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Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne expressed surprise over the club’s decision not to offer him a contract extension after a decade. The 33-year-old Belgian, with 416 games for City, will leave at the end of the season. De Bruyne, with 107 goals and 177 assists, feels he can still perform at a high level. He plans to focus on playing football and exploring future opportunities.
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Tembisa Hospital in Gauteng, South Africa, is not admitting new patients following a fire in the accident and emergency unit. No injuries were reported, and 58 patients were safely evacuated to other wards. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and the hospital will remain on divert until further notice. Concerned individuals can contact the hospital for updates.
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Another cold front is expected in Gauteng next week. Temperatures will drop below 20°C in many areas, with a 60% chance of rain on Thursday. Pretoria will see warm conditions until Tuesday, with a high of 23°C, while Johannesburg will reach a maximum of 18°C before dropping to 15°C on Thursday.
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China warns countries not to appease US in trade talks over Trump’s tariffs. Chinese commerce ministry spokesperson criticizes reports of governments restricting trade with Beijing for US import tax exemptions. Trump administration in talks with trading partners over tariffs. China vows to take countermeasures if deals are made at its expense. China Daily editorial also warns EU against appeasing US.
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“Sinners,” an R-rated vampire thriller by Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan, dominated the box office with $45.6 million in its opening weekend. Despite facing tough competition from “A Minecraft Movie,” the film’s success was fueled by positive reviews and the popularity of its creators. However, with a production cost of $90 million, profitability is uncertain. The international box office added $15 million to its earnings.
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Former President Joseph Kabila’s party banned in the Democratic Republic of Congo for alleged links to M23 rebels. Kabila denies involvement and returns to Goma, previously seized by rebels. Interior ministry cites PPRD party’s “ambiguous attitude” towards rebel occupation. Kabila succeeded his father at 29 and led DR Congo for 18 years. PPRD has not responded to the ban.
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Liverpool moved closer to the Premier League title with a 1-0 win over Leicester City, relegating the hosts. Trent Alexander-Arnold scored the decisive goal. Liverpool could secure the title if Arsenal lose to Crystal Palace or with a win against Tottenham Hotspur.
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Ekurhuleni mayor confirms fire at Tembisa Hospital’s Emergency Unit extinguished. No fatalities reported, cause of fire unknown. Patients accounted for, no injuries. Joint operation center set up for monitoring.
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Three corpses, including an infant, were stolen from a funeral parlour in Kuruman, Northern Cape. Police offer a R100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the perpetrator(s) and recovery of the bodies. Detectives are actively investigating the case. In a separate incident, a family in Wattville, Johannesburg, faced a mix-up when a funeral parlour mistakenly cremated their deceased mother before her funeral.
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148 people have died and over 100 are missing after a boat fire and capsizing in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The wooden boat, carrying 500 passengers, caught fire on the Congo River. The tragedy occurred when a fire broke out while someone was cooking on board. Rescue efforts are ongoing with support from the Red Cross and provincial authorities.
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