Amina’s son left Senegal on a boat to reach Spain. His body was found off the Dominican Republic.
Month: August 2024
Heritage under attack: Ukrainians revive interest in culture
Hundreds of cultural sites have been targeted in Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion began.
Has Israel taken enough action to prevent alleged incitement to genocide?
In January, the ICJ ordered Israel to prevent public statements inciting genocide – critics say it’s not doing enough.
Lake Tahoe sees first August snow in 20 years
The unseasonable weather comes months before the local ski season in the Sierra Nevada is due to start.
Former cop arrested for fatally shooting US airman
The ex-sheriff’s deputy has been charged with manslaughter with a firearm for shooting Senior Airman Roger Fortson last May.
Special counsel appeals to resume Trump documents case
Prosecutors argue that Florida judge was wrong to dismiss the criminal case against Donald Trump.
Macron rules out leftist PM as crisis continues
The French president says the New Popular Front coalition could not win a confidence vote in parliament.
Palestinian health ministry says six killed in West Bank attacks
Five Palestinians die in an Israeli strike on a refugee camp, as another is reportedly shot dead by settlers.
Mariah Carey’s mother and sister die on the same day
The Grammy-winning singer says her “heart is broken” after the two deaths and she asks for privacy.
Surging seas are coming for us all, warns UN chief
Speaking to the BBC at the Pacific Islands Forum, António Gutteres says these islands are the “most vulnerable”.