Water emergency at Piha Beach, West Auckland - two dead

nzherald.co.nz/nz/water-emergency-at-piha-beach-west-auckland-two-pulled-from-water-cpr-underway/QBJAUKKVGRHJJOT65GPGK6KDGM/

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Water emergency at Piha Beach, West Auckland - two dead : The latest incident comes amid a horror nine days in the water for Kiwis.

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Man and woman in their 80s believed to have been killed by ram in NZ: The ram was shot and killed by police when they arrived at the property.

abc.net.au/news/2024-04-18/man-and-woman-killed-by-ram-in-new-zealand/103742522

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nzherald.co.nz/business/obituary-giltrap-group-founder-philanthropist-sir-colin-giltrap/O33FKWRRPZCVJAXCSPMQ6HRD4M/

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Giltrap Group founder, philanthropist Sir Colin Giltrap dies: Sir Colin Giltrap , the philanthropist and businessman who founded the influential and powerful ...

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Ram suspected of killing elderly couple in NZ shot dead: A ram in New Zealand has been shot and killed by police after it was blamed for the deaths of an elderly ...

news.abs-cbn.com/world/2024/4/19/ram-suspected-of-killing-elderly-couple-in-nz-shot-dead-935

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Financial Times

ft.com/content/e63d6bb3-4381-4731-9724-d059e4eabf60

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Ukraine cannot fight evil with empty hands : The trapped US funds are the difference between life and death for many of us

Quick Glance: Ukraine urgently needs support against Russia

The trapped US funds are the difference between life and death for many Ukrainians.

Despite being thousands of miles away from Ukraine, the war's impact is deeply felt.

Russia is committing systematic war crimes in Ukraine.

Ukraine is fighting for survival and basic values in a war for peace.

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Aussie, NZ dollars tumble on risk-off moves; yen rises: A wave of risk aversion swept over markets on Friday and sent the Australian and New Zealand dollars ...

reuters.com/markets/currencies/surging-dollar-set-weekly-gain-us-data-fed-push-back-rate-cuts-2024-04-19/

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KDF bosses feared dead in Kerio Valley chopper crash: KDF chopper with unknown number of occupants on board crashes in Kaben, Elgeyo Marakwet, authorities say.

standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001493478/kdf-bosses-feared-dead-in-kerio-valley-chopper-crash

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Philippines, New Zealand eye forces deal, share concern over South China Sea

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Stardust: Nightclub fire families cheer as verdict delivered - BBC News: Forty-eight people died in the 1981 fire at a nightclub on Valentine's Day.

bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-europe-68845091

Quick Glance: Stardust: Families Cheer as Verdict Delivered - BBC News

The jury has returned a verdict of unlawful killing for 48 deaths in a nightclub fire. Families cheered as the verdict was delivered.

The jury found that the fire started in the main bar area on February 14, 1981, and was caused by an electrical fault.

Some families welcomed the ruling as justice served, while others called for a public apology from the Irish government.

The Irish Prime Minister referred to the Stardust fire as one of the darkest moments in Irish history and stated that the government will consider the verdict in full.

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Economic conditions not forecast to improve until mid-2025 - Infometrics: Households and businesses are being advised to keep a close eye on costs until the ...

rnz.co.nz/news/business/514658/economic-conditions-not-forecast-to-improve-until-mid-2025-infometrics

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Vegan chocolate crowned Supreme Champion at Outstanding Food Producer Awards: Mind Your Temper's Black Forest Bonbon is being touted as 'so good it doesn't taste ...

rnz.co.nz/news/national/514660/vegan-chocolate-crowned-supreme-champion-at-outstanding-food-producer-awards

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Harry Potter actor Warwick Davis's wife Samantha has died, aged 53: The Star Wars and Tenable star said: 'I miss her hugs'

walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/harry-potter-actor-warwick-daviss-29015789

Quick Glance: Warwick Davis Mourns Wife Samantha Davis After Her Passing at 53

Actress Samantha Davis, the wife of Star Wars and Harry Potter actor Warwick Davis, has passed away at the age of 53.

Her husband Warwick confirmed Samantha's passing in a statement, revealing that she departed on March 24.

In a statement, Warwick described the impact of Samantha's passing on his and his family's lives.

Warwick also praised Samantha as his 'most trusted confidant and an ardent supporter of everything I did in my career.'

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Australia News Today: Defence Spending, New Zealand Inflation, Mining Stocks: Good morning everyone, it’s Ben here on a brisk Canberra morning ...

bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-17/australia-news-today-defence-spending-new-zealand-inflation-mining-stocks

ahnfiredigital.com/nba/hassan-whiteside-mourns-death-of-23-year-old-brother-i-will-never-be-okay/

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Hassan Whiteside mourns death of 23-year-old brother: ‘I will never be okay’: Former NBA big man Hassan Whiteside took to Instagram to mourn the death of his ...

Quick Glance: Hassan Whiteside Mourns Loss of 23-Year-Old Brother

Hassan Whiteside mourns the loss of his 23-year-old brother, sharing heartfelt memories and grief on Instagram.

NBA figures like Wayne Ellington, Udonis Haslem, Isaiah Thomas, Matt Barnes, and Gabrielle Union showed support for Whiteside.

Whiteside recently retired from the NBA after a successful career, primarily with the Miami Heat. His departure from basketball was acknowledged throughout the league.

Ending his NBA journey with impressive stats and dedication, Whiteside closes this chapter while aiming to honor his brother's legacy amidst this personal loss.

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Aida Shakarami: Iran morality police arrests dead protester's sister, mother says

bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68849736

Metro (British newspaper)

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Woman 'wheeled dead man into bank and tried to get him to take out £2,000 loan': A Brazilian bank worker witnessing the scene said: ‘I don’t think this is legal ...

metro.co.uk/2024/04/17/woman-wheeled-dead-man-bank-tried-get-take-2-000-loan-20662547/

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California woman falls 42 metres to her death hiking with husband and toddler: Zaynab Joseph fell 42 metres down Arizona's Bear Mountain on a trip with her ...

bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68850254

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Palestinian Boy Who Narrowly Escaped Death in Nov. Israeli Airstrike Is Killed in Aid Airdrop

democracynow.org/2024/4/18/headlines/palestinian_boy_who_narrowly_escaped_death_in_nov_israeli_airstrike_is_killed_in_aid_airdrop

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All of the Raglan Roast cafes in Wellington, ranked from worst to best: Raglan Roast is a staple of Wellington coffee culture. But with five branches across the ...

thespinoff.co.nz/kai/19-04-2024/all-of-the-raglan-roast-cafes-in-wellington-ranked-from-worst-to-best

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Missy rustles to stardom in Canada: A young Kiwi basketballer makes a huge impact in her first year of a college scholarship, named Canadian women's player ...

newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/19/missy-rustles-to-stardom-in-canada/

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Stabbed Sydney Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel publicly forgives attacker: "I will always pray for you," Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel said of his attacker ...

rnz.co.nz/news/world/514611/stabbed-sydney-bishop-mar-mari-emmanuel-publicly-forgives-attacker

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'He's very pale': Woman arrested after taking dead uncle to bank to take out a loan, reports say

usatoday.com/story/news/world/2024/04/18/brazil-woman-corpse-bank-fraud-wheelchair/73367247007/

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Dickey Betts, Allman Brothers Band guitarist, dies at 80: 'Dickey was larger than life'

usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/04/18/dickey-betts-allman-brothers-dies-at-80/73370684007/

Quick Glance: Dickey Betts, Singer-Guitarist of Allman Brothers Band, Dies at 80

Dickey Betts, the singer, songwriter, and guitarist of the Allman Brothers Band, passed away at the age of 80 due to cancer and COPD.

Known for his distinctive guitar style and hits like 'Ramblin' Man,' Betts was a significant figure in Southern rock.

His family announced his peaceful passing and requested privacy and prayers during this difficult time.

Betts leaves behind a musical legacy that has shaped the Southern rock genre.

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Biden calls Trump unfit to lead the military and is off on details of uncle's death

apnews.com/article/biden-uncle-world-war-ii-cannibals-trump-4f3b7d1c988e041fbc07f60f952ca95f

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New Zealand ram put down after death of elderly couple: WELLINGTON: A ram in New Zealand has been shot and killed by police after it was blamed for the deaths of ...

channelnewsasia.com/world/new-zealand-ram-sheep-shot-killed-police-elderly-couple-death-4276981

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Death doula says life is more meaningful if you 'get real' about the end: Alua Arthur helps people plan for death. A big part of her work is helping them ...

npr.org/2024/04/17/1245264129/death-doula-alua-arthur-briefly-perfectly-human

channelnewsasia.com/singapore/audrey-fang-singaporean-woman-missing-spain-found-dead-stab-wounds-4273926

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Singaporean woman missing in Spain found dead with multiple stab wounds: Reports: A Singaporean man has been arrested by Spanish authorities in connection with ...

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Thailand, New Zealand to Resume Direct Flights, Elevate Ties: Thailand and New Zealand have agreed to resume direct flights after the pandemic shut air ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/thailand-new-zealand-to-resume-direct-flights-elevate-ties

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Jawbone found by rock-collecting child identified as that of Marine who died in 1951 training accident

nbcnews.com/news/us-news/jawbone-found-rock-collecting-child-identified-us-marine-died-1951-tra-rcna148447

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NFL prospect AJ Simon dies one week before the draft: College football player Amitral “AJ” Simon died just one week before potentially realizing his pro-ball ...

nbcnews.com/news/sports/nfl-prospect-aj-simon-dies-one-week-draft-rcna148392

Quick Glance: Mourning NFL Draft Hopeful and Former High School Football Star

The talented player AJ Simon from Albany University and NFL draft prospect has passed away at the age of 25.

No cause for his death has been disclosed.

Simon, a 6-foot-1, 267-pound defensive lineman, played at Pocono Mountain West High School and was a significant player at Albany University.

Prior to the upcoming NFL Draft, he reportedly made a visit to the New England Patriots ahead of the draft.

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Climate change: Deadly African heatwave 'impossible' without warming: Extreme heat linked to the deaths of hundreds of people would not have happened without ...

bbc.com/news/science-environment-68835575

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LIVE: Pakistan vs New Zealand – T20 international cricket: Follow all our build-up and text commentary as Pakistan face New Zealand in the first T20 of the ...

aljazeera.com/sports/liveblog/2024/4/18/live-pakistan-vs-new-zealand-t20-international-cricket

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For ‘Shogun’s’ Anna Sawai, straddling two cultures comes naturally: “It was like searching for a unicorn,” says showrunner Justin Marks on the effort to cast ...

washingtonpost.com/entertainment/tv/2024/04/17/anna-sawai-shogun-lady-mariko/

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Oranga Tamariki services for at-risk children will get better after job cuts, minister says

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Fatal shots at Dramé: Police officer: "We had the impression that the operation went well"

n-tv.de/panorama/Polizist-Hatten-den-Eindruck-dass-der-Einsatz-gut-gelaufen-ist-article24880968.html

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Why are the birds aggressive?: Ravens hack geese and calves to death in Brandenburg

n-tv.de/wissen/Raben-hacken-Gaense-und-Kaelber-in-Brandenburg-tot-article24883312.html

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Chilean report into LATAM Airlines flight plunge finds ‘involuntary movement forward’ from pilot’s seat

cnn.com/2024/04/17/americas/chile-aviation-report-pilot-seat-intl-latam/

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V8s roar into Taupō for historic NZ comeback: The historic first Supercars Championship at Taupō International Motorsport Park takes place this weekend.

rnz.co.nz/news/sport/514668/v8s-roar-into-taupo-for-historic-nz-comeback

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3 people dead after crash in I-83 construction zone: I-83 south has been shut down since the overnight crash in York County.

pennlive.com/news/2024/04/3-people-dead-after-crash-in-i-83-construction-zone.html

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All Black Tamaiti Williams and partner Alice Weir’s baby daughter born 13 weeks early

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New Zealand's Education Ministry latest to announce cuts, as public service downsizes

reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/new-zealands-education-ministry-latest-announce-cuts-public-service-downsizes-2024-04-17/

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Death at the age of 89: Karl Lauterbach mourns his mother: In the past, Health Minister Lauterbach has spoken about his own mother's need for care ...

n-tv.de/leute/Karl-Lauterbach-trauert-um-seine-Mutter-article24882649.html

Quick Glance: Karl Lauterbach Mourns His Mother Gertrud - Summary

Karl Lauterbach's mother, Gertrud Lauterbach, passed away at the age of 89 and was in need of care.

Karl Lauterbach confirmed his mother's death and requested privacy and respect for their mourning.

Lauterbach maintained close contact with his mother, visiting her regularly and sharing photos, including one of her vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Karl Lauterbach, originating from humble origins, overcame initial educational challenges to pursue a successful academic career as a medical professional.

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Latest job stats show public sector cuts being felt: Trade Me data showed listings for jobs in central government were down 77 percent year on year.

rnz.co.nz/news/national/514694/latest-job-stats-show-public-sector-cuts-being-felt

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Elderly couple possibly killed by rogue ram: Two people found dead at a rural Auckland property are believed to have been killed by a rogue ram ...

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Rare Canterbury spotted skink on brink of extinction: There are fewer than 1000 mature Canterbury spotted skinks are now left, the Department of Conservation ...

rnz.co.nz/news/national/514606/rare-canterbury-spotted-skink-on-brink-of-extinction

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The "cannon fodder" of tomorrow: war museums prepare Russian schoolchildren for an early death

n-tv.de/politik/Kriegs-Museen-bereiten-russische-Schueler-auf-fruehen-Tod-vor-article24878145.html

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Chris Oyakhilome: Nigerian pastor pushing malaria vaccine conspiracy theories: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is targeting the new malaria vaccines as African countries ...

bbc.com/news/world-africa-67577223

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Zawada expected to figure off the bench for Phoenix on Friday: Wellington Phoenix star striker Oskar Zawada is expected to get game time against the Newcastle ...

rnz.co.nz/news/sport/514625/zawada-expected-to-figure-off-the-bench-for-phoenix-on-friday

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A love letter to Wellington: when i open the shop by romesh dissanayake, reviewed

thespinoff.co.nz/books/18-04-2024/a-love-letter-to-wellington-when-i-open-the-shop-by-romesh-dissanayake-reviewed

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nzherald.co.nz/sport/rugby-league/warriors/pinot-wahs-how-the-warriors-fan-group-started-and-why-mike-hosking-is-a-day-one-member/XLQFDQTJEJCDTKGJP672TND36Y/

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Pinot Wahs: How the Warriors fan group started and why Mike Hosking is a day one member

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Former NZ police officer says 'better financial rewards' to work in Australia: The Police Association has warned NZ officers are ripe for the picking as many ...

rnz.co.nz/news/national/514644/former-nz-police-officer-says-better-financial-rewards-to-work-in-australia

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Ethan Blackwell inquest: If baby had been delivered seven hours earlier he would have survived

itv.com/news/central/2024-04-17/baby-who-died-after-32-hours-would-have-lived-if-he-was-born-seven-hours-earlier

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Easy Coach bus driver charged with causing death of Chavakali student: George Onyango Riako was released on a Sh50,000 bond or cash a bail of Sh200 ...

nation.africa/kenya/counties/kisumu/easy-coach-bus-driver-charged-with-causing-death-of-chavakali-student-4594768

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‘One hell of a shock’: Why not everyone wants flowers from David Lomas: 'People always joke that they hope I never contact them. Because for blokes ...

thespinoff.co.nz/pop-culture/14-04-2024/one-hell-of-a-shock-why-not-everyone-wants-flowers-from-david-lomas

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Dog owners fined after 27 cats killed: Owners of several roaming dogs that were on a cat-killing spree, terrorising a south Auckland neighbourhood ...

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Summer 34 – Three decades of albatross research: Journalist Rebekah White meets two people who have been counting albatrosses on remote islands in the ...

rnz.co.nz/programmes/voice-of-tangaroa/story/2018926675/summer-34-three-decades-of-albatross-research

The Sydney Morning Herald

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Ram shot by New Zealand police after killing elderly couple: The pair were found dead in a paddock by a relative who had gone to check on them.

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‘Wild, wild west.’ Families say organs of deceased Alabama inmates have been removed without their consent

cnn.com/2024/04/18/us/organs-removed-deceased-alabama-inmates/

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Mental Health Foundation staff cuts loom, with funding falling behind rising costs

rnz.co.nz/news/national/514703/mental-health-foundation-staff-cuts-loom-with-funding-falling-behind-rising-costs

rnz.co.nz/news/business/514555/interest-rates-borrowers-try-to-second-guess-reserve-bank

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Interest rates: Borrowers try to second guess Reserve Bank: New data shows borrowers seem to have decided mortgage rates have peaked .

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Death of baby who washed up on Gold Coast beach 'predictable, inevitable': Baby Q died in November 2018 after being thrown into the Tweed River in northern NSW ...

9news.com.au/national/baby-q-coroner-finds-death-of-girl-who-washed-up-on-gold-coast-beach-predictable-inevitable/4d8ad34a-94e5-423c-84a1-bcfb47f4a064

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Great Barrier Island goes without resident dentist for 8 years: The last resident dentist retired in 2016, and some residents are resorting to DIY solutions for ...

rnz.co.nz/news/national/514648/great-barrier-island-goes-without-resident-dentist-for-8-years

npr.org/2024/04/18/1245290751/botched-exections-black-race-death-penalty

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States botched more executions of Black prisoners. Experts think they know why : A study showed states made more mistakes when executing Black prisoners by ...

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Shock as man surrenders to police with blood-stained machete after murdering his ex-wife

nation.africa/kenya/counties/homa-bay/shock-as-man-surrenders-to-police-with-blood-stained-machete-after-murdering-his-ex-wife-4594876

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Couple who died in Cork house fire 'were and still are soulmates', funeral told

irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41376496.html

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How many lives did COVID vaccines save? Scientists have an estimate: New modelling also reveals Australia’s chronic vaccine delays may have resulted in a ...

smh.com.au/national/nsw/how-many-lives-did-covid-vaccines-save-scientists-have-an-estimate-20240417-p5fkge.html

khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-rains-3-filipinos-die-in-floods-top-philippine-official-confirms

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UAE rains: 3 Filipinos die in floods, top Philippine official confirms - News | Khaleej Times

Quick Glance: Fatal Consequences: Filipinos Lose Lives in Heavy Rain in UAE

Following the intense rainfall that hit the UAE on April 16, a top Filipino labor official in Manila confirmed the death of three Filipinos on Thursday.

Assurances were provided to the public by the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai regarding the implementation of all necessary measures to support affected Filipinos.

Efforts are being made to establish close coordination with authorities to ensure the acquisition of accurate and updated information for providing urgent assistance to compatriots affected by extreme weather conditions.

Collaboration with Filipino community organizations in Dubai is being actively pursued by the Consulate to aid those impacted, including coordination with Dubai airport authorities to address stranded passengers due to flight cancellations.

newvision.co.ug/articledetails/NV_186111

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UCU lecturer crashed by cement truck at Nkumba: Okot, who was going to court on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, died after a cement truck belonging to Seyani Company ...

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Why are concert tickets so expensive?: Going to a gig? You had better start saving, with tickets to most international acts priced sky-high ...

rnz.co.nz/news/national/514535/why-are-concert-tickets-so-expensive

manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/tragedy-little-ethan-mason-4-29009651

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The tragedy of a four-year-old boy who 'didn't want his daddy to be alone': The youngster died of his injuries after a house fire in Wigan - his father Barry ...

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Business performance sentiment hits record low: A positive post-election glow has given way to a gloomy economic outlook.

rnz.co.nz/news/business/514577/business-performance-sentiment-hits-record-low

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