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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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New Jersey orders curfew after immigration protests escalate
NewsFeedNew Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has imposed a curfew and deployed state police outside Newark’s Delaney Hall immigration detention centre after nights of clashes between protesters and ICE agents.Published On 31 May 202631 May 2026Click here to share on...
Ethiopia to vote in first elections since Tigray peace deal
NewsFeedFour years after the formal end of Ethiopia’s Tigray war, Ethiopians will be voting in general elections many expect Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party to win. However, millions in Tigray and Amhara won’t be able to vote this time around,...
Kohli powers Bengaluru to ‘stuff of dreams’ back-to-back IPL titles
Having never previously won the Indian Premier League, Virat Kohli seals consecutive titles as Gujarat Titans are defeated.Published On 31 May 202631 May 2026Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 75 and inspired bowling led Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to their second straight...
As Ethiopia votes, its deepening human rights crisis must be addressed
Ethiopia will hold its seventh national election on June 1. The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) gave a green light for the vote to proceed despite continuing internal conflicts and human rights abuses.While it is important to keep the momentum of democratic...
Ethiopia’s election is about affirming national commitment to democracy
On June 1, more than 57 million Ethiopians are going to the polls in the country’s seventh national election since the adoption of the 1995 constitution. At a time when democratic systems across the world are under strain, Ethiopia’s vote is more than a routine...
Newark mayor imposes curfew at Delaney Hall immigration detention centre
Ras Baraka, the mayor of Newark in New Jersey, has imposed a curfew on the area surrounding Delaney Hall, the immigration detention centre that has become a flashpoint in the debate over United States President Donald Trump’s mass deportation drive.The Sunday morning...
What’s at stake in Ethiopia’s elections?
Ethiopia’s governing party is seeking to cement its grip on power amid a fragmented electorate.Millions of Ethiopians are heading to the polls for general elections on June 1.The governing party of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who has consolidated power since he took...
Explosives store blast kills dozens in Myanmar village
NewsFeedA blast at a building storing mining explosives in a rebel-held northwestern region of Myanmar has killed more than 45 people and injured about 70 others.Published On 31 May 202631 May 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera...
US Congress moves to deepen military ties with Israel: Why it matters
Lawmakers in the United States are quietly advancing a proposal that could deepen military ties between the US and Israel in unprecedented ways, at a time when public support for Israel among Americans is increasingly fractured.Among the provisions included in the...
The largest Israeli advance into Lebanon in years
NewsFeedIsrael’s military presence in southern Israel’s occupation of southern Lebanon has expanded dramatically, with Israeli forces now operating past the Litani River. This expansion marks Israel’s deepest incursion into Lebanon since its withdrawal in...
Polls open in Colombia’s pivotal presidential election
NewsFeedColombians headed to the polls to choose a new president in a high-stakes election that will determine whether the country continues the left-wing agenda launched by Gustavo Petro or shifts back to the political right.Published On 31 May 202631 May 2026Click...
Dozens killed in explosives depot blast in northeast Myanmar
At least 46 people killed and 70 wounded in explosion in rebel-held area, report local media. Published On 31 May 202631 May 2026Dozens of people have been killed in an explosion in northeast Myanmar near the border with China, local media and a rebel group have...