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Burkina Faso military accused of civilian massacre
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has issued the allegation and demanded that the African Union and the United Nations provide investigators and assist local efforts to apprehend the perpetrators. In assaults on two villages, Burkina Faso military forces have been accused of massacring 223 civilians, including infants.
Scottish Greens-SNP power-sharing accord falls
After much deliberation, the first minister terminated the power-sharing agreement between the Scottish National Party and the Scottish Green Party. The action follows the government's decision to discontinue the prescription of puberty blockers for individuals under the age of 18 and to eliminate climate targets. First Minister Humza Yousaf is expected to face a motion of no confidence, as declared by the Conservatives.
Acid reflux meds like TUMS, Prilosec up migraine risk 70%
According to one study, the use of common over-the-counter gastritis medications such as TUMS or Prilosec can increase the likelihood of developing migraines by as much as 70 percent. A cohort of 11,800 individuals was analyzed by researchers from the University of Maryland, of which 2,100 were users of over-the-counter anti-heartburn medications.
Outrage about crowding Visitors to Venice start paying today
Venice becomes the first city globally to implement a payment system exclusively for visitors. To verify that individuals beyond entry points possess a QR code, officials conduct arbitrary inspections. Despite this, not all individuals are content. Visitors to Venice are now required to pay an entrance fee by a contentious scheme that went into effect today. The pilot program is intended to deter tourists and reduce the volume of visitors that congest the canals during the height of the holiday season, thereby making the city more habitable for locals, according to authorities.
Meadows, Giuliani indicted in Arizona election scheme
A grand jury in the state of Arizona has indicted sixteen individuals, including Mark Meadows, the chief of staff for Donald Trump, and Rudy Giuliani, an attorney, on charges related to their purported involvement in nullifying the former president's defeat in the 2020 election. Eleven Republicans are charged in the indictment issued late Wednesday by the state attorney general. The document in question was erroneously submitted to Congress, wherein it claimed that Trump had secured the crucial state for 2020.
US Supreme Court considers sending Trump immunity claim back
On Thursday, the United States Supreme Court indicated its willingness to remand Donald Trump's criminal case concerning his endeavors to annul the 2020 election to a lower court. This remand would enable the court to determine whether specific elements of the indictment constituted "official acts" shielded by presidential immunity.
Ukraine war: Kyiv first utilises longer-range US missiles
American officials have confirmed that Ukraine has begun employing longer-range ballistic missiles against Russia, which were provided in secret by the United States. This month, the firearms that were previously delivered as part of a US support package materialized. Officials stated that to preserve "operational security" in Ukraine, they were not publicly disclosed.
BHP acquires Anglo American for £31bn mining transaction
A prospective result of mining giant BHP's £31 billion offer to acquire competitor Anglo American is the formation of the largest copper miner in the world. The world's largest platinum producer, Anglo American, which is listed on the FTSE 100, stated that its much larger Australian competitor, BHP, submitted an "unsolicited, non-binding, and highly conditional" all-share bid for the group.
US weighs fund cut to feared Israeli army unit
It is anticipated that the United States government will isolate Netzah Yehuda and sever its funding, marking the inaugural instance of such an action directed at an Israeli military organization. On the West Bank, the road leading to the village of Jiljiliya is anything but typical. The route is flanked by imposing residences featuring grand gates and opulent embellishments. Because Palestinian Americans return here after years of laborious pursuits in the land of opportunity to construct their ideal homes.
Antony Blinken faces a difficult China tour. Will it help?
Mu Yang, the quarterback, exclaims, "Three, two, one - hut!" as he tosses the ball across the field. Henry Mu, a teammate of his for the Beijing Cyclones, dashes to the corner in an attempt to capture the ball, his studs colliding with the AstroTurf as he leaps. Henry exclaims, "I was astounded to discover American football here." He is momentarily taken a deep breath. "It's very tough, physically and mentally, you must defeat your fear."
Students persist Gaza protests post arrests in California, Texas
Despite dozens of protesters being arrested at esteemed academic institutions such as Emory University in Georgia, Boston's Emerson College, and the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin), student protesters in the United States have vowed to continue their demonstrations against Israel's war on Gaza. As the nationwide demonstrations intensified on Thursday, hundreds of students from universities throughout the nation's capital, Washington, DC, gathered at George Washington University.
Fourth arrested for small boat Channel crossing deaths
The suspects are suspected of aiding and abetting unauthorized immigration and unlawfully entering the United Kingdom. An additional 55 individuals who were reportedly present on board have been identified. A fourth individual has been apprehended on suspicion of immigration-related offences, following the demise of five migrants, one of whom was a minor, in an attempt to traverse the Channel.
