World · 3 min read
In Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, the vulnerable Kipawa neighborhood along the Msimbazi River prepares for heavy rains and rising waters expected with El Niño. Most residents live in informal areas lacking adequate sanitation and drainage.
World · 3 min read
Iranian foreign chief Abbas Araghchi stated no military solution is possible for the Middle East war as talks between Iran and the US remain stalled more than seven months after hostilities began.
World · 3 min read
A passenger on Flydubai Flight 1073 reports crew members took control of the cockpit after the co-pilot attacked the captain with an axe. The flight, carrying 182 people to Israel, made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia despite severe damage to the rudder.
World · 3 min read
The Curiosity rover successfully drilled its 48th rock, Basque Lakes, in the Cache Creek quadrangle of Gale Crater on Mars. This area, named after a geologically diverse region in British Columbia, Canada, parallels terrestrial lakes with unusual chemistries. X-ray diffraction analysis of the sample is expected to reveal insights into Mars' geological history.
World · 4 min read
NASA's Curiosity rover took a 360° panoramic selfie at Vera Rubin Ridge on Mars, combining 61 images after ascending 1 km from Gale Crater floor.
World · 1 min read
In the UK, two Iranians have been charged with preparing an attack against the Jewish community in northern England, amid diplomatic tensions and lingering fears following last year's deadly Manchester synagogue attack.
World · 3 min read
Russia continues its strikes on Kiev by targeting the bridges connecting the city's two banks. The southern bridge was hit overnight on October 1-2, causing major traffic chaos expected to last the weekend and heavily affecting residents' mobility.
World · 4 min read
North Korea fired a ballistic missile from its east coast into the Sea of Japan, according to South Korea's military. This launch comes amid heightened tensions after an explosion injured three South Korean soldiers last month in the demilitarized zone.
World · 3 min read
Historian Florian Louis, co-director of a work on the global history of imperialisms, challenges the notion that imperialisms disappeared after 1991, citing examples such as Trump’s policies, China, and Russia.
World · 3 min read
Israelis living abroad must travel back to Israel to vote in the October 27 legislative elections. Rising airfare prices lead some to forgo vacations or family reunions to exercise their voting rights, according to France 24.
World · 2 min read
In Mayotte, water shortages causing four-day weekly outages have sparked a refusal to pay water bills. The local water company faces 40 million euros in unpaid bills, reports RFI.
World · 1 min read
On September 26, 2023, Abbas Kamel, then head of Egyptian intelligence, made a discreet visit to Israel to warn of a major imminent Hamas attack in Gaza, according to Vivian Salama's investigation published by France 24.
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