatalities in Soweto and Diepkloof highlight the urgency. MEC Diale-Tlabela aims to consult with affected parties before implementing the shutdown, emphasizing the need for stricter measures to end the violence.
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