The boats sank just 150 metres (492 feet) from a Djibouti beach, authorities say.
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Outrage over farmer accused of feeding women to pigs
A bail hearing begins in the case of two black women allegedly shot and fed to pigs by a white farmer.
Sudan army vows to fight on despite peace efforts
Fresh diplomatic attempts to negotiate a cessation of hostilities have failed to make progress.
Mexico’s first female president vows ‘it’s time for women’
At her inauguration, the first female president of Mexico promises to focus on improving health and education.
India puts blockbuster Pakistani film on hold
The Legend of Maula Jatt would have been the first Pakistani movie to hit Indian theatres in more than a decade.
Couple reunited with lost wedding film after 57 years
Aileen and Bill Turnbull had only seen the 1967 footage once before leaving Aberdeen for Australia.
Hundreds missing as Helene death toll rises to 135
Catastrophic flooding decimated towns, destroyed roads and cut off power in the US’s south-east.
Russians claim key city of Vuhledar in Ukraine’s east
For more than two years Russia has been trying to take this city as it advances in eastern Ukraine.
Israeli strikes on southern Gaza kill 51, says Hamas-run health ministry
The reported strikes into Khan Younis come after Israel entered Lebanon and faced missiles from Iran.
Bowen: Iran wanted to do real damage, and Israel’s response may not be as restrained as last time
Iran last attacked Israel back in April, but this time the Israeli response could be very different.