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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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How is Israel replicating its Gaza tactics in Lebanon?
Widespread Israeli attacks on civilian targets in Lebanon are a repeated tactic from Gaza.Israel’s widespread destruction of housing and civilian facilities in Lebanon has driven a fifth of the population from their homes.Israel’s defence minister says tactics used in...
Trumps says Iran can play at World Cup in US after FIFA confirmation
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino has said Iran will play their World Cup matches, leading to agreement from US President. Published On 30 Apr 202630 Apr 2026US President Donald Trump has told reporters that “I’m OK” with Iran playing in the upcoming football World Cup,...
US-Venezuela direct flights resume after seven-year suspension
NewsFeedThe first direct US-Venezuela commercial flight in seven years departed Miami for Caracas on Thursday, following the capture by the US of former President Nicolas Maduro in January and restoration of diplomatic ties in early March.Published On 30 Apr 202630...
Lebanese girl mourns paramedic father killed in Israeli strike
NewsFeedA young girl in southern Lebanon joined hundreds mourning her father, one of three paramedics killed in an Israeli “double-tap” strike during the US-brokered ceasefire. At least 95 emergency responders have been killed in Lebanon, a pattern the UN says may...
Myanmar’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest
The move comes as part of a larger prisoner pardon tied to a Buddhist religious holiday.By Reuters and The Associated PressPublished On 30 Apr 202630 Apr 2026Myanmar’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved to house arrest, state media report, more than...
UN chief calls for immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
NewsFeedUN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, warning the closure is pushing the developing world towards emergency and that the pain will be felt for a long time.Published On 30 Apr 202630 Apr 2026Click here...
UAE exit signals OPEC’s declining grip on oil markets
QuotableChris Weafer, the CEO of Micro-Advisory Partners, says the UAE’s OPEC exit frees one million barrels of spare capacity. He warns Kazakhstan and Venezuela may follow, leaving OPEC far less influential on global oil pricing.Published On 30 Apr 202630 Apr...
US falls to ‘historic low’ in press freedom tracker: RSF
The United States has fallen to a “historic low” in the Reporters Sans Frontieres (RSF), or Reporters Without Borders, annual press freedom tracker, continuing a decade-long decline, the organisation has said.The report on Thursday recorded a global drop in press...
Israel rights group petitions top court to order release of 14 Gaza doctors
Physicians for Human Rights Israel accuses authorities of hindering the rehabilitation of Gaza’s healthcare system.Published On 30 Apr 202630 Apr 2026An Israeli human rights organisation has petitioned the Supreme Court to demand the immediate release of 14 doctors...
Trump slams Germany’s Merz again as rift over Iran war widens
President Donald Trump has renewed his attacks on German Chancellor Friedrich Merz as the rift between the United States and one of its closest European allies widens over Berlin’s criticism of the war on Iran.The US president suggested on Thursday that Merz should...
How rebels teamed up to shake Mali and the Kremlin’s grip
Bamako woke to explosions as JNIM and Tuareg rebels attacked nationwide, killing Mali’s defence minister. Why now?Explosions rocked Mali’s capital on April 25 as rebels carried out coordinated attacks across the country. Mali’s defence minister was killed along with...
Africa backing Infantino for unique fourth term as FIFA president
African football has given its backing to Gianni Infantino to run again in 2027 as head of the global governing body.Published On 30 Apr 202630 Apr 2026The Confederation of African Football (CAF) says it is backing FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s bid for a fourth...