Chocó, Colombia, Faces Deeper Hardship After an Earthquake
In Chocó, a predominantly Afro-Colombian and Indigenous region, “pain, hunger and homelessness await” survivors of last week’s earthquake, the governor says.
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Bondi library removes book How to Sell a Genocide from shelves after complaint
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Ukraine war briefing: Russian campaign to ‘weaponise winter’ under way
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Russia warns UK over supplying drones to Ukraine
An MoD spokesperson responds by saying Britain stands “shoulder to shoulder” with Ukraine.
Zambia’s Hichilema wins second term as president
Official results show Hichilema receiving about 60 percent of votes, compared with 38 percent for his main challenger.
Vigil held in central London for late Cambridge professor Jason Arday
Thousands mourned Jason Arday in central London, and voiced anger over the Cambridge professor’s media treatment.
Ex-workers tell of ‘chaotic atmosphere’ at new £400m prison
Former workers have described a “chaotic atmosphere” of under-staffing and inadequate training.
Heavy showers and thunderstorms bring risk of flash flooding to UK
Heavy showers are expected over the next few days, bringing a risk of flash flooding. But there are early indications heatwave conditions could return in September.
After Jason Arday’s Death, Mistaken Calls for Censorship
Some who once championed Arday seem to be trying to deflect from their own embarrassing credulity.
Disabled people in England to get 24-hour free bus travel
The change, which has been welcomed by campaign groups, will come into effect in England from April.