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Indonesia landslides and flash floods kill at least 27 – with rescuers searching for vehicles trapped in mud | World News
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At least 27 have died after flash floods and landslides hit the north of Indonesia’s Sumatra island. Torrential rain started striking North Sumatra province last week, causing flash floods and landslides in four districts, with extreme weather expected through to the end of the year. As of Thursday morning, at least 27 have died as…
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‘Zombie virus’ discovered after being trapped in Siberian permafrost for nearly 50,000 years | World News
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Scientists have revived a number of “zombie viruses” which have been trapped in Siberian permafrost for thousands of years – including one which is nearly 50,000 years old. The 13 new viruses were identified by scientists who looked at samples of permafrost collected from the Russian province. One of the viruses had remained infectious after…