Heavy rains flood homes and crops in northern France
Saint-Etienne-au-Mont, France Reuters Days of heavy rains in northern France have caused local rivers to overflow and flood houses and fields, prompting the evacuation of residents, with some having to be airlifted to safety. More than 100 towns are on red alert, and some 200 schools in the region have been shut. Rescue workers have […]
In very rare move, Pope dismisses conservative US Bishop Strickland
Vatican CityReuters Pope Francis has dismissed Bishop Joseph E Strickland of Tyler, Texas, one of his fiercest critics among US Roman Catholic conservatives, a Vatican statement said on Saturday. It is very rare for a bishop to be relieved of his duties outright. Usually bishops in trouble with the Vatican are asked to resign before […]
Israel’s war on Hamas homes in on Gaza hospitals
Gaza/Jerusalem Reuters Palestinian officials said two babies had died and dozens more were at risk after fuel ran out at Gaza’s largest hospital on Saturday, while Israel said it was ready to evacuate babies from the facility. As the humanitarian situation worsened, the Gaza’s border authority announced that the Rafah land crossing into Egypt would […]
Cuban athletes seek asylum, new life in Chile after Panamerican Games
Santiago, ChileReuters On a rare rainy spring day in Santiago, a group of Cuban athletes toured a gym, one of their first public activities since they represented their country at the Panamerican Games – and then asked to stay in Chile. “We already feel calmer; God willing we get everything we’re hoping for,” said Yunia […]
Greenland glaciers melt five times faster than 20 years ago
Copenhagen, DenmarkReuters Global warming has increased the speed at which glaciers in Greenland are melting by fivefold over the last 20 years, scientists from the University of Copenhagen said on Friday. Greenland’s ice melt is of particular concern, as the ancient ice sheet holds enough water to raise sea levels by at least six metres […]
King Charles III to appear on ‘Big Issue’ cover for 75th birthday
London, UK Reuters Britain’s King Charles III will appear on the cover of the Big Issue, the magazine sold by homeless and vulnerable people, as he marks his 75th birthday by shining a spotlight on food insecurity and waste. The portrait of Britain’s King Charles III, shot by photographer Rankin at Clarence House in London, […]
Once-in-a-century flooding swamps Somalia after historic drought – UN
Mogadishu, SomaliaReuters The United Nations has described floods that uprooted hundreds of thousands of people in Somalia and neighbouring countries in East Africa following a historic drought as a once-in-a-century event. A man attempts to rescue a boy from raging flood waters following heavy rains in Mogadishu, Somalia, on 9th November, 2023. PICTURE: Reuters/Feisal Omar/File […]
“One mission”: Rachel Goldberg’s agonising efforts to get her kidnapped son back from Hamas
Working with a team of public relations volunteers, Rachel Goldberg is determined to keep the world’s attention focused on the demand for the release of the hostages. YONAT SHIMRON, of Religion News Service, reports…
Spain’s Sanchez wins support for PM bid amid anger over Catalan amnesty vow
Madrid, SpainReuters Spain’s acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez looked assured of another term in office on Friday after securing the backing of two more regional parties, but it comes amid widespread anger over his pledge of amnesty for Catalan separatists. The confirmed support of the National Basque Party (PNV) and the Canaries’ Coalition, along with […]
UN warns violence in Sudan “verging on pure evil”
United NationsReuters Violence against civilians in Sudan is “verging on pure evil,” a senior United Nations official warned on Friday, as a humanitarian crisis in the country worsens and ethnic violence escalates in the western region of Darfur. A war erupted on 15th April between the Sudanese army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces after weeks […]