Author: Sofia Ferreira Santos
Venezuela’s opposition party claims to have won the presidential election, disputing the victory of President Nicolás Maduro. Worldwide protests are being organized in support of the opposition’s claim, with the US and the European Union backing the call for detailed data from polling stations. The opposition leader, Maria Corina Machado, urges Venezuelans to protest on August 17, supported by evidence released online that supposedly proves the opposition candidate, Edmundo González, won by a wide margin. The Maduro government, backed by the National Electoral Council, insists that their declared results are valid and accuses the opposition of producing fake evidence. Tensions…
Thousands of protesters in Serbia took to the streets of Belgrade to voice their opposition to plans to mine lithium, essential for electric car batteries. The activists argued that the project would irreversibly damage the environment in Serbia’s Jadar Valley. Despite the initial revocation of Rio Tinto’s mining license in 2022 following public outcry, the project resumed last month after a court ruling and government reversal. President Aleksandar Vucic assured strict safety measures would be implemented, but protesters demanded a permanent ban on lithium and boron mining due to health and environmental concerns. The demonstrations included occupying train stations and…
In the aftermath of a tragic Israeli air strike on a school building in Gaza that resulted in the deaths of over 70 people, US Vice-President Kamala Harris condemned the loss of civilian life and called for a ceasefire. The strike, which targeted a building sheltering displaced Palestinians, has drawn criticism from various Western and regional powers. Israel claims the al-Taba’een school served as a military facility for Hamas and Islamic Jihad, while Hamas denies these accusations. The attack has highlighted the controversial dynamic of the Gaza war, with Israel targeting civilian infrastructure that it claims are used for planning…
38 minutes ago By Sofia Ferreira Santos, BBC News Reuters President Biden and the First Lady arriving in New Jersey for a fundraiser US President Joe Biden remains optimistic about his chances of winning the presidential election despite criticism of his recent debate performance. Attending fundraising events in New York and New Jersey, Biden defended his debate showing against Donald Trump, acknowledging his flaws but promising victory. Critics within the Democratic Party questioned Biden’s suitability as a candidate following the debate, with some suggesting a change might be necessary. However, Biden’s campaign chairwoman emphasized that internal polling showed no significant shift in…