South Africa: Taps run dry after unprecedented water crisis hits Johannesburg

South Africa: Taps run dry after unprecedented water crisis hits Johannesburg

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — For two weeks, Tsholofelo Moloi has been among thousands of South Africans lining up for water as the country’s largest city, Johannesburg, confronts an unprecedented collapse of its water system affecting millions of people. Residents rich and poor have never seen a shortage of this severity. While hot weather has shrunk reservoirs, … Read more

India’s Bengaluru is fast running out of water, and a long, scorching summer still looms

India’s Bengaluru is fast running out of water, and a long, scorching summer still looms

BENGALURU, India (AP) — Bhavani Mani Muthuvel and her family of nine have around five 20-liter (5-gallon) buckets worth of water for the week for cooking, cleaning and household chores. “From taking showers to using toilets and washing clothes, we are taking turns to do everything,” she said. It’s the only water they can afford. … Read more

Other passengers support man who opened emergency exit and walked on plane’s wing in Mexico airport

Other passengers support man who opened emergency exit and walked on plane’s wing in Mexico airport

At first it sounds like a typical case of bad behavior aboard airplanes January 26, 2024, 7:25 PM ET • 2 min read MEXICO CITY — At first it sounds like a typical case of bad behavior aboard airplanes. The Mexico City International Airport acknowledged in a statement Friday that a man had opened an … Read more