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Coronavirus threatens to reverse progress in TB fight: WHO
The countries hit hard by tuberculosis such as India and South Africa have seen resources usually allocated to diagnosing and treating TB diverted to fighting coronavirus, the WHO said.
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EWN Weather Watch: Early summer heat continues across SA
Your Thursday EWN Weather Watch.
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Homeless turn boredom at eThekwini COVID-19 shelter into successful agri project
Moved by boredom at a temporary shelter established during the lockdown, a group of homeless men sought donations for seeds and tools to establish the planting project in June.
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Springboks delay Rugby Championship decision for further 48 hours
Competitive rugby resumed in South Africa only last weekend after a six-month suspension triggered by COVID-19.
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Everything you need to know about Apple's new 5G iPhones
Which iPhone 12 is best suited to your needs?
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Apple unveils first iPhones with 5G wireless
The new models include the redesigned iPhone 12 - successor to the top-selling iPhone 11 launched last year - which will start at $799.
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Finland moves to ban sending unwanted penis pics
A study this year by children's rights charity Plan International found that 51% of 14,000 girls and young women surveyed worldwide had experienced sexual harassment online.
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Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts called off due to COVID-19
The decision's been done in accordance with COVID-19 regulations.
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Liverpool fan writes to Klopp about nervousness & gets a touching response
"As you know, I lost more than a few finals and this isn't a good feeling but with the help of my family and friends I kept going."
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Survey: South Africans' stress levels have shot up by 56% due to COVID-19
Pharma Dynamics' Abdurahman Kenny said people from across the country participated in the survey and were asked about their mental health throughout the pandemic.
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Trump, Bolt, Berlusconi... famous names hit by COVID-19
A roundup of high-profile figures affected by coronavirus.
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Johnson & Johnson pauses COVID vaccine trial as participant becomes ill
The pause means the enrollment system has been closed for the 60,000-patient clinical trial while the independent patient safety committee is convened.
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Catching coronavirus outside is rare but not impossible
The likelihood of catching the virus increases at events where people stand near each other and talk for long periods of time, such as parties or election campaign rallies.
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EWN Weather Watch: Sunny Tuesday in store for most parts of SA
Your Tuesday EWN Weather Watch.
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Prince William, in global TED event, urges climate solution by 2030
The prince was speaking as part of a free streamed TED event aimed at unifying people to face the threats of climate change. Speakers range from Pope Francis to actor Chris Hemsworth and former US vice president Al Gore.
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Gauteng residents warned of flooded roads due to thunderstorms
Forecaster Venetia Phakula said while today's thunderstorms were expected to be calm, they could lead to flooding, especially in low-lying areas.
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Calls for government to invest more in mental health amid worrying trends
Since the start of this year, distressed calls to the South African Depression and Anxiety Group have increased by 63% compared to last year.
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5G iPhone expected to star at Apple event
A streamed event was cryptically teased with the message "Hi, Speed" in an apparent reference to the faster wireless networks being introduced in many parts of the world.
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World Food Programme wins Nobel Peace Prize
The WFP was "a driving force in efforts to prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war and conflict", Nobel committee chairwoman Berit Reiss-Andersen said on unveiling the winner in Oslo.
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Powerball results: Friday, 9 October 2020
EWN brings you the winning PowerBall results. Check to see if you were a winner.
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Pakistan bans TikTok over 'immoral content'
Chinese-owned TikTok which has become a global sensation with its short video clips has a huge user base among young Pakistanis, with some attracting millions of followers.
