Deadly apartment fire in South Africa
Fire fighters work on the scene of a deadly blaze in downtown Johannesburg, South Africa, Aug. 31, 2023. Scores of people died when a fire ripped through a multistory building in Johannesburg, South Africa’s biggest city, emergency services said Thursday.
A fire at an apartment building in Johannesburg, South Africa, has left dozens dead and more victims are expected to be recovered during emergency search operations. The dilapidated building was home to hundreds of occupants, many homeless. And, ever since Spanish Soccer Federation President Luis Rubiales forced a kiss on star player Jenni Hermoso, people have been calling for Rubiales to resign. The situation has sparked a “mini-revolution” in Spain. Also, on Sept. 1, after a three-year pandemic hiatus, interest on student loans in the US will start accruing again, affecting more than 40 million borrowers. The US is an outlier when it comes to high tuition and debts. Plus, an ancient thundering dance floor in Peru.
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