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Thursday, 05 September 2024 22:40
Wales: archbishop urges joint action to solve rivers crisis
Archbishop Andrew John of Wales has emphasised the importance of joint action in addressing the crisis of river pollution. A Church-led summit on river pollution is set for November, bringing together over 70 farmers, water industry…
Thursday, 05 September 2024 22:38
France: migrant deaths in small boats ‘a problem of UK’s making’
The ongoing migrant crisis has reshaped France’s northern coast, especially Boulogne. French rescue workers and officials are witnessing a tragic pattern of migrants fleeing death only to perish in dangerous Channel crossings. While both France and…
Thursday, 05 September 2024 22:36
Italy: Indian ‘fixer’ faces indictment for exploiting hundreds
An Indian ‘fixer’, Tara Chand Tanwar, is likely to face indictment for a long history of criminal activity. One example concerns Sandeep, from Rajasthan, who was working in Italy but lost his job in 2015. He…
Thursday, 05 September 2024 22:32
Gaza: USA files charges against Hamas leaders
The USA has filed criminal charges against Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, and five other individuals for orchestrating the deadly attack on 7 October which killed 1,200 people, including forty Americans. The charges include conspiracy…
Thursday, 05 September 2024 22:27
East Asia: the Pope’s longest-ever trip
Pope Francis, despite health challenges, has embarked on his longest trip as pope, visiting Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Singapore. In this significant visit, which will cover over 32,000 km, he will aim to…
Thursday, 05 September 2024 22:23
Venezuela: arrest warrant for opposition leader draws international condemnation
Venezuela’s decision to issue an arrest warrant for opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia has sparked international condemnation. Canada, the USA, and Brazil have all criticised Nicolás Maduro for his crackdown on opposition members following a contested…