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Scorching Heat from North Africa Causes Deadly Heatwaves and Wildfires Across Southern Europe

As warm winds from North Africa swept across the Mediterranean, several southern European countries, including Greece, Cyprus, and Türkiye, have been grappling with severe heatwaves. These waves of torrid temperatures, which in many locales reached and exceeded 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), have triggered health emergencies, exacerbated wildfires, and even led to fatalities. In Greece, the relentless scorching heat turned deadly, claiming the lives of at least five tourists within just a few weeks. …

UN Secretary-General Expresses Deep Concern Over Lives Lost in East Africa Flooding

Nairobi, Kenya – UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed deep distress over the devastating impact of recent floods in East Africa, particularly in Kenya, Burundi, Somalia, and Tanzania. The deluge has claimed hundreds of lives and affected many others in the region. Guterres extended his condolences to the governments and people of the affected countries, especially to the families of the deceased and injured. The UN, along with its partners, is collaborating closely with national authorities …

Man confesses to setting deadly fire in Johannesburg to cover up murder and reignites housing crisis debate in South Africa

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – A shocking revelation has come to light in the investigation of the deadly August 2023 fire that claimed the lives of 77 people in a downtown Johannesburg building occupied by squatters. According to authorities, a 29-year-old South African man has admitted to setting the fire in an attempt to cover up a murder, sparking a blaze that resulted in the tragic loss of so many lives. The suspect confessed to his …

Hamas Terror Plot Uncovered: Israel Warns of Imminent Attacks in Middle East, Europe, and Africa

JERUSALEM, Israel – Israeli security authorities have reported that Hamas is actively plotting to carry out terrorist attacks in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. Mossad, the Israeli security agency, and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have disclosed “considerable” evidence revealing Hamas’s efforts to expand violent operations abroad with the intention of targeting civilians globally. This revelation follows the arrest of seven suspects in Denmark and Germany, who were allegedly acting on behalf of Hamas …

South Africa Accuses Israel of Genocide in Gaza, Sparks Global Outcry

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – On January 11th, South Africa announced that it will take a case before the UN’s International Court of Justice, accusing Israel of perpetrating a genocide in Gaza. This accusation comes as a response to Israel’s offensive in Gaza, which has sparked outrage and condemnation from various corners of the world. The term “genocide” has been increasingly used by protesters, commentators, and officials in the West and beyond, in relation to Israel’s …

Brazil Shows Solidarity with South Africa in ICJ Case Against Israel’s Gaza Attacks

Sao Paulo, Brazil – The Brazilian government has announced its support for the case filed by South Africa against Israel’s attacks on the Gaza Strip, a move that has sparked optimism among Palestinian associations in Brazil. The decision came shortly after President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva met with Palestinian Ambassador Ibrahim Alzeben in Brasilia to discuss the ongoing conflict. Lula emphasized the need for Israel to cease its indiscriminate and disproportionate use of force …