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Two dead, dozens missing as landslide wipes out Brazil highway
At least two people were killed and dozens more are missing after a landslide ravaged a section of highway in southern Brazil, sweeping some 20 cars and trucks along with it, authorities said Wednesday. Brazil is frequently hit by deadly landslides.
Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac dead at 79
Christine McVie, the English hitmaker and keyboardist who found fame in the 1970s as a member of Fleetwood Mac, died Wednesday, the band and her family said. She married member and bassist John McVie in 1968, and joined the group officially in 1970, becoming a mainstay member as a lyricist, lead vocalist and keyboardist.
Government halts scrap metal exports in a bid to prevent theft and vandalism as theft costs SA millions
The South African government plans to ban the export of scrap metal in a bid to curb copper theft that robs the South African economy of R130 million every day.
Brazilian Amazon deforestation falls, but up 60% under Bolsonaro
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon destroyed an area bigger than Qatar in the 12 months through July, according to official figures released Wednesday, which showed a decline from the year before -- but a sharp increase overall under outgoing President Jair Bolsonaro.
Chris Hani: Masses take streets to protest against the release of Janusz Waluś, SA reacts
Chris Hani's killer Janusz Waluś is set to be released from prison on Thursday. The masses protested on the streets of Pretoria against it saying it was unjust.
Connie and Shona Ferguson: From baecations to sweet posts, a look at 5 times the stars served couple goals
Connie and Shona Ferguson painted timelines red with their love story. The lovely couple have been hailed as one of the sweetest in the Mzansi showbiz industry
US rate hikes could slow 'as soon as' December: Fed chair
The Federal Reserve could ease its pace of interest rate hikes "as soon as" December, chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday, as the US central bank's campaign to cool prices trickles through the world's largest economy. "The time for moderating the pace of rate increases may come as soon as the December meeting" of Fed policymakers, Powell said in a speech at the Brookings Institution think tank.
US House approves bill to avert freight rail strike
Lawmakers in the US House of Representatives voted Wednesday to prevent a potentially catastrophic freight rail strike, stepping in to break an impasse between workers and executives during a critical pre-holiday period.
Tunisia out of World Cup despite shock win against France
French-born Wahbi Khazri scored the only goal of the game as Tunisia claimed a famous 1-0 win over holders France at the World Cup on Wednesday, but it was not enough for them to reach the last 16. However, Australia's 1-0 win in the other Group D match against Denmark denied them progress to the last 16 for the first time.
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