Ladysmith Gazette’s pick of the top 5 local and international news stories of today

1.18 people arrested last weekend in Uthukela Cluster

All were found in possession of either illegal firearms or drugs.

Read full story: 18 people arrested last weekend in Uthukela Cluster

2. Lightning strike kills cow in Ladysmith

According to bystanders, a cow walking near the dump yard allegedly collapsed as a lightning strike hit the ground near it on Monday, October 9, during a thunderstorm.

Read full story: Lightning strike kills cow in Ladysmith

3. Join the Get It Book Club to enjoy huge discounts and brilliant reads

Latest thrillers and must-have cookbooks, delightful children’s tales and lighthearted chic lit, and show-off coffee table albums… if you’re a bookworm, you’re going to want to know about our new Get It Book Club. It’s members only and we’re inviting you to join.

Read full story: Join the Get It Book Club to enjoy huge discounts and brilliant reads

4. Somali capital Mogadishu reels after huge bombings: death toll over 200 – VIDEO

The death toll from a massive truck bomb in Mogadishu looked set to rise on Sunday as rescuers tried to recover bodies from the rubble, with medics warning it could climb to over 200.

Read full story: Somali capital Mogadishu reels after huge bombings: death toll over 200 – VIDEO

5. Six killed in Spain, Portugal as wildfires fanned by hurricane – VIDEO

Three people have been killed in Portugal as the country was hit by a record number of forest fires, and three more have died in Spain where blazes sparked by arsonists have been fanned by strong winds from Hurricane Ophelia.

Read full story: Six killed in Spain, Portugal as wildfires fanned by hurricane – VIDEO

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