Mass shooting in South Africa sparks manhunt and other top stories | Global News Podcast

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A mass shooting near the South African city of Durban has left 11 people dead. Police say the motive for the attack - which saw gunmen storm a house party in KwaMakhutha township - is still unclear. The acting police chief said she had launched a manhunt to bring the killers to justice. South Africa has one of the world’s highest murder rates, often fuelled by gang rivalries. President Cyril Ramaphosa has called rampant crime a major threat. Also in the Global News Podcast: 03:51 The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns the world to reduce its huge debt burden, made worse by the Iran war 10:54 The BBC gets a rare look at the remote data centres powering China's mighty AI ambitions 14:10 An escalation in fighting between Ethiopia's government and Tigrayan forces prompts fears of a return to all out war 17:12 The feud over Dolly Parton's estate, involving her nephew Bryan Seaver The Global News Podcast brings you the best of the BBC’s news coverage and analysis from aro

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