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South African singer, Zahara dies at 35 after being hospitalised with liver problems following years of alcohol abuse

South African singer,  Zahara dies at 35 after being hospitalised with liver problems following years of alcohol abuse

    South African Afro-pop singer, Zahara has died at the age of 35 after being hospitalised with liver problems following years of alcohol abuse.      Her death was announced by the country’s culture minister.     The award-winning singer, whose real name was Bulelwa Mkutukana, died at a …

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‘Real deal’ Covid variant is now in Britain as Patient is hospitalised in London

'Real deal' Covid variant is now in Britain as Patient is hospitalised in London

A heavily-mutated Covid variant dubbed the ‘real deal’ is already in the UK, health officials confirmed on Friday, August 18 amid fears it could trigger a fresh wave.   Virus-tracking researchers detected the Omicron spin-off – nicknamed Pirola but also known scientifically as BA.X/BA.2.86 – in a patient hospitalised in …

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Ex-King of Belgium Albert II, 89, is hospitalised with ‘signs of dehydration’

Ex-King of Belgium Albert II, 89, is hospitalised with

Belgium’s former King Albert II was hospitalised earlier today with signs of dehydration, a palace spokesman has said. The ex-king, 89, ‘was admitted to hospital as a precautionary measure,’ the spokesman, Xavier Vaert, told AFP, confirming reports by state broadcasters VRT and RTBF. ‘Examinations are being done. He is conscious,’ …

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