Once crowded with white makeshift huts, the huge Kanyaruchinya camp for displaced people on the outskirts of Goma, in war-torn Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), looks eerily empty now. Since Goma was taken by Rwanda-backed M23 fighters last week, some 100,000 internally displaced people have left the jam-packed hillside, which they had called home … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has held an emergency meeting to discuss increased U.S. pressure to ramp up aid into Gaza and warnings that Washington would be “watching the matter.” An Israeli official confirmed the Wednesday meeting to NBC News on Thursday, but did not provide further details about the discussion which was held on … Read more
In response, many universities began the new academic year with a slate of new rules and guidelines that critics say dampen free speech. At New York University, for instance, a paragraph about the word “Zionism” was added to the school’s official “Guidance and Expectations on Student Conduct” on August 25. “Using code words, like ‘Zionist,’ … Read more
Guo fled the Philippines two months ago as the Senate investigated her alleged links to Chinese cyberscams. Alice Guo, a former mayor who went on the run after she was accused of links to Chinese organised crime, has arrived back in the Philippines, where she is expected to be brought in front of the Senate. … Read more
Israeli army kills more Palestians in Gaza after takeover of crossing on vital route for aid deliveries. Israel’s seizure of the Rafah crossing worsens an already dire situation for the 2.3 million Palestinians in Gaza. Why has Israel defied the US and taken over the crossing? And what could the consequences be for all sides? … Read more
Weather latest: Hundreds of householders face a winter of misery Sky News UK Weather: Flood warnings continue as cars, boats, and businesses are submerged by water The Telegraph Heavy rains leave parts of England and Europe swamped in floodwaters ABC News England facing worst flooding in over a decade CBC News Live updates as London roads and stations flooded News … Read more
“Will there be rain? I can’t tell. People used to come to me for advice, but now I tell them that I am also wondering what is happening,” says Clement Mangi, a traditional weather forecaster and farmer from Kenya. He uses traditional forecasting methods passed down for generations. But in recent years, most of the … Read more
Released hostages face potential health issues MSNBC Government welcomes release of first 13 hostages, vows to free all remaining ones The Times of Israel This is the first meal the Israeli hostages will eat once freed New York Post Released hostages to go through mental, medical evaluations at hospital MSNBC Health Ministry says 4 hospitals ready to receive 24 … Read more
[1/3]Police work at the site where Alejo Vidal-Quadras, former head of Spain’s People’s Party in the Catalonia region, was shot in the face, in Madrid, Spain, November 9, 2023. REUTERS/Nacho Doce Acquire Licensing Rights MADRID, Nov 9 (Reuters) – The former head of Spain’s centre-right People’s Party in the Catalonia region was shot in the … Read more
Israeli forces have ramped up their air and ground assault on Gaza. For a second consecutive day, Israeli forces have hit Jabalia, the largest refugee camp in Gaza. More than 100 people have been killed in two days of attacks as the total number of Palestinians killed in Gaza since October 7, nears 8,800. The … Read more