RSF accuses Sudan’s army of an “aerial assault” on the French embassy. RSF alleges substantial damage to the embassy in the capital. No official response from Sudan’s army or the French government. The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan have leveled accusations against the nation’s army, claiming they conducted an “aerial assault on the … Read more
Kenya’s High Court extends order blocking police deployment to Haiti. UN warns of deteriorating security and surge in major crimes in Haiti. Kenya offered to lead a 1,000-strong police force for UN mission in Haiti. Kenya’s High Court has extended its order preventing the government from sending police officers to Haiti for a UN-backed mission … Read more
Nigeria launches broad HPV vaccination campaign to combat cervical cancer. HPV, commonly spread through intimate contact, can lead to cervical cancer. A 2021 study shows the HPV vaccine reduces cervical cancer cases by nearly 90%. Nigeria has initiated a widespread vaccination initiative targeting the human papillomavirus (HPV) to significantly lower cervical cancer occurrences. HPV, a … Read more
Gaza’s Ministry of Health, led by Hamas, reports that 12 hospitals and 32 health centers are non-functional Urgent plea to the international community for fuel support and medical teams. UNRWA may stop operations in Gaza due to fuel shortages, affecting 600,000 shelter seekers. The Ministry of Health in Gaza, which is under the administration of … Read more
Fatal collision between British-flagged Verity and Bahamian Polesie off Germany’s North Sea coast. One crew member dead, four missing, and two rescued. Verity believed to have sunk; Polesie remains afloat. A fatal collision occurred between two cargo ships off the North Sea coast of Germany, resulting in one fatality and four crew members currently missing, … Read more
Small vessel with suspected North Korean defectors detained in South Korean waters. Four individuals on board believed to have defected. Defections made difficult under Kim Jong Un’s rule, intensified by COVID-19 border controls. A small vessel, suspected to be carrying North Korean defectors, was apprehended by South Korea’s military as it entered South Korean waters, … Read more
Big Boss Kannada contestant Varthur Santhosh arrested for wearing tiger claw pendant. Charged with possession and display of animal part, a violation of Indian law. Forest officials confirmed the tiger claw on the pendant. A contestant on the popular Indian version of Big Brother, known as Big Boss Kannada, found himself in legal trouble when … Read more
Tragic discovery: Man found dead in Aberdeenshire vehicle during Storm Babet. Search efforts prompted by red weather warning in northeast Scotland. Third storm-related fatality in Scotland. In the aftermath of Storm Babet’s flooding in Aberdeenshire, a tragic discovery was made as a man was found dead inside a vehicle, having become trapped during the deluge. … Read more
Katrín Jakobsdóttir, stage “kvennafri” strike for gender equality and against violence. Impact felt in female-majority sectors like healthcare and education. First full-day women’s strike since 1975. On Tuesday, tens of thousands of Icelandic women, including Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir, will participate in a “kvennafri” or women’s day off as a protest against gender pay inequality … Read more
Controversy surrounds Metropolitan Police’s handling of pro-Palestinian protests. Updated guidance on hate crimes to be given to police. Ministers push for stricter police action in response to a video showing a man shouting “war.” Amid a controversy over the Metropolitan Police’s handling of pro-Palestinian protests, the police are set to receive updated guidance on hate … Read more
Nigerian government overturns $11 billion arbitration award in UK court Award linked to failed gas deal dispute with P&ID Allegations of bribery and corruption in securing the contract The Nigerian government has secured a significant victory in a London Court, overturning an $11 billion (£9 billion) arbitration award granted to a company following a dispute … Read more
DNA collection project for 500,000 Africans initiated Aims to address research imbalance in genetics Led by Meharry Medical College in Nashville A groundbreaking initiative has been launched with the goal of gathering DNA samples from 500,000 individuals of African descent, aiming to rectify the existing imbalance in genetic research. Genetic research is increasingly pivotal in … Read more
Sergio Massa secured 36%+ of the vote in Argentina’s recent presidential election. He’ll face far-right candidate Javier Milei in a runoff election. The election deepened divisions in a challenging economic period. In his statement to the House of Commons, Rishi Sunak indicated that, according to British intelligence analysis, the explosion at Gaza’s Al-Ahli hospital is … Read more
María Corina Machado leads opposition poll for 2024 Venezuelan presidential race. She secured 93% of votes, despite a current ban from public office. Winner to face likely candidate, President Nicolás Maduro. In the early tally of votes from a recent opposition party poll in Venezuela, aimed at selecting a unified candidate for the 2024 presidential … Read more
Sergio Massa secured 36%+ of the vote in Argentina’s recent presidential election. He’ll face far-right candidate Javier Milei in a runoff election. Milei’s proposals include abolishing the central bank, adopting the US dollar, and economic reforms. Sergio Massa, Argentina’s economy minister, has defied expectations by securing more than 36% of the vote in the recent … Read more
Bobi, the world’s oldest dog at 31 years and 165 days, passes away in Portugal. Guinness World Record holder Bobi, a Rafeiro do Alentejo, departed peacefully. Veterinarian Dr. Karen Becker announces Bobi’s passing on social media. Bobi, the world’s oldest dog ever, has passed away at the remarkable age of 31 years and 165 days. … Read more
Spain seizes €60 million worth of Scythian jewelry believed stolen from Ukraine. 11 ancient gold pieces, dating from the 8th to 4th Centuries BC, were smuggled from Ukraine. Five prior arrests related to a 2021 gold belt sale. Spanish authorities have confiscated Scythian jewelry valued at €60 million (£52 million), which they claim was stolen … Read more
Chinese authorities crack down on stray, unregistered, and oversized dogs. Criticism arises due to reports of euthanizing dogs without owners. Recent Rottweiler attack on a toddler results in severe injuries. Chinese authorities have initiated a crackdown targeting stray, unregistered, and “oversized” dogs, following a recent vicious Rottweiler attack on a two-year-old girl. However, this move … Read more
Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in central Gaza faces a shortage of materials for deceased bodies. Hospitals across Gaza are dealing with dwindling supplies of medicine and essential resources. Doctors are struggling to treat the wounded amidst a dire healthcare situation. At the Al-Aqsa Martyrs hospital in central Gaza, they are facing a shortage of materials to … Read more
Chinese authorities investigate viral video of Tsingtao employee urinating in tank. Video gains millions of views on social media, causing outrage. Tsingtao alerts police and seals ingredients batch featured in the video. Chinese authorities have launched an investigation into a viral video that allegedly shows a Tsingtao employee urinating into a tank, reportedly containing ingredients … Read more
Palestinian Ministry criticizes UN Security Council over Gaza crisis. Calls for permanent humanitarian routes. Two small aid convoys enter Gaza from Egypt. The Palestinian Authority’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemns the United Nations Security Council for not addressing the “humanitarian crisis” in Gaza. The ministry, which is based in the occupied West Bank, said … Read more
Borrell leads EU call to revive Middle East peace process EU ministers emphasize political track for Middle East peace Latvia’s FM supports two-state solution for Palestine On Monday, Josep Borrell, the European Union‘s top diplomat, spearheaded calls to revive the Middle East peace process amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, which has now entered its third … Read more
UNRWA confirms 29 staff members killed in recent conflict Half of the casualties were teachers Thousands of Gazans seek refuge in UNRWA facilities The UN’s agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, has sadly confirmed that the number of its staff members killed has risen to 29 since the outbreak of the conflict between Hamas and Israel … Read more
Iran warns Israel of escalation if Gaza airstrikes continue. US officials express concerns about conflict spreading. Drone and rocket attacks target Iraqi bases with US-led coalition troops. Iran’s Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, issued a warning to Israel, emphasizing that continued airstrikes on Gaza could lead to a dangerous escalation in the Middle East. He also … Read more
South Yorkshire village hit by Storm Babet floods, residents feel neglected. 250 homes in Catcliffe evacuated, some criticize lack of support. EA assessing pump and resource deployment. Residents of a South Yorkshire village, overwhelmed by floodwater due to Storm Babet, expressed their feeling of neglect to the media. The Environment Agency (EA) reported that 250 … Read more
Missile strike hits Nova Poshta center in eastern Ukraine. Killing 6 postal workers and injuring 16. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirms the incident via Telegram. A tragic incident unfolded in eastern Ukraine on Saturday night when a missile struck a Nova Poshta distribution center, resulting in the loss of six postal workers’ lives and injuries to … Read more
500 homes in Nottinghamshire under urgent evacuation due to Storm Babet flooding. Nottinghamshire County Council declares a major incident. River Idle reaches unprecedented levels, woman dies in Chesterfield. Approximately 500 homes in a town in Nottinghamshire are under an urgent evacuation advisory due to flooding attributed to Storm Babet. Nottinghamshire County Council has officially declared … Read more
Senegal delays Senghor’s belongings auction for direct purchase by the government. Military medals and jewelry among the items to be auctioned in Caen, France. President Macky Sall urges negotiations with auction organizers. The auction of belongings once owned by Senegal‘s first president, Léopold Sédar Senghor, has been postponed as the Senegalese government seeks to purchase … Read more
