Coast Guard's First Female Commandant Removed Amid Leadership Controversy
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Admiral Linda Lee Fagan, the first woman to lead a U.S. military service branch, has been relieved of her Coast Guard duties amid recruitment struggles and controversy over sexual assault investigations. The abrupt leadership change comes as the 42,000-strong service faces ongoing challenges in maritime security.
Deadly Toll: 60 Bodies Recovered from Besieged South African Gold Mine
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South African authorities retrieve 60 bodies from an abandoned gold mine near Johannesburg following a months-long siege targeting illegal mining operations. The controversial crackdown, which involved cutting off food and water supplies, has led to 132 arrests while highlighting the ongoing battle against unauthorized mining activities.