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A landslide has killed at least 1,000 people in the remote Marra Mountains in western Sudan, according to the rebel group The Sudan Liberation Movement/Army.Days of heavy rain triggered the landslide on Sunday, which left just one survivor and “levelled” much of the village of Tarasin, the group said in a statement.The movement has appealed for humanitarian assistance from the United Nations and other regional and international organisations.Many residents from North Darfur state had sought refuge in the Marra Mountains region, after war between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) forced them from their homes. Darfur’s…

It could take just 40 seconds: that’s how long Australians might have to wait for age assurance technology to assess they’re allowed to be on social media from December, when the under-16s ban comes into effect.But the reality is, for many users, it could be a much more complicated and time-consuming process.The official trial of age assurance technology, whose report was published on Sunday, found that facial age estimation tests – which estimate a user’s age using an image of their face – took on average 40 seconds. But in the datasets the trial has released, it took some users…

Business leaders often find themselves so immersed in daily operations that they miss critical warning signs indicating their organization would benefit from external consulting expertise. The decision to engage business consultants shouldn’t wait until crisis strikes; rather, successful companies recognize early indicators that professional guidance could accelerate growth, prevent problems, or unlock new opportunities. Understanding these signs enables proactive decision-making that positions businesses for sustained success rather than reactive problem-solving that may come too late. Financial Performance Warning Signals Declining profitability despite stable or growing revenues often indicates underlying operational inefficiencies, pricing problems, or cost structure issues that require objective…

NEW YORK — Venus Williams is into the US Open women’s doubles quarterfinals with Leylah Fernandez and now wants her old partner to come back. She said it’s time for Serena Williams to come see a match.Williams made the plea for her younger sister to “show up” after she and Fernandez beat the 12th-seeded duo of Ekaterina Alexandrova and Zhang Shuai 6-3, 6-4 in their third-round match Monday in front of a capacity crowd at Louis Armstrong Stadium.”She’s so happy for Leylah and I, and she’s given us advice,” Williams said. “We just need her in the box. So, my…

DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, The Sudan Liberation Movement/Army appeals for UN help to recover bodies from a village buried by a landslide after heavy rain.Published On 2 Sep 20252 Sep 2025A landslide has destroyed an entire village in Sudan’s western Darfur region, killing an estimated 1,000 people, according to a rebel group that controls the area.News agencies said the Sudan Liberation Movement/Army issued a statement late on Monday reporting the disaster in the Marra Mountains area of Darfur.The rebel group said the landslide struck on Sunday after days of heavy rainfall in the area, and the village was “completely levelled to…

Media mogul John Malone is opening up about advising David Zaslav, the chief executive of Warner Bros. Discovery, on his new contract with the media giant. In an interview with the New York Times about his memoir Born to be Wired, Malone, Zaslav’s longtime mentor, told the publication that he recently advised the WBD boss on a new contract that would maximize his potential for generating long-term wealth but also dampen down public criticism that surrounded previous pay deals by keeping the headline figure of the package “skinny.” In April, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Zaslav received a 2024 compensation…

Owners of vehicles that are no longer in use or have been taken off the road could be liable for a new road maintenance levy if they do not return the number plates, according to Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA). ALSO READ: This is how vehicle owners will pay road maintenance levy if new bill is passed The levy on motor vehicles for road maintenance is declared and paid annually to the tax administration not later December 31. Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn The levy is set according to vehicle categories: cars and jeeps pay Rwf…

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — Lunchboxes in hand, the children at Vikuruti Primary School in Mlandizi, within the Kibaha District of the Coast region in Tanzania, chat and laugh while they eat. This meal is a necessary step before taking their medication. But this is no ordinary school activity. The campaign is part of Tanzania’s Mass Drug Administration (MDA), which aims to treat neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) such as schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminths (STH). After their meal, the Standard 6 learners sit in neat rows as they wait for their names to be called. “Each child receives at least one pill, but the right dose of…

Pat Cummins is no certainty to captain Australia in the first Ashes Test as he deals with stress in his back.The star quick will miss the upcoming T20 tour of New Zealand and back-to-back home white-ball series against India due to lumbar bone stress.Cummins has been cleared of stress fractures but will be racing the clock to be fit for Australia’s opening Test in Perth against England starting on 21 November.“Despite this planned de-load period, Cummins has experienced some ongoing lower back pain following the West Indies Test tour,” a Cricket Australia spokesperson said.“Further investigation has identified a level of…

How time flies. I first reviewed the original Urban Arrow in 2020, when my kids were 3 and 5. Back then, nothing delighted a couple of preschoolers more than strapping into a big, motorized cargo bike and scooting around town, shrieking, with the wind blowing in their tiny faces. Alas, they are now 8 and 10. When I picked up my 8-year-old two days ago, he crouched down in the box while sitting on the padded seats (with seat belts!) so that none of his friends would see him.All this to say: My Tern GSD and I are great friends,…