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How Colombia’s traditional midwives serve as lifelines to rural communities

by News Feed Editor | Jun 24, 2026 | World

Quibdo, Colombia – Nohemí Manco was just 14 when she delivered her first baby. She had no choice but to step in.Her sister had gone into labour, and no one else was around. Their home, in the remote Colombian municipality of Unguía, was surrounded by dense jungle...

Why Accra slavery reparatory justice meeting matters

by News Feed Editor | Jun 24, 2026 | World

A conference on slavery and reparatory justice held in Ghana’s capital last week is still resonating across Africa and the Caribbean, feeding into global debates on historical accountability, reparations and inequality.At Christiansborg Castle, also known as Osu...

Rubio says Iran cannot charge tolls in Hormuz: What we know

by News Feed Editor | Jun 24, 2026 | World

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Iran will not be permitted to charge tolls or fees for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz under any final agreement with Washington, exposing one of the biggest points of friction in negotiations aimed at ending months...

Rubio tries to reassure Gulf allies on US-Iran deal details

by News Feed Editor | Jun 24, 2026 | World

Rubio tours Gulf in bid to allay allies’ security concerns over the US-Iran memorandum of understanding. Published On 24 Jun 202624 Jun 2026United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio is on the second day of a visit to the Gulf region to reassure allies that a deal...

When Paris is hotter than Mecca: How Europe’s heatwave compares globally

by News Feed Editor | Jun 24, 2026 | World

EXPLAINERParis and other European cities are experiencing temperatures above 40C (104F), reaching levels normally seen across the Middle East.A blistering heatwave has gripped much of Europe, prompting the highest-level red alerts in parts of the United Kingdom,...

Deaths, disruptions across Europe: What you should know about the heatwave

by News Feed Editor | Jun 24, 2026 | World

A severe heatwave is gripping Europe as temperatures push towards record June highs.Authorities have issued heat alerts across much of the region, warning of risks to health, transport networks and public services as the mercury climbs.Recommended Stories list of 4...
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