‘We worry more about food’ say Venezuelans living under threat of US military action
While the US escalates a military threat in nearby waters, Venezuelans say the real enemy of the people is a sharp rise in food prices.
‘We worry more about food’ say Venezuelans living under threat of US military action
While the US escalates a military threat in nearby waters, Venezuelans say the real enemy of the people is a sharp rise in food prices.
Who killed young Chechen woman who fled Russia for a life of freedom?
Aishat Baimuradova fled her home this year in the hope of living the way she wanted, but she was then found dead in her rented flat.
Who killed young Chechen woman who fled Russia for a life of freedom? – BBC
Who killed young Chechen woman who fled Russia for a life of freedom?
Aishat Baimuradova fled her home last year in the hope of living the way she wanted, but she was then found dead in her rented flat.
Security fears rise in Nigeria after more than 300 schoolchildren kidnapped – The Guardian
- Security fears rise in Nigeria after more than 300 schoolchildren kidnapped The Guardian
- Hundreds of children abducted from Nigerian Catholic school, days after similar crime CBS News
- Nigeria sees one of worst mass abductions as 315 taken from school BBC
- Armed bandits kidnap more than 300 students from Catholic school in Nigeria CNN
- At Least 52 Kidnapped From Nigeria School in Second Mass Abduction This Week The New York Times
Security fears rise in Nigeria after more than 300 schoolchildren kidnapped
Christian group revises up number of students and teachers missing after one of country’s largest mass abduction
Gunmen have kidnapped more than 300 students and teachers in one of the largest mass kidnappings in Nigeria, a Christian group said on Saturday, as security fears mounted in Africa’s most populous nation.
The early Friday raid on St Mary’s co-educational school in Niger state in western Nigeria came after gunmen on Monday stormed a secondary school in neighbouring Kebbi state, abducting 25 girls.
Continue reading...First rebuilt home in wake of LA fires celebrated in Pacific Palisades
Fire-resistant upgrades are included in replacement structure less than a year after fires destroyed 13,000 homes
Less than a year after the Palisades fire destroyed nearly 7,000 structures in Los Angeles, the first completed rebuilt home is being celebrated in Pacific Palisades.
In a statement, mayor Karen Bass confirmed that the Los Angeles department of building and safety had issued the certificate on Friday, certifying that the home had passed inspection and was ready for occupancy.
Continue reading...UN climate talks fail to secure new fossil fuel promises
Nearly 200 countries attended COP30, which aimed to commit the world to take more action on climate change.
UN climate talks fail to secure new fossil fuel promises
Nearly 200 countries attended COP30, which aimed to commit the world to take more action on climate change.
COP30: UN climate talks fail to secure new fossil fuel promises – BBC
- COP30: UN climate talks fail to secure new fossil fuel promises BBC
- World strikes climate deal but fails to agree to a roadmap away from fossil fuels after contentious, chaotic summit CNN
- U.N. climate talks end without agreement on phasing out fossil fuels NPR
- COP30 delegates agree to a last-minute deal that falls short of expectations ABC News
- The world is fractured. The climate talks reflected that. Politico
Jair Bolsonaro arrested after being deemed a flight risk
The former Brazilian president is suspected of damaging an ankle bracelet as part of an alleged escape plan.
Is the global public tuning out the climate change debate?
Divisions mark the last days of the UN climate summit in the Brazilian city of Belem.
Air traffic suspended at Netherlands airport after drone sightings
Drone sightings caused suspension of air traffic at Eindhoven airport, impacting both civilian and military operations.
After Russian Strike on Apartment Buildings, Ukraine’s Hope for Survivors Fades – The New York Times
- After Russian Strike on Apartment Buildings, Ukraine’s Hope for Survivors Fades The New York Times
- Rescuers continue to recover bodies from rubble, days after deadly Russian attack on western Ukraine CNN
- Ukraine: Archbishop of Ternopil asks for prayers after deadly bombing Vatican News
- Russia pummels Ukraine with missiles and drones, killing at least 25 as U.S. tries to revive peace talks CBS News
- A relative’s desperate search then fading hope after Russian attack in western Ukraine Reuters
World leaders, rights groups react to COP30 climate deal
Deal reached at UN climate talks in Brazil spurs mixed reactions as climate campaigners say more action is needed.
Drones sightings halt air traffic near Dutch city of Eindhoven
It is the latest in a series of drone sightings near airports and military bases in northern Europe.
Gaza was ‘near and dear’ to Zohran Mamdani’s NYC mayoral bid, father says
Scholar Mahmood Mamdani says Palestinian rights helped motivate his son Zohran’s run for New York City mayor.
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 22 Palestinians, medical and civil defence officials say
Israel says it struck targets in Gaza after an "armed terrorist" crossed the so-called yellow line and fired at soldiers.
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 22 Palestinians, medical and civil defence officials say
Israel says it struck targets in Gaza after an "armed terrorist" crossed the so-called yellow line and fired at soldiers.