Brenda Biya, daughter of Cameroon's President Paul Biya, has come out as a lesbian and expressed hope that her action will lead to changes in her country's anti-gay laws. She shared her relationship status with Brazilian model Layyons Valença publicly, leading to mixed reactions and discussions about LGBTQ rights in Cameroon.
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During a Hindu religious festival in Hathras, India, a preacher named Bhole Baba faced blame for a stampede that resulted in over 120 deaths. The tragedy occurred when an approved crowd of 80,000 surged to about 250,000. The preacher's lawyer alleged the involvement of anti-social elements and a criminal conspiracy.
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Malawi's Vice President Saulos Chilima was aboard a military aircraft that disappeared from radar after departing from Lilongwe for Mzuzu. The plane was scheduled to arrive just after 10 am, but contact was lost. Heavy rainfall in northern Malawi complicates the search. President Chakwera has called off a Bahamas trip to oversee rescue efforts.
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Mass evacuations are underway in western Germany due to severe floods caused by heavy rainfall, leaving 12 dead and widespread destruction. Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited the ravaged regions to offer condolences and oversee relief operations. The German military plays a crucial role in the rescue efforts as submerged villages in North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate struggle with the disaster's aftermath.
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