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Corner: African women speak out about the sacrifices caused by the development of mineral resources, demand compensation for historical damages

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Corner: African women speak out about the sacrifices caused by the development of mineral resources, demand compensation for historical damages

On October 13, tens of thousands of attendees gathered at the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), which is being held in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. Photo taken in June 2016 at a copper-cobalt mine in southern Congo (2024 Reuters / Kenny Katombe) [JOHANNESBURG/BAKU, 13mh … Read more

Foreigners bet heavily on Trump’s victory in US presidential election prediction markets

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Foreigners bet heavily on Trump’s victory in US presidential election prediction markets

The blockchain-based prediction market “Polymarket” has revealed that the owners of four accounts that became a hot topic online by placing large bets on the victory of Republican candidate former President Trump there the US presidential election this year on the 18th is not American. In this photo, Mr. Trump is leaving the plane. Photo … Read more

Serbian Man Confesses to Killing Eight in Shooting Rampage near Belgrade: Prosecutors

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Serbian Man Confesses to Killing Eight in Shooting Rampage near Belgrade: Prosecutors

A shocking incident has occurred in Serbia, where a 20-year-old man has confessed to killing eight people and injuring 12 others. The suspect was apprehended by the authorities in the municipality where some of the shooting had occurred. Serbia is currently in mourning after two mass shootings – a school massacre in the capital on … Read more

“King Charles III Anointed and Crowned in Britain’s Biggest Ceremonial Event in 70 Years”

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“King Charles III Anointed and Crowned in Britain’s Biggest Ceremonial Event in 70 Years”

On May 6th, King Charles III was crowned in the largest ceremonial event to take place in Britain in over 70 years. The coronation, which dates back over 1,000 years to the time of King William the Conqueror, was held in Westminster Abbey in front of a congregation of world leaders and a global television … Read more

China’s tourism business during May Day holiday rebounds to pre-COVID levels: Government data

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China’s tourism business during May Day holiday rebounds to pre-COVID levels: Government data

China’s tourism industry has seen a remarkable rebound during the May Day holiday, reaching pre-COVID levels with a 70.8% rise in domestic trips from the previous year, according to official government data reported by Reuters. This year’s figures, from the first travel season without restrictions since the pandemic, are being used as a gauge of … Read more

“Meghan criticizes British media over coronation absence, citing letters to King Charles expressing concerns about royal family’s unconscious bias”

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“Meghan criticizes British media over coronation absence, citing letters to King Charles expressing concerns about royal family’s unconscious bias”

Meghan, the wife of Prince Harry, recently spoke out against the British media for their coverage of her decision not to attend the upcoming coronation of King Charles, citing reports that letters exchanged between her and the now king played a role in her decision. According to The Daily Telegraph, Meghan had written to King … Read more

A new report from UNICEF warns that people’s confidence in routine childhood vaccines has declined globally during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 52 out of 55 surveyed countries, public perception of vaccines for children declined between 2019 and 2021. Vaccine hesitancy poses a threat to children’s health as the next wave of deaths could be from preventable diseases like measles and diphtheria. Around 67 million children missed out on potentially lifesaving vaccines during the pandemic, but catching up efforts have stalled despite increasing outbreaks.

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A new report from UNICEF warns that people’s confidence in routine childhood vaccines has declined globally during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 52 out of 55 surveyed countries, public perception of vaccines for children declined between 2019 and 2021. Vaccine hesitancy poses a threat to children’s health as the next wave of deaths could be from preventable diseases like measles and diphtheria. Around 67 million children missed out on potentially lifesaving vaccines during the pandemic, but catching up efforts have stalled despite increasing outbreaks.

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused widespread disruptions to our daily lives, and it seems that even the most well-established medical practices are not immune to its effects. According to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the pandemic has sparked a growing distrust in childhood vaccines, which has the potential to have devastating consequences for public … Read more

Philippine toy maker creates life-like plushies of deceased pets for grieving owners using synthetic fur and customer-provided photos.

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Philippine toy maker creates life-like plushies of deceased pets for grieving owners using synthetic fur and customer-provided photos.

David Tan, a toy maker in the Philippines, is inundated with requests from grieving pet owners asking him to create stuffed replicas of their deceased animals. Tan and his team use photographs of the pets to create life-like stuffed toys using synthetic fur, which is airbrushed to reproduce the creatures’ colors and physical characteristics. The … Read more