The United States embassy in Haiti is preparing to evacuate some of its non-essential diplomatic staff as a powerful gang coalition tightens its grip on Haiti’s capital, according to US media reports. Gunman targeted two of the US embassy’s vehicles this week, though no personnel were injured, the US Department…
Nearly 320,000 people forced to leave their homes due to flooding and landslides, while thousands are stranded at air and seaports. At least 76 people have been killed in central and northern Philippines after Tropical Storm Trami battered the country, triggering landslides and flooding that trapped residents on their roofs…
A court in Uganda has sentenced Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) commander Thomas Kwoyelo to 40 years in prison after a landmark war crimes trial over his role in the group’s two-decade reign of violence. The sentence was announced on Friday by Michael Elubu, the lead judge in the case, at…
Shell’s final lifeline Once an exploration permit is granted, the holder of the permit is able to apply for up to three renewals, after which they must start the costly and time-consuming process from scratch. Shell and Impact made their final application to renew the exploration right in 2023. While…
Cyclone Dana made landfall in Odisha state on India’s eastern coast on Thursday night with maximum sustained winds of about 110km/h (68mph), according to the India Meteorological Department. Gusts are expected to reach 121km/h (75mph). Authorities in India’s eastern states of Odisha and West Bengal were evacuating hundreds of thousands…
No casualties reported after thousands evacuated; authorities warn of strong winds and torrential rains. Cyclone Dana uprooted trees and power lines after making landfall on India’s eastern coast, the authorities said, warning of heavy rainfall and intense winds. At least 1.1 million people in the states of Odisha and West…
As the war enters its 973rd day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Friday, October 25, 2024: Fighting Russian forces launched drone attacks overnight at the Ukrainian capital, the 15th air attack on Kyiv this month, city officials said. There were no immediate reports of injuries….
Prosecutors in the United States have recommended resentencing Lyle and Erik Menendez for the murder of their parents after new evidence emerged of sexual abuse by their father. The brothers have been behind bars for 34 years, serving life sentences for shooting their father and mother in their home in…
Other nations including Canada and Australia have said sorry for previous policies of forced assimilation. United States President Joe Biden will formally apologise for the government’s role in forcing Indigenous children into boarding schools where many were physically and sexually abused and nearly 1,000 died. “I’m doing something I should…
North Carolina lawmakers have passed almost $900m in disaster relief, but that’s still way short of the likely cost. Lawmakers in the state of North Carolina have passed almost $900m in aid spending for Hurricane Helene disaster relief, but they say that is only a preliminary figure as the final…
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