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24 Aug 2026
26m

Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 30

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Global News Podcast

A catastrophic landslide at a landfill site in Conakry, Guinea, has claimed at least 30 lives following heavy rainfall, highlighting systemic urban waste management failures. In Ukraine, the former defense minister’s controversial call for wartime elections faces significant domestic opposition, with President Zelensky warning that such a move would destabilize the state during the ongoing conflict. Meanwhile, a fast-moving wildfire in Nevada has forced 90,000 residents to evacuate as firefighters struggle against high winds and dry conditions. Beyond these crises, the football used in Diego Maradona’s infamous "Hand of God" goal sold for $3.3 million, while the United States prepares further financial sanctions against Iran amid rising inflation. Additionally, Washington D.C. hosted a unique IndyCar Grand Prix to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary, and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland sparked widespread attention by debuting a buzz cut.

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