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Friday, 14 June 2024 12:24
Brazil: aftermath of catastrophic floods
Carla Rambo, middle-aged and exhausted, is trying to clear her damaged store in Porto Alegre, which was inundated for weeks after the catastrophic floods in early May. The floodwaters, carrying dangerous bacteria, have led to eight…
Friday, 14 June 2024 12:21
USA: first a president is convicted, now a president’s son
Joe Biden’s son Hunter has been found guilty on three federal gun charges - the first time a sitting president's son has been criminally convicted. The charges stem from his lying about his drug use on…
Friday, 07 June 2024 08:23
Gaza: Biden and Netanyahu equally desperate?
Joe Biden has proposed a ceasefire plan for Gaza comprising three stages: negotiating a captive exchange, achieving a permanent cessation of hostilities, and rebuilding homes and public facilities. He has urged immediate acceptance of the deal…
Friday, 07 June 2024 08:20
South Africa: ANC’s coalition dilemma
As predicted before the elections, the African National Congress (ANC) has lost its parliamentary majority, securing only 40% of the vote. To govern, it needs a coalition partner or might attempt a minority government. It could…
Friday, 07 June 2024 08:18
India: Modi claims victory, but loses overall control
Following the national elections, Narendra Modi is set to lose his parliamentary majority. His Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) may need to form alliances to retain power. The current poll results suggest that while the BJP will…
Friday, 07 June 2024 08:15
Mexico: first female president faces daunting task
Claudia Sheinbaum, former mayor of Mexico City, has been elected as Mexico's first female president, with 58% of the vote. This strengthens the Morena party's control, following outgoing president Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO). Despite concerns…