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Three injured in mine collapse at Douglas Park

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Three men injured in mine explosion Three men have been injured in a mine collapse in Sydney 's south after an explosion at the site. Emergency services attended Appin West Colliery in Douglas Park about 3am on Sunday upon reports of a blast. The men were taken to hospital where they remain in a stable condition. A roof had partially collapsed in the explosion, according to reports. The blast reportedly threw one man three metres into the air before he was buried in rubble and had to free himself. Authorities are now investigating the cause of the blast. Read more

Middle East: Video contradicts IDF on aid workers' deaths

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The Palestinian Red Crescent said the footage shows ambulances driving with emergency lights on, contradicting the Israeli military's account that it opened fire on suspicious vehicles. A video released by the Palestinian Red Crescent has cast doubt over the Israeli military's account of the killing of 15 paramedics and civilian defense workers in Gaza. The video, shared by the rescue service on X, shows clearly marked ambulances and a fire engine driving with their headlights and blue emergency lights switched on. The Israeli military said at the time that its forces had opened fire on several vehicles after they suspiciously approached troops without coordination or headlights. Israeli officials said the soldiers had killed members of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. In other news, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly set to visit the White House on Monday to discuss the Gaza war and tariffs with US President Donald Trump. H...

Cholera cases rise to 70 as death toll hits six

The total number of people now affected by cholera in the country has hit 70, with one more person losing their life, raising the total number of deaths in the country to six. This is according to the latest report by the Ministry of Health.Out of the two additional cases, one was reported in Nairobi County, while the additional death was recorded in Migori County.Within the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Health has also established that a four-year-old female toddler from Kibra was the first confirmed case of cholera in the county. The toddler's case was first reported on March 14.The child lives in Gatwekera village, Sarangombe Ward, in Kibra Sub-county.“No death has been reported in Nairobi over the last 24 hours. The total number of deaths reported since the beginning of the outbreak is one. No referrals have been made,” said the MOH statement.Also Read: Alarm as cholera kills five in Nairobi, Kisumu and MigoriThe sub-counties that have reported cases are Roysambu (1), Kasarani...

UP: 2 dead, several injured after under-construction canteen collapses in Agra

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Agra ( Uttar Pradesh ) [India], April 5 (ANI): Two people died and several others were injured after an under-construction canteen collapsed on Saturday in the Jagdishpura police station area of Agra , Uttar Pradesh . According to officials, all the injured have been admitted to the hospital for treatment. Agra Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Sanjeev Tyagi said, "Two people have died in the incident. Rescue is on. All the injured have been admitted to the hospital for treatment." Lohamandi Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Mayank Tiwari said that five people were trapped under the debris, and four of them had been rescued. "We got the information that there was a canteen here where construction work was going on. A total of five people were trapped in it, out of which four people have been rescued. But so...

UP: Etawah DM outlines measures to mitigate impact of heatwave

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Etawah ( Uttar Pradesh ) [India], April 5 (ANI): In an effort to mitigate the impact of the ongoing heatwave in the district, Etawah District Magistrate Avnish Rai outlined a series of measures including coordination with local municipalities, nagar panchayats, and the Disaster Management Department to ensure water supply, spraying of water, and filling reservoirs. Speaking to ANI, DM Avnish Rai also assured that hospitals are prepared to treat heatstroke victims, urging the public to take the necessary precautions and stay safe during the extreme heat. "By cooperating with all our municipalities, nagar panchayats, gram panchayats and Disaster Management Department, we will make all efforts of mitigation like spraying water, ensuring water supply in case of shortage, and filling water in reservoirs. If someone suffers a heat stroke , then arrangements are being made in all our hospitals for treatm...

Child electrocuted at Shahdara hospital day after Secretary's surprise inspection

A child was electrocuted inside Shahdara Teaching Hospital on Friday, police and rescue workers said. Reportedly, the child along with his father visited the hospital for the treatment of his mother. The incident took place one day after the health secretary and the minister paid 'surprise visits' to the same hospital. The boy was passing through the ground of the hospital when he suddenly touched naked electric wires. The boy received severe electric shock and died instantly. According to the victim's family, the incident took place in the hospital's grounds. The parents alleged that the doctors at the emergency unit did not provide immediate attention, while the child died. Some local residents and family members of the deceased staged a protest demonstration on GT Road by placing the child's body on the road. The police reported that the family had filed a formal complaint at Shahdara Police Station for registration of a case. Punjab Chief Minister Mar...

Gejala Awal Stroke yang Sering Diabaikan: Kenali Tanda-tandanya Sebelum Terlambat!

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gudangmovies21 Stroke merupakan situasi kesehatan yang parah yang muncul saat sirkulasi darah menuju sebagian otak mengalami gangguan, bisa disebabkan oleh sumbatan (.stroke iskemik) ataupun robekannya pembuluh darah (stroke hemoragik). Serangan stroke bisa mengakibatkan kerusakan yang tidak dapat dipulihkan sepenuhnya di otak serta beragam permasalahan kesehatan signifikan lainnya. Memahami tanda-tanda awal serangan strok amatlah krusial agar dapat mengakses perawatan medis dengan cepat serta meredam dampaknya semaksimal mungkin. Sayangnya, berbagai tanda peringatan dini stroke sering dilupakan atau dipahami salah. Di bawah ini terdapat sejumlah indikasi awal stroke yang umum disepelekan: 1. Kekurangan Atau Hilang Perasaan Di Wajah, Lengan, Atau Kaki Satu indikasi stroke yang sering kali muncul adalah timbulnya kelemahan atau kesemutan secara mendadak di wajah, lengan, atau kaki, biasanya hanya pada salah satu sisi tubuh saja. Seseorang bisa merasaka...