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Rescuers recover more bodies after Central African Republic mine collapse kills over 100

BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Hopes of finding survivors of a collapsed gold mine in Central African Republic were fading Thursday, two days after the disaster killed more than 100 people…

• Over 100 people killed in gold mine collapse near Cameroon border.
• Rescuers recovering bodies but struggle to cope with scale of tragedy.
• Collapse triggered by landslide two days ago in Zamboye.

2026-08-20 ·apnews.com

Thousands of Dogs, Cats at Risk of Euthanasia Over Screwworm Threat

Thousands of Texas shelter pets face overcrowding and possible euthanasia as screwworm restrictions disrupt adoptions.

2026-08-20 ·newsweek.com

Iran War: Further Admission of Weakness With New Super Duper Trump Sanctions Threat; Israel Moves Against Turkiye Risk Broader Conflagration; Bessent at Odds with Fed in Move to Contain Longer-Dated Treasury Yields

Today's Iran war news: More proof of Trump impotence via sanctions huffing and puffing, plus Bessent weirdly going to war with the Fed.

2026-08-20 ·nakedcapitalism.com