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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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Spain’s Canary Islands brace for incoming hantavirus-stricken cruise ship
140 passengers and crew on the MV Hondius vessel will be ‘completely isolated’ and evacuated, say Spanish authorities.By AFP and APPublished On 9 May 20269 May 2026A cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak is en route to Spain’s Canary Islands, where it plans to drop...
Israeli settlers set fire to homes and cars in violent West Bank raids
Dozens of Israeli settlers stormed various areas of the West Bank, set cars on fire and attacked Palestinians. Published On 9 May 20269 May 2026Israeli settlers have launched another wave of raids in the occupied West Bank, with houses and cars set on fire and a...
Financial struggles burden Yemen’s army as soldiers wait for wages
Marib, Yemen – Inside a military facility on the outskirts of this western Yemeni city, soldier Suleiman al-Hajj sits beside two of his comrades in a sparse room where they spend most of their on-duty hours.Worry is etched on his face as he makes another call and...
Wembanyama powers Spurs past T-Wolves as Knicks beat Sixers in NBA playoffs
A dominant Victor Wembanyama powered the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-108 win over Minnesota and a 2-1 lead in their NBA playoff series, as the red-hot New York Knicks beat Philadelphia again for a 3-0 advantage.A defensive menace all night on Friday, French superstar...
Cambodians struggle with displaced lives amid tense ceasefire with Thailand
Preah Vihear/Siem Reap provinces – When asked how she spends her day, 11-year-old Sokna rattled off a list of chores.She first fetches water, then washes dishes and sweeps the leaves and dust from around the blue tarpaulin tent her family now calls home, in the...
Iran war live: US expects Tehran’s reply to peace deal; ‘clashes’ in Hormuz
blinking-dotLive updatesLive updates, Israeli attacks killed at least 31 people in southern Lebanon on Friday, including a rescue worker, Lebanon’s official National News Agency said. Published On 9 May 20269 May 2026Click here to share on social...
Pentagon releases video of strikes on Iranian oil tankers
NewsFeedFootage released by the Pentagon shows US strikes on two Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The US military says the vessels were disabled following overnight exchanges of fire with Iranian forces, preventing them from reaching ports in the Gulf of...
Celebrated naturalist David Attenborough marks 100th birthday
NewsFeedBritain’s famed natural historian David Attenborough is celebrating his 100th birthday. The broadcaster has made some of the world’s most iconic wildlife documentaries, in a 70-year career that saw him become a global voice for conservation and climate change...
Costa Rica inaugurates right-wing president Laura Fernandez
NewsFeedCosta Rica inaugurated right-wing president Laura Fernandez on Friday as supporters gathered in the national stadium. Fernandez promised to confront ‘organised crime’ while in office.Published On 8 May 20268 May 2026Click here to share on social...
Laura Fernandez sworn in as Costa Rica’s new president
Fernandez enters office with her right-wing party holding absolute majority in the country's legislature. Published On 8 May 20268 May 2026Laura Fernandez has been sworn in as Costa Rica’s new president and has vowed to fight rising crime in the Central American...
Venice Biennale: The Art of the Unseen
NewsFeedAt this year’s Venice Biennale, the story isn’t just about what’s on display—but what’s missing. Withdrawn countries, postponed ceremonies, and a fractured jury have turned the world’s oldest art exhibition into a stage for geopolitical tension. Al...
Could Labour and Conservative party dominance in UK politics be ending?
The UK prime minister is under pressure to quit after huge losses in the local elections.Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Labour Party suffered significant losses in local elections, despite his huge majority in parliament.He’s rejecting calls to resign –...