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Friday, 20 September 2024 09:45
France: husband admits drugging his wife and allowing others to rape her
Dominique Pélicot, 71, has admitted in court to repeatedly drugging and facilitating the rape of his wife Gisèle for nearly a decade. In a case that has shaken France, he confessed his role in the assaults,…
Friday, 20 September 2024 09:39
Lebanon: exploding Hezbollah pagers and hand-held radios
A series of explosions rocked southern Lebanon on 18 September, as hand-held radios used by Hezbollah were remotely detonated, marking the deadliest day since cross-border fighting with Israel began nearly a year ago. The explosions killed…
Friday, 20 September 2024 09:37
USA: Biden and Harris call Trump after second assassination attempt
Both Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have spoken briefly to Donald Trump, following a second apparent assassination attempt against him on 15 September. Harris expressed relief over Trump’s safety, while Biden focussed on safety and protection…
Friday, 20 September 2024 09:35
Philippines / China: standoff in South China Sea
After a five-month standoff with China over Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea, the Philippines have had to withdraw a coastguard vessel from the area because of bad weather, crew health issues and damage due…
Friday, 20 September 2024 09:33
Ecuador: proposal to allow foreign military bases again
President Daniel Noboa has proposed changing Ecuador’s constitution to allow foreign military bases, a move aimed at combating transnational crime and drug trafficking. He argues that Ecuador needs international military assistance to address escalating gang violence.…
Friday, 20 September 2024 09:31
Cameroon: devastating floods
In recent weeks, heavy rains have devastated Mayo Danay in the far north of Cameroon, with Yagoua particularly affected. The unprecedented flooding has caused at least ten deaths, submerged entire neighbourhoods, and damaged 185 primary schools…