Author: Malu Cursino
In a recent meeting between UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and US President Joe Biden, the topic of allowing Ukraine to use long-range missiles against Russia was discussed. There was no decision made on this matter, despite Russian President Vladimir Putin warning against such action. The US and UK have hesitated to authorize the use of long-range missiles, fearing further escalation in the conflict. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for these missiles to be used in order to defend against Russian attacks. The meeting also covered discussions on the war in Ukraine, as well as other global issues…
The tragic death of 26-year-old American and Turkish citizen Aysenur Ezgi Eygi in the West Bank during a protest against Jewish settlement expansion has sparked international outrage. Eygi was allegedly shot by Israeli troops, leading to calls for an investigation into her death. US officials, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken, have expressed condolences and promised to seek more information on the incident. Eygi, who was born in Antalya, Turkey, was involved in a campaign to protect farmers from Israeli settler violence. Her death comes shortly after Israeli forces withdrew from Jenin city, where a major operation resulted in the…
An explosion outside a synagogue in southern France is being investigated as “attempted terrorist murder”. Police believe the explosion was caused by two cars being set alight outside the Beth Yaacov synagogue in La Grande-Motte. A man carrying a Palestinian flag and possibly a handgun was caught on CCTV setting fire to the vehicles. The incident, described as “an attempt to kill Jews” by Jewish community leader Yonathan Arfi, targeted Saturday morning worshippers. Despite one police officer sustaining non-life-threatening injuries in the blast, five people, including the rabbi, were inside the synagogue at the time. The incident comes amidst a…
Carles Puigdemont, the exiled ex-Catalan leader, has managed to evade a massive police manhunt and flee Spain, according to his party. Spanish authorities launched a large manhunt for Puigdemont on Thursday after he suddenly returned to Spain, addressed crowds in Barcelona, and then disappeared. The 61-year-old is wanted by Spain for his involvement in the failed bid for Catalan independence in 2017. After a tumultuous 24 hours on the run, Puigdemont is back in Belgium, his party’s secretary general confirmed. In 2017, Puigdemont and other pro-independence leaders organized a referendum that was deemed illegal, leading to the declaration of independence…
10 minutes ago By Malu Cursino, BBC News Delphine MAYEUR / AFP Pro-independence supporters object to the detention of activists in New Caledonia Protests erupted in New Caledonia following the detention of seven pro-independence activists accused of inciting riots against a voting reform bill. Buildings were set on fire, and one of the detained activists was charged in connection with previous violence. President Macron intervened by suspending the proposed reforms to restore order in the territory. Getty Images In May, protests in New Caledonia led to widespread disruption France’s actions in detaining and moving activists have been condemned, leading to…
In a tragic incident in north-west Pakistan, a tourist was brutally killed by a violent mob after being accused of blasphemy against Islam. The police had tried to protect the man in Madyan, Swat district, but the mob gathered and took matters into their own hands. This heinous act is not isolated, as just last month, a Christian man faced a similar fate. The shocking video of the tourist’s body being paraded and set on fire has sparked outrage on social media. Authorities have taken action, with police opening a case against hundreds involved in the attack. The local mosque,…
15 hours ago By Malu Cursino, BBC News Reuters Thousands of people in Brazil have protested against a proposed nationwide law change which would equate abortion to homicide, even in cases where a pregnancy is the result of rape. It would mean women who terminate pregnancies after 22 weeks could be jailed for up to 20 years. Brazil’s ruling party opposes the move but conservatives in Congress are attempting to push the bill through. Protesters have gathered in many Brazilian cities in recent days, including Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Brasília. Some have carried placards reading “a girl is…