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Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza dies aged 55
Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza dies aged 55

Pierre Nkurunziza, the President of Burundi, died at the age of 55 on Monday. The government of Burundi on Tuesday announced his death and announced the cause of death as a cardiac arrest. Nkurunziza became president of the African nation in 2005 and was due to stand down in August.

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Fire at historic Welsh ex-hotel Bontddu Hall kills one
Fire at historic Welsh ex-hotel Bontddu Hall kills one

A fire broke out on Friday at Bontddu Hall near Dolgellau in Gwynedd, Wales, an historic mansion and former hotel with high-profile guests. A rescued woman died at the scene.

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Police arrest twelve after explosives kill jackal in Tamil Nadu, India
Police arrest twelve after explosives kill jackal in Tamil Nadu, India

Authorities on Monday arrested twelve people in Tamil Nadu, India after a jackal died trying to eat a bomb embedded in meat that subsequently exploded. Jackals are protected in India.

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Face coverings to be mandatory on public transport in England from June 15, transport secretary declares
Face coverings to be mandatory on public transport in England from June 15, transport secretary declares

England's transport secretary, Grant Shapps, announced that from June 15, wearing a face covering would become compulsory while riding public transport in England.

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Suspect arrested in death of elephant in Kerala, India that ate explosive fruit
Suspect arrested in death of elephant in Kerala, India that ate explosive fruit

On Friday, Indian officials in Kerala arrested a man in connection with the death of a pregnant female elephant suffering from explosive injuries. Authorities said they believed a fruit filled with firecrackers had exploded in her mouth, damaging her jaw and ultimately leading to her death.

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