The country has recorded its highest ever temperature – 49.6C (121.3F) – for the third day in a row.
Month: June 2021
Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict: Street celebrations as rebels seize capital
Supporters celebrate in Mekelle as officials flee the city and the government calls for a ceasefire.
Crackdown: China Orders Citizens to ‘Hunt Down’ All Books with Religion, State ‘Church’ Sings Pro-Communist Song
Religious freedom is barely even a concept in communist China, and now it’s under fresh assault from the anti-Christian regime.
Miami building collapse: Relatives face agonising wait for news
Families say not enough is being done to find the scores of people still missing.
US Airstrikes Target Iran-Backed Militias in Syria, Iraq
The U.S. military, under the direction of President Joe Biden, conducted airstrikes Sunday against what it said were “facilities used […]
Dutch Leader Says Hungary ‘Must Leave’ EU, Vows to Bring Hungary ‘To Its Knees’ Over LGBTQ in Schools
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said Hungary “must leave” the European Union (EU) or reverse a new bill banning content […]
Florida building collapse: Fifth body found in survivor hunt
It comes after a 2018 report highlighting a “major error” in the building’s design was made public.
4 Die in Hot Air Balloon Crash in New Mexico’s Largest City
Four people died and one person was in critical condition after a hot air balloon they were riding in hit […]
George Floyd murder: Derek Chauvin sentenced to over 22 years
Derek Chauvin was convicted last month of killing Mr Floyd, whose death sparked global protests.
Miami building collapse: 159 missing, officials say
Four people are confirmed dead, but rescuers are continuing to search the rubble for survivors.