At least 13 people have been killed after part of a church collapsed in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province.
The incident happened late Thursday during an Easter service at the Pentecostal Church in the Dlangubo area.
Some people had been staying in the building overnight when the tragedy occurred.
Officials have linked the incident to heavy rainfall in northern parts of the province.
Israel steps up attacks on Gaza police as Hamas tightens grip
Israel has killed nearly a dozen Gaza police officers this week as it steps up attacks on a Hamas-run force that the fighters have used to re-establish governance in areas under their control, Gaza authorities say.
Iran confirms death of security chief Larijani
Iran has confirmed the death of senior political figure Ali Larijani, a key member of the country’s security establishment, amid ongoing regional conflict.
Sri Lanka tightens fuel rationing as supply squeeze deepens
Sri Lanka will introduce additional fuel‑rationing measures to shorten queues and secure extra oil supplies, a senior official said on Wednesday, as the island continues to manage shortages linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran.
UK races to contain meningitis outbreak in Kent after two deaths
Britain will roll out meningitis vaccines to students at a university in southeast England after an "unprecedented" outbreak of the disease killed two people while the number of new cases jumped to 20.
Washington targets Iran's fortified missile sites near Hormuz
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced late on Tuesday that its forces are carrying out strikes at fortified missile sites on the Iranian coast near the Strait of Hormuz.
The UAE's air defence systems are responding to missile and drone threats from Iran, with authorities advising the public to stay in a safe location.
The UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has announced full operational readiness across all entry points, rolling out a proactive plan to ensure the smooth flow of food, agricultural and animal imports ahead of Eid Al Fitr and rising market demand.
The United Arab Emirates has affirmed that targeting energy facilities linked to the South Pars gas field in Iran represents a serious escalation and constitutes a direct threat to global energy security.
