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A Warming World
In the past 60 years, every decade has been hotter than the last, and 2020 is on track to be among the hottest years yet. But the burden of extreme heat is not shared equally — it’s significantly worse for people at the bottom of the socioeconomic ladder. Extreme heat...
South Korea’s Comfort Women Suffer Embezzlement From Their Own Government
In May, former comfort woman turned activist Lee Yong-soo went public with accusations against Yoon Mee-hyang, the former head of The Korean Council for Justice and Remembrance, South Koreans, to the dismay of the South Koreans. The 92-year-old was a regular fixture...
Brexit Negotiations Are Poised to Become Chaotic
European policymakers rejected the latest Brexit plan from UK British Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying that the plan was unworkable. While the plan was not rejected outright, EU leaders said that in its current form it could not go forward. Basically, the plan in...
The Pitfalls of Pro Se (Self-Representation) When Facing Criminal Charges
Are you facing criminal charges and wondering if you should try to represent yourself? If so, you’re considering a risky move that will probably result in a conviction. Hiring a private attorney is your best chance for a reduced sentence or even getting your charges...
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Will the AI race fuel another boom or another bubble?
AI giants are racing towards public listings as valuations soar.SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic are edging closer to becoming publicly traded companies – in what could be one of the biggest waves of tech listings in history. Combined valuations already run in the...
Family mourn ‘Hamas leader’ killed in Israeli attack
NewsFeedA funeral has been held for Mohammed Odeh, believed to be the leader of Hamas’s military wing, who Israel said was killed in a strike on a busy area in Gaza City on Tuesday. Odeh’s family has reportedly confirmed his death, despite no official comment from...
Mogadishu gathers for Eid with prayers, family meals and outings
Published On 27 May 202627 May 2026Mogadishu, Somalia- Muslims around the world celebrated Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, which marks the end of the Hajj pilgrimage period.It is the second major holiday in the Islamic calendar after Eid al-Fitr, which follows...
Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice
Published On 27 May 202627 May 2026Muslims around the world have begun celebrating Eid al-Adha, the “Festival of Sacrifice”, which falls on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, the 12th and final month of the Muslim lunar calendar.One of the biggest holidays in the Muslim...
Why is Israel attacking Lebanon’s Nabatieh, the major southern city?
Beirut, Lebanon – The Israeli military ordered the forced displacement of the population of Lebanon’s southern city of Nabatieh on Tuesday, amid an escalation of its campaign – ostensibly against Hezbollah targets – in Lebanon.Israel hit towns on the outskirts of...
Bangladesh seeks IMF aid: How badly has Iran war hit its economy?
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reports that Bangladesh has requested a new assistance programme as it struggles with the economic fallout of the United States-Israel war on Iran.We take a look at what assistance Bangladesh has sought, the South Asian country’s...
What is the Lobito Corridor, cited by US Africa envoy as model for ties?
When veteran naval officer Frank Garcia was appointed by the United States Senate as assistant secretary of state for African affairs this week, he praised the administration of Donald Trump for affirming Washington’s engagement in “trade and investment for mutual...
Rescue teams celebrate as survivors found in Laos cave
NewsFeedA rescue team has celebrated reaching survivors who had been trapped in a flooded cave in central Laos for more than a week. Expert divers found five villagers alive, but the search continues for two others.Published On 27 May 202627 May 2026Click here to...
Who is Moise Kouame, the youngest French Open match winner since 1991?
EXPLAINERWorld no 318’s victory over Marin Cilic also made him the youngest man to claim a Grand Slam victory in 17 years.Published On 27 May 202627 May 2026Roland Garros might have witnessed the birth of a new tennis megastar this week when local teenager Moise...
The Baltics urgently need a de-escalation mechanism; Belarus can help
Recent weeks have seen a significant escalation of military tensions in and around the Baltics. Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, which are all NATO members, now experience regular incursions into their airspace by Ukrainian drones. According to both Kyiv and the Baltic...
Nigeria’s Eid Crisis: When a ram becomes a luxury
NewsFeedAt a Nigerian sheep market, entrepreneur and human rights advocate Sadaatu Madaki reveals how insecurity, violence, and rising prices are making Eid increasingly difficult for families. As the price of rams soars beyond the reach of ordinary citizens, traders...
‘Eid does not enter tents’: Palestinians in Gaza face grim holiday
Gaza, Palestine – On previous Eid holidays, the Baroud family would set out in the early light of dawn to kick off festivities, driving through the streets of Shati refugee camp in Gaza City, visiting homes of relatives, and sharing the meat of a sacrificial animal...