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Namibia may elect its first-ever female president in elections this week
OSHAKATI, Namibia (AP) — Namibia’s Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah could become the country’s first female president if she wins the presidential election Wednesday. At least 1.4 million people, or about half of the population, have registered to vote in the elections, with 15 political parties running for president and seats in the National Assembly. Results…
Read MoreHezbollah fires rocket barrages into Israel after deadly Beirut strikes
Israel’s military says around 250 rockets have been fired by Hezbollah across the border from Lebanon, marking one of the heaviest bombardments of Israel since fighting intensified in September. Several people were injured and buildings damaged in northern and central Israel, some of them near Tel Aviv, Israel’s police said. The attacks followed an Israeli…
Read More‘Easy, convenient, cheap’: how single-use plastic rules the world
Each year the world produces around 400 million tonnes of plastic waste, much of it discarded after just a few minutes of use. Negotiators hope to reach the world’s first treaty on plastic pollution this year, but across five very different countries, AFP found single-use plastic remains hugely popular as a cheap and convenient choice,…
Read MoreRainbow-laden revelers hit Copacabana beach for Rio de Janeiro’s pride parade
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Thousands of revelers gathered alongside Copacabana beach for Rio de Janeiro’s annual pride parade on Sunday, many scantily dressed and covered in glitter. Rainbow-colored flags, towels and fans abounded among the crowd mostly made up of young people who danced and sang along to music blaring from speakers. While the…
Read MoreIsrael hits Beirut suburbs with more airstrikes
Israel’s military has once again bombed buildings near the Lebanese capital Beirut, with a dpa reporter counting at least eight loud explosions. The airstrikes followed several evacuation calls by the Israeli military to residents of the suburbs known as Dahieh. There was initially no information about possible damage or casualties. Despite new efforts to achieve…
Read MoreSeveral injured after Hezbollah fires some 240 rockets at Israel
Following another day of heavy Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon with dozens of victims, the Iran-allied Hezbollah militia has fired an unusually large number of rockets at Israel. According to the Israeli military, around 240 missiles had been fired by the evening. An alert had been in place in many regions since Sunday, not only in…
Read MoreGermany’s decorations chain Depot shuttering 27 branches
A woman enters the entrance to the “Depot” deco store. Alicia Windzio/dpa Germany’s interior decorations retailer Depot plans to close at least 27 branches by the end of the year amid its insolvency struggles, chief executive Christian Gries told dpa on Sunday. Seventeen branches have already been closed down, reducing the brand’s network to 285…
Read MoreAt least 24 dead after two boats capsize off coast of Madagascar
At least 24 people have died after two boats carrying mostly Somali nationals capsized off the coast of Madagascar, local authorities said. A statement from Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said efforts were underway to “ensure the safe return of the survivors”. The two boats carried a total of 70 passengers. The vessels were discovered…
Read MoreEU’s Borrell urges greater pressure on Israel and Hezbollah
EU foreign policy chief EU chief Josep Borrell has called for more pressure to be put on Israel and Hezbollah to achieve a ceasefire during a visit to the Lebanese capital. “Met w/ caretaker PM Najib Mikati to discuss the urgent key steps to stop the conflict,” he wrote on X on Sunday. “Need to…
Read MoreThousands march in France over violence against women amid rape trial
Thousands of people have taken part in nationwide protests in France demanding better protection of women amid a high-profile rape case currently awaiting a verdict in court. The CGT trade union spoke of 100,000 participants at the rallies on Saturday, including 80,000 in Paris. Police estimated the number of demonstrators nationwide at 20,000, the broadcaster…
Read MoreSomalia says 24 people have died after 2 boats capsized in the Indian Ocean
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Twenty-four people died after two boats capsized off the Madagascar coast in the Indian Ocean, Somalia’s government said Sunday. Somalia’s Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi said 46 people were rescued. “We are working tirelessly to ensure the survivors are brought back home safely and provided with the necessary care,” he said.…
Read MorePoland’s conservative opposition party taps historian as candidate for 2025 presidential run
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s conservative Law and Justice party, which is trying to regain its momentum after losing power last year, on Sunday chose historian Karol Nawrocki as its candidate for president ahead of an election next year. The decision caps a weekend in which the country’s two largest parties announced their candidates in…
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