South African police rescued 44 Ethiopian nationals, including 17 minors, from a house in Johannesburg's Sandton area, where they were held against their will. This incident follows a series of human-trafficking cases in South Africa, a common destination for undocumented migrants. Authorities were alerted by screams from the residence, leading to the discovery of the locked rooms.
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A bus overturned near Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport early Tuesday, resulting in 12 deaths and 45 injuries. The bus was carrying passengers from Katlehong. Emergency responders attended the scene. Authorities are investigating the cause, and the site is treated as a crime scene. Speed might have been a factor in the accident.
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Thousands rallied outside a pro-government TV station in Serbia accused of a smear campaign against student protesters who have been demanding accountability for government corruption. The protests, which began after a deadly incident at a train station, have been largely peaceful.
Lebanon's health ministry said one person was killed Sunday in an Israeli drone strike, a day after the most intense escalation since a November ceasefire in the war with Hezbollah. Saturday saw the most intense escalation since a November ceasefire halted the war between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.
Si Woo Kim leads the RBC Heritage after a 5-under 66, despite a late bogey on the 18th. Justin Thomas, one shot behind, endured a day of penalties and hazards but finished strong with a birdie. Andrew Novak also sits one shot back after a bogey-free 66, while defending champion Scottie Scheffler remains in contention, four shots off the lead.
Suspected US airstrikes targeted Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, killing at least one person and destroying military infrastructure. The Houthis claim 58 fatalities since the new campaign began. Satellite images show a new airstrip near Yemen is ready, potentially for strategic military use.
The Trump administration has paused federal health agencies' communications with the public until February 1 by issuing a memo, affecting regulations, press releases, and social media posts. The suspension is meant to ensure new administration's control but raises concerns over public health safety and potential delays in critical information dissemination during health crises.
Panama has raised concerns at the United Nations over President Donald Trump's threat to reclaim the Panama Canal while also auditing a Hong Kong-linked company's Panama Ports operation. Trump alleges China's growing influence over the canal, which Panama maintains under a neutrality principle. The canal serves significant US container traffic.