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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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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...
Gaza, Iran, Lebanon: If ceasefires are in place, why do strikes continue?
On Wednesday, Israel and Lebanon announced yet another ceasefire – after they had seemingly already agreed to a truce on April 16.Iran and the United States have formally had a ceasefire in place since April 8. And Israel and Hamas, the Palestinian group, have had a...
FIFA cancels World Cup tickets for about 60 fans who got them for free
Mispriced tickets were sold through the official World Cup site ahead of next week’s showpiece event for FIFA.By The Associated PressPublished On 5 Jun 20265 Jun 2026FIFA has cancelled World Cup tickets issued to about 60 fans who mistakenly got them for free because...
Israel maintains attacks despite US-brokered deal with Lebanon
Israel has continued to launch attacks on southern Lebanon despite the two countries striking a new United States-brokered ceasefire agreement.At least five people were killed as Israeli warplanes and drones struck several towns on Friday, Lebanon’s state-run National...
South Korean police break up 35-hour polling station protest
NewsFeedSouth Korean riot police removed protesters blocking the entrance to a polling station in Seoul after a 35-hour standoff, triggered by a shortage of ballot papers during local elections.Published On 5 Jun 20265 Jun 2026Click here to share on social...
UN boosts Lebanon aid appeal as Israeli war drives humanitarian crisis
The UN says it needs nearly $640m to help Lebanon over the next six months. Published On 5 Jun 20265 Jun 2026The United Nations has doubled its call for aid to Lebanon as it bids to stem a “severe and deteriorating” humanitarian crisis brought on by four months of war...
Hamas says won’t surrender arms but only police will carry weapons in Gaza
Hamas says it will not hand over its weapons right now, resisting ongoing disarmament demands and stating that the ultimate fate of its military arsenal will be decided following comprehensive discussions with other Palestinian factions. Husam Badran, a member of the...
Shakira and Burna Boy opening World Cup in Mexico, Katy Perry headlines US
Katy Perry will front the opening US World Cup game, while Alanis Morissette and Michael Buble will open Canada’s games.By The Associated PressPublished On 5 Jun 20265 Jun 2026Shakira and Burna Boy will perform in Mexico City for the first of three opening ceremonies...
US-Iran war pushing millions into food crisis, warns UN
The WFP warns that the impacts of the war are resulting in substantial food price increases that are being felt in ‘fragile countries’. Published On 5 Jun 20265 Jun 2026The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that the ongoing conflict between the...