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.
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Dubai authorities are urging the public to take precautions as unstable weather is forecast from Wednesday, December 17, through to Friday, December 19.
Dubai is launching a unified platform to advance research, development and innovation across the emirate.
Starting the 2026–2027 academic year, the cut-off age for admissions to Kindergarten and Grade 1 will shift to December 31, from the previous date of August 31.
