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English lawmakers warn toxic road runoff pollution being ignored ——————————- In England, toxic pollution from road runoff is being largely ignored by regulators and politicians, despite being a major contributor to the poor health of the nation’s rivers. According to…

Trump’s aid cuts in East Africa caused unwanted abortion, babies being born with HIV ———————————- According to a new report from The Guardian, aid cuts made by the Trump administration in East Africa have led to a number of severe…

Far-Right Campaign in Germany Sparks Debate Over Children’s Hijab Product …………… A recent far-right campaign in Germany has ignited controversy after targeting a children’s product that includes a hijab, framing it as a threat to German cultural values. Launched in…

Nepal Moves to Block Major Social Media Platforms Over Registration Dispute …………… Nepal announced Thursday that it would begin blocking access to several major social media platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), and LinkedIn, after they failed to register…

Based on the report “Rising Arctic Shipping Threatens Fragile Ecosystem” by Anadolu Agency, a concerning trend is emerging in the Arctic as climate change makes the region more accessible to maritime traffic. The article highlights that while new northern sea…

Greece Enacts Tougher Penalties for Rejected Asylum Seekers in Effort to Deter Undocumented Migration ……………. Greece has passed legislation imposing stringent penalties on rejected asylum seekers, including potential prison terms, fines, and ankle monitors, as reported by The Guardian. With…

Study Links Western Sanctions to 38 Million Deaths Since 1970 ………….. Unilateral sanctions imposed by the United States and European Union have been linked to approximately 38 million excess deaths globally between 1970 and 2021, according to a new study…

Portugal Declares Mourning After Deadly Lisbon Funicular Crash …………. Portugal has declared a national day of mourning following a deadly cable car accident in Lisbon that killed at least 17 people and injured around 20 others, according to a report…

Rising Temperatures Threaten Morocco’s Palm Groves ——————————– Rising temperatures and extreme heat are endangering Morocco’s palm groves, particularly in the Draa-Tafilalet region. A report from Africanews highlights that record-high temperatures have caused massive wildfires, destroying vast areas of date palm…

Outgoing Dutch Mayor Defends Secret Mosque Investigation ———————————- According to a report by IQNA, the outgoing mayor of Delft, Marja van Bijsterveldt, has stated that she will not apologize for a secret investigation into a local mosque. The investigation was…