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A ferry carrying approximately 100 passengers and cargo capsized on Lake Tanganyika near the Congolese village of Mapera, killing at least 41 people. While 49 survivors were rescued, search operations continue for the missing. The incident occurred on the route between Tanzania’s Kigoma and the DRC’s Kalemie, marking the second major vessel loss on this corridor in under a month.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in Tenerife to oversee evacuations of more than 100 people from the MV Hondius amid an Andes strain hantavirus outbreak that has eight confirmed/suspected cases and three deaths; six EU and four non-EU flights are planned, Americans will be taken to a Nebraska quarantine center, and passengers will be isolated for 42 days from last exposure, with officials stressing the local risk remains low and that this is not COVID.
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The AP Week in Pictures for June 14-20, 2024, captures global events including protests in Panama, the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Putin's visits to North Korea and Vietnam, Kurdish migrants discovered off French shores, and a train collision in India. The gallery, curated by AP photo editor Eloy Martin, highlights significant moments from around the world.
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Getty Images has released a "2023 Year in Review" featuring 50 photos that capture significant events and moments from the year. The photos include the return of New Year's Eve fireworks in London, the lunar new year celebrations in China, drag queen Brigitte Bandit testifying against anti-drag laws in Texas, the impact of wildfires and snowstorms in the US, flooding in California, the war in Ukraine, former President Donald Trump's indictment, and more.
Some of the most popular global stories of 2023 include research challenging hunter-gatherer gender stereotypes, a study on the effectiveness of a universal basic income in Kenya, the positive impact of greetings from strangers, the use of artificial intelligence to create images, and the unconventional philanthropy of MacKenzie Scott.
Israel declares war on Hamas after a deadly attack, causing oil prices to spike. The US jobs report for September exceeded expectations, with nonfarm payrolls increasing by 336,000, but wage growth was softer than expected and unemployment held steady, suggesting a strong economy without adding pressure to inflation. After an initial market slump, major indexes rebounded as investors digested the details of the report, indicating the Federal Reserve may not raise interest rates in November. However, optimism was dampened by Hamas' attack on Israel, adding to the year's exogenous shocks.
Workers across Asia and Europe took to the streets on May Day to demand economic justice and better working conditions. French unions protested against President Emmanuel Macron's plan to raise the retirement age, while South Koreans demanded higher wages. In Spain, unions warned of "social conflict" if salaries did not rise in line with inflation, and in Germany, feminist and queer groups protested against violence targeting women and LGBTQ+ people. Protests also took place in Lebanon, Indonesia, Taiwan, and North Korea.