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Canada wildfires prompt evacuations, warnings
Massive, uncontrolled wildfires have forced the evacuation of thousands of people from western Canada, where the nation is confronted with the possibility of yet another catastrophic fire season. This week, a fire that "dramatically" spread in a matter of days and was approaching the locality forced residents of the northeastern British Columbia community of Fort Nelson to flee their homes.
Asylum seekers fear detention, may skip Home Office meetings
As the Home Office began notifying individuals that they were under consideration for deportation to Rwanda, asylum seekers stated that they now fear attending routine appointments. Others lament their initial decision to enter the United Kingdom. Kidus, 30, a native of Eritrea, arrived in the United Kingdom in June 2022 aboard a small vessel with an estimated twenty-one other individuals.
Emergency action taken to reduce jail overcrowding in England
Due to a shortage of jail cells, individuals in police custody may be held there while their bail hearings are postponed or even spent in prison, pending trial. The Ministry of Justice has initiated an emergency measure to address the issue of prison overcrowding in England. Defendants in police custody will not be transferred to magistrates' courts for bail hearings as part of Operation Early Dawn if there is insufficient capacity in jail cells upon remand into custody.
Zimbabweans, smugglers anxious, monitor South Africa’s election
A Toyota Hilux with South African license plates stops and honks its horn along the roadside in Nkwana hamlet, Matabeleland South province, Zimbabwe. As she approaches the vehicle, the driver hands an older woman a parcel containing groceries, a blanket, and a small envelope containing an unspecified amount of cash. "Malaika" is the Ndebele term for the cross-border drivers transporting goods from Zimbabwe to South Africa. Thulani Ncube, 42, is the driver, whose real name we withholds to safeguard his privacy. He delivers supplies to villagers in the frontier region every two weeks, most of which are smuggled.
A UN resolution on Srebrenica rekindles tensions
We anticipate that the United Nations will adopt a resolution on Wednesday designating July 11 as an international day of remembrance for the 1995 Srebrenica genocide. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has vowed to "fight until the last moment" in opposition to the initiative, notably alienating Serb leaders.
Ex-lawyer Michael Cohen says Trump ordered him to pay hush money
Through her testimony, the main witness in Donald Trump's Manhattan trial has repeatedly linked a 2016 hush-money arrangement to the former president. Michael Cohen, the former attorney for Donald Trump, stated that they spoke promptly following the wire transfer of $130,000 (£104,000) to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. He testified that it was one of numerous occasions he worked "at the direction and for the benefit" of Mr. Trump.
Gaza lost much more than a hospital at al-Shifa
Following a two-week assault, the Israeli military eventually withdrew from al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza last month, leaving behind nothing but ruins and scenes of destruction reminiscent of the end of the world. Deceased corpses littered the ground. The majority of structures were gutted and reduced to ruins by fire. Al-Shifa cost Gaza considerably more than the destruction of its leading medical facility because Al-Shifa represented the people of Gaza significantly more than a hospital.
Army officer resigns over US support for Israel’s Gaza war
A former US Army member revealed that his nation's "unqualified support" for Israel's Gaza conflict prompted his resignation several months ago. Major Harrison Mann wrote on LinkedIn on Monday that he felt "indescribable shame and guilt." November marked his resignation from the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).
Protests increase after Georgia passes ‘foreign agent’ law
The Georgian parliament passed a divisive "foreign agent" law, sparking weeks of widespread street protests. However, the president of Georgia is currently likely to veto the measure; an additional vote in the Tbilisi parliament could override this veto. Critics claim that some could manipulate the legislation, known as "Russian law," to violate civil liberties.
She resigns as Gates Foundation co-chair and receives $12.5bn
Melinda French Gates has announced her intention to relinquish her position as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, an organization founded over two decades ago by her and her ex-husband, Bill Gates. "I did not arrive at this decision lightly," French Gates wrote on X on Monday. "I am extremely proud of the foundation Bill and I established together, as well as the extraordinary work it is undertaking to bring attention to global inequities."
Defence funding increase will buy 25 new warships for the UK – Shapps
The defense secretary stated that twenty-two ships are "already in the system" and that the Royal Marines have a commitment for three new ships, with the potential for an additional three. The government reveals the purpose of its proposed increase in defense expenditure, paving the way for the Royal Navy to receive 25 new warships, with the possibility of an additional 3.
US vows Ukraine military help to make ‘real difference’
Secretary of State of the United States Antony Blinken has assured Ukraine that "substantial" military assistance is en route. Blinken unexpectedly arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday for a diplomatic visit to emphasize U.S. support. Political wrangling in Washington led to the ultimate approval of a military aid package in April. Russia, meanwhile, has endeavored to capitalize on the situation by establishing a new front line in the northeastern Kharkiv region and launching massive missile barrages.