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Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) said Saturday they had begun a vaccination campaign against mpox — a virus that causes painful rashes and flu-like symptoms and in some cases can be deadly. The central African nation is the epicenter of a mpox outbreak that has spread to 16 neighboring countries. Since the start of the year, Africa has recorded 988 deaths — 70% of which have been children under five — out of more than 34,000 cases, according to the World Health Organization.EU sends first load of mpox vaccines to CongoTo view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web…

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The concern for England is that their problems against spin are not new and this World Cup already looks like it is going to be a trial by slow bowling. The gameplan for bowlers in Sharjah is pretty simple: bowl slow and bowl straight. Across both games at the ground on Saturday, only 61 runs were scored from 93 balls that would have hit the stumps, with seven wickets falling. The solution to overcoming such tactics is one England will probably not enjoy hearing – copy an Australian!Saturday was also the defending champions’ first outing and they suffered a stutter…

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been labeled “used as cash cows” by a PR expert, who points to a significant misstep following their high-profile move to America in 2020. The couple made headlines when they announced their plans to step down from royal duties in January 2020 and relocated to California with their son, Archie. According to PR expert Carla Speight, the choice to work with US agents marked a pivotal mistake for the couple. In an interview with Express.co.uk, Speight stated, “When Harry left his royal duties, he was exploited by American agents. He was suddenly granted the freedom to…

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticised French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday for suggesting that arms shipments to Israel, used in the Gaza conflict, should be stopped as part of a broader push for a political solution. In a pre-recorded video released by his office, Netanyahu expressed his disapproval, stating, “Shame on them,” referring to Macron and other Western leaders advocating for what he described as an arms embargo on Israel. He further asserted, “Israel will win with or without their support,” calling the call for an embargo a disgrace. “As Israel fights the forces of barbarism led by Iran,…

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South Africa’s decision to take Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over the war in Gaza, while widely popular with most South Africans, opened a fierce debate within the country’s small Jewish community. For many Jewish groups in the country, the government’s decision to side against Israel was seen as evidence of bias against Israel — an attitude viewed as synonymous with antisemitism. Yet the ICJ case has also created a rare opportunity for introspection about the historic place of Jews in South Africa, as well as their complex relationship with the apartheid regime that ruled there until…

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The Russian newspaper, Sputnik reported that a part of the Baltic Fleet, The Russian frigate Neustrashimy, alongside replenishment vessel Akademik Pashin, took part in South Africa’s Navy Parade on Saturday. The parade which took place on the roadstead at the main naval base in Simon’s Town, managed to attract thousands of spectators. A spokesperson for the Russian Consulate General in Cape Town said the frigate drew a lot of attention from visitors, including South Africa’s naval leader, Vice Admiral Monde Lobese. The event, which takes place from October 4-6, 2024, provides individuals with an exclusive chance to interact with the…

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UPDATE 2: Nearly 6 million fans are reported to have logged in to experience the Doctor Doom live event on October 5. With Doctor Doom defeated, things should go back to normal, although Epic has confirmed that matchmaking and login issues remain.”We’re aware some players are experiencing Matchmaking and Login issues,” reads an Epic post. “We’re working on a fix and will update as we know more.”UPDATE: The event opens with an extended version of the teaser cutscene, this time showing a giant Doctor Doom laying waste to the island and its inhabitants. Once the cutscene ends, players are tasked…

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The Wallaroos’ 33-26 win over South Africa probably doesn’t reflect their dominance enough as they lit up Cape Town with their attack.They almost let it all dissipate in the last ten minutes but the Australians looked confident for the most part in a solid outing before next week’s decider against Scotland.Watch the Wallaroos tackle South Africa live and exclusively on Stan Sport.So what did we learn?1. Down to the wireThe Wallaroos did what they had to do to control their destiny with the WXV 2 title on the line against Scotland next week.The Scots almost delivered a dream result as…

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South Africa has regained its position as the best value long-haul holiday destination for UK travellers, according to a new report.Local price falls and the weakening of the South African rand have brought costs down for UK visitors by 12% since autumn 2023, Post Office Travel Money said.This makes Cape Town the best value out of 32 resorts and cities analysed in the annual study for the first time since 2018.READ MORE: ‘Our town centre is back from the dead – this is what we want from it now’Typical prices include £1.63 for a cup of filter coffee, £1.81 for…

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