Six die as Britain-bound migrant boat capsizes in Channel
Calais, France Reuters Six people died after a migrant boat trying to cross the Channel from France to Britain capsized early on Saturday, and another two people were possibly missing, French authorities said. French and UK rescue boats saved nearly 60 migrants and brought them to French or British shores, and search and rescue operations […]
Pope condemns “unjustifiable” assassination of Ecuadorian presidential candidate
Rome, ItalyAP Pope Francis on Saturday strongly condemned the “unjustifiable” assassination of an Ecuadorian presidential candidate and urged all Ecuadorians to work together for peace. Pope Francis reads his speech during the general audience in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican, on, 9th August, 2023. PICTUE: P Photo/Gregorio Borgia. History’s first Latin American Pope […]
Maui wildfire death toll hits 80 as questions raised over warnings
Maalaea, Hawaii, USReuters The death toll from the Maui wildfires rose to 80 on Friday as search teams combed through the smoldering ruins of Lahaina, and Hawaiian officials sought to determine how the inferno spread so rapidly through the historic resort town with little warning. The fires became the deadliest natural disaster in the state’s […]
Bacteria in the water forces UK to remove asylum seekers from barge
London, UKReuters Britain is taking a group of asylum seekers off a barge just days after moving them onto the vessel because Legionella bacteria was found in the water supply, an embarrassment for the government as it tries to showcase a tough new immigration policy. Britain began moving the asylum seekers onto the Bibby Stockholm, […]
UN security staff released in Yemen after 18 months in captivity
United NationsReuters Five United Nations security staff who were kidnapped in Yemen by al-Qaeda militants 18 months ago have been released, the United Nations said on Friday. United Nations security staff (1st-3rd left) and (8th left), who have been released from the hands of al-Qaeda militants, stand with David Gressly, the United Nations Resident and […]
Explainer – How did the Hawaii wildfires start? What to know about the Maui and Big Island blazes
Reuters Wildfires on Hawaii’s Maui island and Big Island have killed at least 55 people, forced thousands of residents and tourists to evacuate, and devastated the historic resort city of Lahaina. Here are some key questions and answers about the disaster. A view of the charred remains after wildfires engulfed the historic town of Lahaina, […]
Judge warns Trump not to threaten witnesses in 2020 election subversion case
Washington DC, USReuters A federal judge on Friday granted former US President Donald Trump leeway to publicly share some non-sensitive evidence that will be used in his trial on charges of plotting to overturn the 2020 election, but she warned him to tread carefully before making inflammatory public statements about the case. “Even arguably ambiguous […]
Pursuing justice issues: Progressive National Baptists gain partners to address voting rights, gun violence
ADELLE M BANKS, of Religion News Service, reports…
Niger coup supporters rally as regional force mulls intervention
Niamey, Niger Reuters Thousands of people gathered in Niger’s capital on Friday to demonstrate in favour of last month’s coup as regional leaders were considering military intervention to restore civilian rule. Since the 26th July military ouster of elected President Mohamed Bazoum, many Nigeriens have joined junta-organised rallies to show support for the generals, criticise […]
Assassinated Ecuador candidate Villavicencio mourned by family, public
Quito, EcuadorReuters Assassinated Ecuadorean presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio was honoured on Friday at a funeral mass and public memorial in Quito, as a legislative candidate reported an armed attack during which she was lightly injured. Villavicencio, a former lawmaker and crusading anti-corruption journalist, was gunned down as he left a campaign event on Wednesday evening, […]