ANC hits lowest municipal vote share since 1994, forcing coalitions in South Africa
South Africa’s ANC fell to its lowest vote share in 2026 municipal elections, leaving many councils without a majority and forcing coalition negotiations.
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David Jones enters voluntary administration, 6,000 jobs at risk, 19 stores targeted for closure
David Jones entered voluntary administration on 6 November 2026, with about 6,000 jobs at risk and 19 of 38 stores targeted for closure. Administrators are seeking a buyer or recapitalisation while landlords such as Scentre Group and Vicinity Centres press for rent payments. Gift‑card balances are…
California's Worst West Nile Season in a Decade Leaves Hundreds Severely Ill
California's worst West Nile season in a decade has left more than 528 people severely ill and at least 32 dead, with climate-linked conditions driving a tenfold rise in infected mosquitoes.
MSHA Proposal Would Let Coal Mines Skip Dust Testing Until Inspectors Find High Levels
MSHA's November 11, 2026 proposal lets coal mines set their own dust testing schedules and stay above 60 µg/m³, a higher cap than the previous 50 µg/m³ limit. The move follows court blocks on a stricter 25 µg/m³ rule and comes as central Appalachia miners report rising black lung diagnoses.
U.S. pressure pauses Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil while Moscow attacks Kyiv's power grid
The U.S. pressured Ukraine to pause attacks on Russian oil refineries, but Moscow has shifted focus to Ukraine’s power grid, leaving civilians in Kyiv without electricity.