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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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Taiwan has ‘right to engage with the world’ after Eswatini visit
NewsFeedTaiwanese President Lai Ching-Te says Taipei has a ‘right to engage with the world’ after a contested visit to its only African ally, Eswatini. Taiwan accuses China of trying to block the trip.Published On 5 May 20265 May 2026Click here to share on social...
NBA semifinal series: Timberwolves stun Spurs in Game 1; Knicks beat 76ers
Anthony Edwards returned from injury to score 18 points as the visitors beat San Antonio Spurs 104-102.By ReutersPublished On 5 May 20265 May 2026Julius Randle scored 21 points and Anthony Edwards came off the bench to hit 18 points as the visiting Minnesota...
What Iran is saying about attack on UAE
NewsFeedIranian officials have responded to accusations that Tehran launched a barrage of missiles and drones at the UAE, setting an oil refinery ablaze. Al Jazeera’s Resul Serdar says comments from Iran’s foreign minister and military leaders neither confirm nor deny...
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of killing three civilians in ‘war crime’
The incident is the latest test of a fragile ceasefire agreed between the two countries last month. Published On 5 May 20265 May 2026Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government has accused neighbouring Pakistan of killing three civilians in a cross-border attack, which Kabul...
What to know ahead of the Ohio primary election
Voters in the US state of Ohio are set to go to the polls in the state’s primaries, where they will pick candidates for several key positions in the upcoming midterm elections in November.The outcomes of several races in the Midwestern state could have important...
As summer approaches, skin diseases spread through Gaza’s refugee camps
Gaza City, Palestine – The United Nations has warned that a new public health crisis is emerging in Gaza, as skin diseases spread in crowded camps throughout the enclave, with fears that the situation could soon worsen during the summer.The UN agency for Palestinian...
In Mauritania, push to phase out private schools divides opinion
Nouakchott, Mauritania – Moulay Ould Rais waited to pick up his son and daughter from a government-owned school in Nouakchott’s Sahraoui neighbourhood.As the closing bell rang at the Abdellahi Ould Nouegued Basic School, streams of pre-teen children rushed out into...
Explosion at fireworks factory in China kills 26, injures 61
Rescue efforts are still under way after a huge explosion ripped through China’s fireworks capital. Published On 5 May 20265 May 2026Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered an investigation after an explosion ripped through a fireworks factory in central China and...
‘What comes next?’: Fear grips Pakistani families of Somali piracy victims
Islamabad, Pakistan – When Ayesha Ameen was leaving her house last week for a chore, her three-year-old daughter Zimal tugged at her sleeve and asked if she was finally going to the airport to pick up her father.“How do you tell a three-year-old that her father is...
Iran war: What’s happening on day 67 as Hormuz crisis deepens?
The UAE says it intercepted Iranian missiles after a suspected drone attack, with no comment from Iran. Published On 5 May 20265 May 2026The United Arab Emirates has said its air defences intercepted ballistic and cruise missiles fired from Iran, while a fire was...
FIFA bans former Guyana official Alves for 5 years over sexual harassment
Former General Secretary Ian Alves found guilty of sexually harassing female staff members by FIFA’s Ethics Committee.By ReutersPublished On 5 May 20265 May 2026FIFA’s independent Ethics Committee has banned former Guyana Football Federation (GFF) General...
Iran says US military killed five civilians in attacks on passenger boats
Iranian commander says US military attacked two passenger boats, not IRGC vessels, in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday.Iran has accused the United States of killing five civilians in the Strait of Hormuz, saying its forces attacked passenger vessels in the waterway...