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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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Iran dismisses Trump’s claim of leadership rift, says nation is ‘one soul’
Several Iranian officials have stressed that their country is united, rejecting United States President Donald Trump’s claims of a rift in the leadership in Tehran.Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad...
Real Betis vs Real Madrid: La Liga – teams, start time, lineup
Real Madrid could close gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona to six points on Friday, three weeks shy of a Clasico meeting.Who: Real Betis vs Real MadridWhat: Spanish La LigaWhere: Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla in Seville, SpainWhen: Friday at 9pm (20:00 GMT)How to...
How Trump’s Iran war is driving military dissent
From protests to quiet resistance, dissent is rising inside the United States military over the US-Israel war on Iran.As the US expands its war with Iran, opposition is growing – not just among the public, but inside the military itself. Some service members are...
South Africa president suspends police chief over $21m contract
Police chief Fannie Masemola suspended as President Cyril Ramaphosa faces pressure to tackle corruption ahead of polls. Published On 23 Apr 202623 Apr 2026South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended the national police chief after he was charged with...
Mixed views in Lebanon ahead of controversial talks with Israel
Beirut, Lebanon – At a store in Beirut, a shopowner breaks into laughter.“No, I don’t want to comment on the negotiations,” he told Al Jazeera, referring to Thursday evening’s direct talks between Israel and Lebanon in Washington, DC. “If I say the wrong thing,...
More than 6 million Somalis face hunger amid climate shocks and conflict
On the outskirts of Somalia’s southern port city, the land has become an open graveyard for cattle. Some are left where they fell, while others are buried in shallow graves after consecutive failed rainy seasons.For many families here, pastoralists who rely on...
Israeli forces kill Palestinian teenager in occupied West Bank raid
Teenager dies in hospital after Israeli forces shot him with live ammunition in the shoulder, Palestinian media reports. Published On 23 Apr 202623 Apr 2026A 15-year-old Palestinian has died from his wounds after he was shot by Israeli forces during a raid in the...
US reclassifies some marijuana products as less dangerous drug
Step is latest example of shift away from heavy penalisation that has given way to widespread legalisation efforts.By Reuters and The Associated PressPublished On 23 Apr 202623 Apr 2026The United States has announced it will reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana...
Decapitating cartels? Mexico leans into ‘kingpin strategy’ but at a cost
Monterrey, Mexico – In July 2024, following the arrest of cartel leader Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada in Texas, activist Maria Isabel Cruz and her colleagues started to notice a troubling trend.Zambada was the cofounder of the Sinaloa Cartel, one of the most powerful...
Italy slams Trump envoy proposal of taking Iran’s place in World Cup 2026
Italian government officials have hit back at suggestions that their national football team could still be sent to the World Cup 2026, even if already-qualified Iran does not compete at the finals.Since the United States-Israeli war on Iran began on February 28,...
Pope Leo ends Africa tour with prison visit
NewsFeedPope Leo wrapped up his 10-day four-nation tour of Africa in Equatorial Guinea, before heading back to Rome. During the tour he denounced the direction of global leadership, despotism and war, and condemned US President Donald Trump actions.Published On 23 Apr...
ACLU, Amnesty lead 120 rights groups issuing US World Cup ‘travel advisory’
Washington, DC – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and Amnesty International, along with more than 120 civil society groups, have issued a “travel advisory” for foreigners attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States.The warning released on Thursday...