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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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Lawsuit challenges US ‘third-country’ deportations to Equatorial Guinea
Complaint filed to African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights challenges controversial expulsion practice.By AFP and ReutersPublished On 5 Jun 20265 Jun 2026An international coalition of lawyers has filed a lawsuit with a top African human rights body seeking to...
An ice cream parlour survives Gaza’s genocide and gives seven students hope
On the coastal road in Khan Younis in southern Gaza, seven university students – four in medicine, two in dentistry, one in software engineering – are behind the counter of an ice cream parlour.One student takes the orders, hastily filling ice cream cups, adding nuts...
Somalia declares order restored after two days of fighting in Mogadishu
Violence that paralysed two Mogadishu districts subsides, but opposition rejects president’s rule and vows to fight on.Mogadishu, Somalia – Fighting between government forces and opposition fighters that paralysed parts of Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, for more than...
Ballistics Putin’s ‘last argument’ as Ukraine brings his army to standstill
Ukraine’s ability to impede the flow of Russian supplies and personnel to the front lines has grown in recent days, from the southern regions of Zaporizhia and Kherson to the eastern front, and has forced the Russian army to a standstill, according to battlefield...
US Senate passes $70bn ICE funding bill: What comes next?
The United States Senate has passed a bill long sought by US President Donald Trump to provide an additional $70bn in funding to his controversial immigration enforcement drive.The bill passed early Friday morning will provide funding to Immigration and Customs...
‘Red meat is a dream’: Iran inflation hits highest level since World War II
Tehran, Iran – In the popular Bastan market in the west of the Iranian capital, where the inviting smell of fresh bread and fruit mingle with the sight of colourful fabrics and clothing, the scene no longer holds its usual joy.Passersby wander among the vendors’...
At least 49 people die of thirst after truck breakdown in Niger desert
Two people managed to survive after walking more than 50km to a water source and then a nearby town, where they alerted the authorities.By AFP, AP and DPAPublished On 5 Jun 20265 Jun 2026Nigerien authorities say at least 49 people died of thirst in an isolated Sahara...
Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal wins La Liga Player of the Season award
Lamine Yamal will be an integral part of Spain’s World Cup 2026 challenge and was key in Barcelona’s La Liga defence.By ReutersPublished On 5 Jun 20265 Jun 2026Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has won La Liga’s Player of the Season award.The 18-year-old helped Barca...
WHO, Africa CDC unveil $518m Ebola plan as Uganda death toll rises
Uganda reported three more cases and one more death from the outbreak, which has spread from neighbouring DRC.By AFP and ReutersPublished On 5 Jun 20265 Jun 2026The World Health Organization (WHO) and the African Union’s health agency have announced a $518m plan to...
WFP: War on Iran pushing millions towards hunger
NewsFeedThe US-Israeli war on Iran could tip up to 45 million people into acute hunger, the UN’s WFP warns, as soaring fuel costs and funding cuts hit fragile and poor countries the hardest.Published On 5 Jun 20265 Jun 2026Click here to share on social...
NASA tells ISS astronauts to ready for possible evacuation amid leak repair
NASA says four astronauts sheltering in transport capsule out of ‘abundance of caution’ as Roscosmos makes repairs. Published On 5 Jun 20265 Jun 2026The United States space agency, NASA, has ordered astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS) to prepare...
Are the US and Iran closer to war or to a deal?
While the United States and Iran have continued to exchange a series of proposals and counter-proposals for peace since a temporary ceasefire was announced in April, leaders on both sides have repeatedly signalled that they are also prepared to use force against the...