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Norwegian climber's peaks record bid stymied by China
Norwegian climber's peaks record bid stymied by China
by  AFP

Norwegian climber Kristin Harila on Friday abandoned for now her bid to scale the world's 14 highest peaks in record time, after China refused to grant her a permit for the final two. The record was set in 2019 by Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja, who scaled the 14 "super peaks" above 8,000 metres (26,247 feet) in just six months and six days.

Ramaphosa farm scandal probe could take two years: S.African watchdog
Ramaphosa farm scandal probe could take two years: S.African watchdog
by  AFP

Investigations by South Africa's ombudswoman into a scandal involving a 2020 burglary at President Cyril Ramaphosa's farmhouse that allegedly found a haul of dollar bills stashed inside furniture could take at least two years, she said Friday. "He asked for an extension, I granted this in view of the magnitude and complexity of the investigation," said the 41-year-old ombudswoman.

Recession fears stalk Europe despite surprise German growth
Recession fears stalk Europe despite surprise German growth
by  AFP

Germany's economy unexpectedly grew in the third quarter, official data showed Friday, but slowing growth in France and Spain added to fears that high inflation and an energy crisis will tip the region into recession. France and Spain meanwhile reported 0.2 percent growth each from July to September, a sharp slowdown however from the 0.5 and 1.5 percent expansion they saw in the previous quarter.

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