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Cameroon lifts ban on channel, promoting LGBTQ+

Cameroon lifts ban on channel, promoting LGBTQ+

Cameroon’s media regulator lifts suspension on Canal+ Elles TV channel. The channel faced penalties for broadcasting content with a homosexual theme. Canal+ Elles is a subsidiary of Canal + International, a French media company. The media regulator of Cameroon has decided to lift its suspension on Canal+ Elles, a TV channel that was penalized in … Read more

Councils Raise Israeli Flags in Unity Amidst Violence

Councils Raise Israeli Flags in Unity Amidst Violence

Hertsmere Borough Council, Elstree, and Borehamwood show solidarity amid Israel-Gaza violence. Council offices are illuminated in blue and white, flying the Israeli flag. Hertsmere has a 17% Jewish population; Borehamwood twinned with Shoham, Israel. Amid the ongoing violence in Israel and Gaza, Hertsmere Borough Council, along with Elstree and Borehamwood, have illuminated their council offices … Read more

Man crashes car into Chinese consulate, shot dead by police

Man crashes car into Chinese consulate, shot dead by police

In San Francisco, a man drove into the Chinese consulate and was shot by police. The consulate condemned the incident, and China’s foreign ministry accused the individual of forced entry. The consulate temporarily closed parts and expressed diplomatic discontent. In San Francisco, police fatally shot a man who drove his car into the Chinese consulate … Read more

Guatemala on lockdown as pro-democracy protests rage

Guatemala on lockdown as pro-democracy protests rage

Protests in Guatemala demand Attorney-General Porras’s resignation, accusing her of blocking Arévalo’s anti-corruption plans. Giammattei calls for blockades to end, seeking a peaceful power transfer on January 14. Demonstrators allege Arévalo’s party suspension aims to thwart his January inauguration. Tension in Guatemala is escalating as protests led by supporters of President-elect Bernardo Arévalo enter their … Read more

Children Among Dead in Myanmar Camp Attack

Children Among Dead in Myanmar Camp Attack

Artillery strike on Myanmar camp kills 29, including children. Camp in KIO-controlled area; part of ongoing Kachin conflict. Increased military attacks linked to Kachin support for anti-junta groups. An artillery strike on a displaced persons camp near the Chinese border in north-east Myanmar has resulted in the tragic loss of at least 29 lives, including … Read more

Poland’s Top Army Brass Resigns Days Before Election

Poland's Top Army Brass Resigns Days Before Election

Top Polish military officials resign ahead of crucial election and amid Ukraine conflict. Generals Andrzejczak and Piotrowski stepped down, citing concerns over military politicization. The government denies allegations of meddling in the military and judiciary, curbing media freedom. Just before a crucial election and amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Poland’s top two military officials, … Read more

Israeli Death Toll Tops 1,000, says Embassy

Israeli Death Toll Tops 1,000, says Embassy

The Israeli embassy in the US reports 1,008 Israeli fatalities and 3,418 injuries since Saturday. Two foreign workers were killed in a rocket attack in the Eskhol region near the Gaza border. Rafah crossing from Gaza to Egypt closed due to Israeli airstrikes. The Israeli embassy in the United States has reported that since Saturday, … Read more

Sirens Ring Out in Tel Aviv as Residents Fear the Worst

Sirens Ring Out in Tel Aviv as Residents Fear the Worst

Rocket sirens were activated in Tel Aviv and across Israel, as reported by the Israel Defense Forces. Hamas issues threat to target Ashkelon in response to Israeli actions in Gaza. Residents of Ashkelon were warned to evacuate by 17:00 local time via Telegram. The Israel Defense Forces have just reported that rocket sirens are currently … Read more

Israel’s retaliation ‘is just the beginning’ says Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel’s retaliation ‘is just the beginning’ says Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel’s defense minister ordered a comprehensive blockade of Gaza, restricting food, electricity, and fuel supplies. Israeli forces regain control of areas near Gaza previously held by Hamas. Death toll rises, with over 300,000 reservists mobilized, the largest call-up in Israel’s history. Israel’s defense minister has issued orders for a comprehensive blockade of the Gaza Strip, … Read more

Sudan War: Bullets Pour Down Like Rain

Sudan War: Bullets Pour Down Like Rain

Darfur resident describes a dire situation amid ongoing conflict. A nearly six-month-long war has led to widespread displacement. Clashes centered around military headquarters in Nyala. A person residing in Nyala, situated in Sudan’s western Darfur region, has provided a troubling account of the current situation as the two opposing factions in the country’s conflict continue … Read more

Kenya court blocks police from going to Haiti

Kenya court blocks police from going to Haiti

Kenyan High Court halts government’s foreign policy deployment pending petition hearing. The judge underscores the national importance and public interest in the case. Doubts were raised regarding the suitability of regular police for international assignments. The Kenyan High Court has temporarily halted the government’s plans to send police officers to Haiti or any other foreign … Read more

Shooting victim in Battersea identified as Rico Andrews

Shooting victim in Battersea identified as Rico Andrews

The victim of a fatal shooting in southwest London was identified as Rico Andrews, 21. Metropolitan Police responded to gunfire reports on Shuttleworth Road, Battersea. Mr. Andrews was found injured but couldn’t survive. A man has been identified as the victim of a fatal shooting in southwest London. The Metropolitan Police responded to reports of … Read more

UK Supreme Court to Decide on Rwanda Refugee Plan

UK Supreme Court to Decide on Rwanda Refugee Plan

UK Supreme Court hears case on sending asylum seekers to Rwanda. The government defends the plan, citing Rwanda’s ability to treat migrants humanely. Critics argue it fails to balance deterrence with legal safeguards. Lawyers representing the home secretary have asserted to the Supreme Court that Rwanda can be relied upon to handle asylum seekers with … Read more

Yaoundé Landslides Cause 30 Deaths and Destruction

Yaoundé Landslides Cause 30 Deaths and Destruction

Heavy rains trigger landslides in Yaoundé, Cameroon. At least 30 lives lost, with some reports suggesting a death toll of 40. Mefou River overflows, affecting several neighborhoods. Cameroon’s capital, Yaoundé, has witnessed a tragic incident where heavy rains led to landslides, resulting in the loss of at least 30 lives, as reported by emergency services. … Read more

Tragic Israeli Music Festival: 260 Lives Lost in Bullet Hail

Tragic Israeli Music Festival: 260 Lives Lost in Bullet Hail

Supernova festival in Israel turns into a tragedy as Palestinian militants launch a surprise attack. Over 260 bodies found at the festival site, with many injured and missing. Survivors describe a horrifying ordeal of gunfire, hiding, and escape. Music enthusiasts had eagerly anticipated the Supernova festival for weeks, which took place in the southern Israeli … Read more

US and Worldwide Airlines Pause Operations to Israel

US and Worldwide Airlines Pause Operations to Israel

Major U.S. and international airlines suspend Israel service after Hamas attack kills over 1,200. FAA issues caution for U.S. airlines flying in Israeli airspace. Delta, United, and American Airlines cancel Tel Aviv flights. Major U.S. Airlines and Numerous International Carriers Suspend Israel Service Amid State of War Declaration After Hamas Attack Kills Over 1,200. On … Read more

Afghanistan Earthquake Death Toll Could Rise, Aid Groups Warn

Afghanistan Earthquake Death Toll Could Rise, Aid Groups Warn

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake in western Afghanistan has left over 2,000 dead and many injured. International aid organizations, including UNICEF, are rushing to provide relief, but resources are strained. Afghanistan, already in turmoil due to conflict and economic crisis, faces additional challenges. International humanitarian organizations are working urgently to assist survivors of the recent earthquake … Read more