October 4 — US President Donald Trump waves to supporters as he  rides by in the presidential motorcade in front of Walter Reed medical centre, where he was treated for Covid-19, in Bethesda, Maryland, the US. The ride caused some controversy, and later in the week Trump refused to participate in the next debate with Democratic nominee Joe Biden if it was conducted virtually (https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/world/americas/2020-10-08-donald-trump-refuses-to-take-part-in-virtual-debate-with-joe-biden/).

October 4 —  Huge waves crash over the breakwater at Kalk Bay harbour in Cape Town, whipped up by strong winds at the weekend. The wind tore off roofs and uprooted trees, which became entangled in power lines, leaving parts of the city without electricity...

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