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Six months on, shelling becomes new normal in Mykolaiv
Six months on, shelling becomes new normal in Mykolaiv
World
by  AFP

Six months since the start of Russia's invasion, residents of Mykolaiv feel dread and resignation as the daily shelling of their city in southern Ukraine becomes the new routine. Russia's grip around Mykolaiv has loosened since then, but the shelling never stopped.

South African inflation hits new 13-year high
South African inflation hits new 13-year high
World
by  AFP

Inflation in South Africa accelerated to its highest level in 13 years in July, pushed mainly by surging food, transport and electricity prices, official data showed Wednesday as workers staged protests over the high cost of living. For South Africans, it has resulted in rising costs for necessities including food, electricity, fuel and medication, the statistics agency said.

Fighting resumes in northern Ethiopia after five-month lull
Fighting resumes in northern Ethiopia after five-month lull
World
by  AFP

Fighting erupted between government forces and Tigrayan rebels in northern Ethiopia on Wednesday, with the warring sides blaming each other for shattering a five-month-old truce. The rival claims could not be independently verified as access to northern Ethiopia is restricted, but there were reports of fighting around southern Tigray in areas bordering the Amhara and Afar regions.