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South Africa: Protesters Try to Block Cape Town's Central Line
[GroundUp] The group lives on the rail reserve along Stock Road in Philippi East and is demanding that PRASA move them to permanent accommodation
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:
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UN searches for solutions to global housing crisis
The UNβs urban development agencyestimates that an astonishing 2.8 billion people worldwide lack access to adequate housing, secure land, and basic water and sanitation services β thatβs around 40 per cent of the global population.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:UN honours peacekeepers' service and sacrifice
The United Nations honoured staff serving at its field missions through several events to mark the International Day of UN Peacekeepers on Thursday.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Desperate hunger drives crowd to storm UN food warehouse in Gaza
Desperate hunger drove crowds of people to overrun a World Food Programme (WFP) warehouse in central Gaza on Wednesday, reportedly leaving two dead and several injured in a chaotic scramble for food.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Ukraine: Hopes for peace on life support, Security Council hears
A glimmer of hope for peace in Ukraine has been overshadowed by a devastating new wave of Russian attacks, UN officials told the Security Council on Thursday, warning of soaring civilian casualties and a worsening humanitarian crisis that could derail a diplomatic end to the war.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:βWe are the presentβ: Tajik climate activist urges leaders to include youth voices in dialogue
A young activist from Tajikistan is speaking up to show that her generation can be part of the solution to combat climate change.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:South African woman gets life sentence for selling daughter
A court in South Africa has convicted a woman of selling her 6-year-old daughter. The girl has not been found despite a massive nationwide search since she disappeared last year.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:What happens if you mix football and skateboarding?
In Nigeria's northern Kano State, an unusual form of football is changing lives. Skate soccer is a fast-paced six-a-side sport which combines skateboards and the beautiful game.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Rape investigation into former Tory MP Crispin Blunt dropped
Surrey Police say is "insufficient evidence to proceed" after Blunt was arrested in October 2023.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Israel announces expansion of West Bank settlements
Israel's defense minister has said the decision to authorize more settlements in the occupied West Bank "prevents the establishment of a Palestinian state that would endanger Israel."
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:How Indian PM Modi Is Spinning the Ceasefire With Pakistan as a Victory
Pictures of Modi in an Indian Air Force fighter pilot uniform are all over the country, as the BJP works overtime to project him as the dynamic leader who delivered "victory."
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Three young siblings laid to rest after deadly missile strike
Mourners gathered in the town of Korostyshiv to say goodbye to three children from the same family, killed when debris from a Russian missile hit their home.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Ukraine and Russia set for Istanbul talks second round on Monday
Moscow proposed to Ukraine to meet again in Istanbul for the second round of talks next Monday. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said he presented Russiaβs "specific proposals" for the next round of negotiations to Washington, but has not shared Moscowβs "peace memorandum" with Kyiv.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Kenya: 'Towering Giant of Kenyan Letters' Author Ngugi Wa Thiong'o Dies Aged 87
[RFI] Kenyan author Ngugi wa Thiong'o has died, his daughter announced on Wednesday evening. With his focus on post-colonial identity, he was considered one of East Africa's greatest literary figures.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:South Korean P3-C Orion navy plane crash kills all four crew members, investigation under way
An emergency office in Pohang said that rescuers and fire trucks were dispatched to the P3-C Orion crash site after receiving reports from residents that an aircraft crashed on a hill near an apartment complex and caused a fire.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Passage of GOP Tax Bill Would Worsen Medical Debt Crisis
As millions of people in the United States struggle with medical debt, the potential passage of the GOP tax bill could worsen the crisis.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Germany updates: Von der Leyen receives Charlemagne Prize
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was awarded the prize for advancing EU unity during a ceremony in the city of Aachen. DW brings you the latest headlines from Germany.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:WHO calls for urgent action to ban flavoured tobacco and nicotine products
On World No Tobacco Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) today launches a new publication and calls on governments to urgently ban all flavours in tobacco and nicotine products, including cigarettes, pouches, hookahs and e-cigarettes, to protect youth from addiction and disease.Flavours like menthol, bubble gum and cotton candy are masking the harshness of tobacco and nicotine products turning toxic products into...
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Spain announces β¬530m plan to protect communities against extreme weather events
The scheme comes seven months after 233 people died in deadly flash floods in Valencia.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Climate Justice Movement in Nigeria to Tackle Oil Polluters Launched
[IPS] Abuja -- Greenpeace Africa earlier in May brought together over 40 Nigerian civil society groups in Abuja to launch the Climate Justice Movement, the first of its kind in the country. The goal is to unite various climate efforts nationwide and address the severe impacts of climate change on Nigeria and the African continent.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Righting history's wrong: Will France posthumously promote Alfred Dreyfus 90 years after his death?
Franceβs National Assembly Defense Committee has unanimously approved a bill to posthumously promote Captain Alfred Dreyfus - a symbolic step that may lead to Dreyfus' inclusion in national necropolis the PanthΓ©on.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Somalia: Opposition Leaders' Summit Enters Second Day Amid Push for Unified Political Front
[Radio Dalsan] MOGADISHU -- The national summit of Somalia's opposition political leaders has entered its second day in Mogadishu, continuing intensive deliberations aimed at forging a unified stance on key national issues and establishing a joint leadership body to represent the opposition bloc.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Eritrea: Significant Achievements Registered in the Health Sector
[Shabait] Asmara -- In connection with the 34th Independence Day anniversary, the Ministry of Health has announced major strategic achievements in the health sector over the years since independence.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:India has a chance to cure its investment malaise
Global trade turmoil presents a rare opportunity
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:India-Philippines reaching for new strategic horizons
This article first appeared on Pacific Forum and is republished with permission. Read the original here. The Philippines and India have witnessed an upward trajectory in their bilateral partnership amid growing uncertainty over Indo-Pacific security architecture brought by Chinaβs expansionism. While the Philippinesβ security alliance with the United States remains, there isan ongoing pushin Manila [β¦] The post...
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:How to File a Temporary Restraining Order Against the Trump Administration
As nonprofits, including climate groups, fall under attack, can a temporary restraining order be a solution to stall the Trump administration?
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Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Far-right Chega group confirmed as Portugalβs main opposition party
Ultranationalist lawmakers now control over a quarter of the seats in the country's parliament.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:How might China win the future? Ask Googleβs AI
The countryβs sprawling industrial policy is beyond mere human comprehension
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Iran investigates case of 'missing' Indian nationals
The families of the men, who are from Punjab state, allege they have been kidnapped in Iran.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:UK presses Team Trump to make trade deal real
Britainβs Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds will meet with his U.S. counterpart Jamieson Greer next week amid confusion from businesses about when relief is coming.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Aerial footage shows Alpine village Blatten buried by Birch glacier slide
Footage captured the aftermath of a massive landslide in southern Switzerland, where a glacier collapse sent rock and ice crashing down a mountainside.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Disputes Amnesty International's Report On Insecurity Under Tinubu
[Premium Times] "Several of the figures and assertions contained therein are inconsistent with verified data in our possession," Mr Laka, a major-general, stated in the letter.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Katherine Kondor β Watching the far-right culture βinfluencersβ
Far-right movements across Europe are no longer confined to rallies or party platforms. They are shaping entire cultural ecosystems through music, fashion, food and wellness, and attracting new followers along the way. Researcher Katherine Kondor believes understanding these everyday influences is key to confronting their rise.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:At least two killed after crowd rushes UN warehouse in Gaza
It comes a day after Israeli forces opened fire near thousands of Palestinians after the crowd overwhelmed an aid centre.
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