BUENOS AIRES -- Argentina reported on Thursday a record daily count of 41,080 COVID-19 cases, taking the national tally to 3,663,215, said the health ministry.

The previous single-day record tally was registered on May 19, which stood at 39,652. (Argentina-COVID-19)

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WASHINGTON -- Two people died and 10 others went missing after a boat capsized near Key West in southeastern U.S. state Florida, authorities said on Thursday.

The U.S. Coast Guard tweeted that it responded to a location 18 miles (28.8 km) southwest off Key West Thursday afternoon and crews rescued eight people and pulled two bodies from the water.

Those rescued said their boat flipped, Petty Officer Jose Hernandez told local media. (U.S.-Boat Capsize)

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JOHANNESBURG -- The South African government on Thursday warned of an impending third wave of COVID-19 infections, calling on citizens to stick to guidelines and receive vaccines.

A new wave has already struck central provinces of Gauteng and the Free State, said Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, acting minister in the Presidency. (South Africa-COVID-19)

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TOKYO -- Three crew members are missing following a Japanese cargo vessel colliding with a foreign vessel off the coast of Ehime Prefecture in western Japan, the coast guard here said Friday.

According to the Imabari Coast Guard Office, the 11,454-ton Japanese cargo ship collided with a Marshall Islands-registered 2,696-ton chemical tanker, with the incident reported around 11:55 p.m. local time Thursday. (Japan-Vessel Collision-Missing) Enditem

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