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Thailand floods: 145 dead, 3.6 million affected

Catastrophic flooding in southern Thailand has killed at least 145 people and impacted 3.6 million residents. Discover the full extent of the damage and ongoing relief efforts.

Thailand flood death toll rises above 80

Severe flooding in southern Thailand claims over 80 lives as waters begin to subside, affecting 3 million people across 12 provinces. Emergency response continues.

Mahmood Mamdani's Revisionist View of Idi Amin

Columbia professor Mahmood Mamdani offers a radical reinterpretation of Idi Amin's regime in 'Slow Poison', challenging conventional narratives about Uganda's violent history and its lasting impact.

Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 23

The death toll from devastating landslides on Indonesia's Java island has climbed to 23, with 28 people still missing. Rescue teams are working against the clock. Read the latest updates.

Seven new insect species found in Uganda

Scientists discover seven new frog-like leafhopper species in Uganda's Kibale National Park after detailed genital examination confirms they are new to science.

Seven new frog-like insect species found

Dr Alvin Helden discovers seven new leafhopper species in Uganda's rainforest. The breakthrough came from examining their unique genitalia. A fitting tribute to his mother.

Prehistoric Shoebill Bird Lands on Tourist Boat

Tourists in Uganda were left stunned when a massive shoebill stork, a bird with an eight-foot wingspan, landed directly on their boat. A once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounter.

UK Court Revives £36bn Brazil Dam Case Against BHP

British victims triumph as UK High Court allows historic £36 billion lawsuit against BHP over Brazil's catastrophic Mariana dam collapse to proceed, marking one of largest group claims in English legal history.

Typhoon Kalmaegi batters Philippines, thousands evacuated

Severe tropical storm Typhoon Kalmaegi wreaks havoc across northern Philippines, forcing mass evacuations and causing widespread flooding and power outages as emergency services battle to rescue trapped residents.

Piper Alpha Survivor's 175ft Leap from Hell

Thirty-seven years after the Piper Alpha disaster, survivor Steve Rae recounts his desperate jump from the burning oil platform that claimed 167 lives in Britain's deadliest offshore tragedy.

Dozens perish in UK coach inferno after motorway collision

A catastrophic motorway collision in England sparked a devastating fireball that engulfed a luxury coach, with witnesses reporting dozens of passengers trapped aboard in what authorities describe as one of Britain's worst road tragedies in recent memory.

Uganda Bus Crash: 10 Dead in Gulu-Kampala Tragedy

At least ten people have died and dozens more are injured after a devastating bus crash in northern Uganda. The overloaded bus was travelling from Gulu to Kampala when the tragedy struck.

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