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Trump says Keir Starmer doing 'very good job'

Trump says Keir Starmer doing 'very good job'

Trump praises Starmer, citing a "very good relationship" despite political differences. They'll speak soon. Challenges include trade & Ukraine. Musk criticized Starmer.

Chancellor hints at support for third runway at Heathrow

Chancellor hints at support for third runway at Heathrow

Govt hints Heathrow runway support, citing economic growth & sustainable aviation. Opponents raise environmental concerns. Trade with EU may also be eased.

South African government cuts off food, water to hundreds of illegal miners

South African government cuts off food, water to hundreds of illegal miners

SA is cutting supplies to illegal miners trapped underground. 1 dead body found. Up to 4000 miners may be trapped. Gov. won't assist. Community rescue efforts underway.

Egyptian officials say 16 people missing after tourist yacht sank in high waves on Red Sea

Egyptian officials say 16 people missing after tourist yacht sank in high waves on Red Sea

Red Sea yacht capsized, 16 missing (4 Egyptians, 12 foreign). 28 rescued after warnings of rough seas. 44 aboard. Cause unclear; wave suspected.

Gunmen in Central African Republic killed 10 people near a diamond mining town

Gunmen in Central African Republic killed 10 people near a diamond mining town

Gunmen ambushed & killed 10 near Bria, CAR, including motorcycle taxi drivers & passengers returning from a ceremony. Army and Wagner mercenaries mobilized.

'Catastrophic' oil spill still polluting idyllic Mauritius wetlands three years on

'Catastrophic' oil spill still polluting idyllic Mauritius wetlands three years on

Mauritius mangroves remain contaminated 3 years after the Wakashio oil spill. Analysis confirms oil matches ship's fuel. Long-term impact is unclear.