Posts by Riah Stelmack
Spain to grant residency, work permits to potentially 25,000 immigrants affected by Valencia floods
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The Spanish government will grant one-year residency and work permits to potentially 25,000 foreigners affected by the catastrophic flash floods that hit the eastern part of the country last October. The extraordinary measure, approved by the Spanish cabinet on Tuesday, is aimed at facilitating paperwork for those living irregularly in the…
Read MoreHuge data price hike sparks anger in Nigeria
Nigerians are expressing outrage over a big jump in the price of mobile data charged by some of the country’s major phone networks. MTN – Nigeria’s largest operator – trebled the cost of one of its most popular weekly offers. Airtel has also increased its tariffs. A price jump was expected as the telecoms regulatory…
Read MoreDetained Ugandan politician starts hunger strike
Detained Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye has begun a hunger strike as his time spent in detention awaiting trial nears three months. Besigye, 68, was charged in a military court with possession of pistols and attempting to purchase weapons abroad – accusations which he denies. On Tuesday, an aide from Besigye’s political movement, the People’s…
Read MoreDomenica Pace’s Success Story: Turning Passion into Profession and Inspiring a New Generation of Fashion Bloggers
Domenica Pace, with her captivating big eyes and reassuring smile, has become a force to be reckoned with in the world of fashion. At 37 years old, the former model turned fashion blogger has not only earned widespread recognition but has also become a trusted face for various fashion companies, even serving as a brand…
Read MoreGods, myths & wonders of Japan’s National Parks
2024 marked the 90th anniversary of Japan’s national parks—first established to satisfy a growing domestic interest, and stimulate the curiosity of foreign travelers. The events of the century that followed have changed the country almost beyond recognition in some ways. Many first-time arrivals from abroad now tend to expect a nation of dynamic, even futuristic…
Read MoreSouth Sudan president sacks top leaders and spy chief
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has sacked two of his vice-presidents, the country’s spy chief and other senior officials. The dismissals were announced in a series of presidential decrees read on the state broadcaster. No reasons were given for the move. South Sudan has five vice-presidents as part of a 2018 peace agreement to end…
Read MorePink flamingos ‘seized from smugglers’ in Tunisia
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways Ten endangered flamingos have been saved after smugglers were caught trying to traffic them out of Tunisia, according to the country’s customs body. Photos…
Read MoreClipped video of Taiwan’s top China policymaker shared with out-of-context claim about Chinese tourists
Relations between Taipei and Beijing remain fraught but the head of Taiwan’s top China policy body did not say in a circulating interview clip that he did not want Chinese tourists visiting the island. The false posts shared part of a longer interview that actually shows he was repeating the opinion of some Taiwanese residents…
Read MoreWhy some Ghanaians are fighting in insurgency-hit Burkina Faso
Three Ghanaians have told the BBC of their involvement in the fighting between Islamist insurgents and the military in neighbouring Burkina Faso, describing scenes of sometimes indiscriminate violence and bloody battles. “We are always with the dead. In some battles, I’ve seen 40, 50 or 100 dead people,” one of the men told the BBC.…
Read MoreEd Sheeran Stopped From Singing on Street by Indian Police in Bengaluru
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways Shape of You singer Ed Sheeran’s street performance in Bengaluru, India, was recently stopped by Indian police officials. The incident gained significant attention on the internet, prompting the singer…
Read More2025 municipal election season begins in Bay County
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The political season is back. Candidate qualifying began today for the 2025 municipal elections. Lynn Haven voters will decide commissioner seats 3 and 4. Mexico Beach will select a mayor and council members 2 and 3. Panama City is electing a mayor and commissioners for wards 1 and 2. Parker…
Read MoreGerman rail operator not amused by rogue far-right AfD train message
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party was promoted on electronic displays on the outside of a German high-speed train over the weekend, prompting…
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