Newborn found dead on migrant boat off Italy’s Lampedusa as islanders protest
Nearly 126,000 migrants have arrived in Italy this year, almost double the figure by the same date in 2022
Day: September 16, 2023
Do not forget the people of the Atlas Mountains
The earthquake in Morocco devastated communities that were already suffering from neglect. They need urgent help.
EU rushes to address migrant surge on Italy’s Lampedusa island
The EU said Saturday that its top official Ursula von der Leyen would visit the Italian island of Lampedusa, as Rome called on Brussels for help after a surge in migrant arrivals.
‘An unfillable void’: Grad student’s family speaks out as outrage over Seattle officer body camera video grows
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California Sues 5 Major Oil Companies Over Climate Risks Deception
The US state of California sued five of the world’s largest oil companies on Friday, alleging the firms caused billions of dollars in damages and misled the public by minimising the risks from fossil fuels, according to a court filing.
French stained glass museum reflects past and present art
The Cité du Vitrail, in the French city of Troyes, is dedicated to the art of stained glass. From medieval to modern times, the museum’s extraordinary history will be on glittering display during this weekend’s European Heritage Days on 16 and 17 Sept…
Kim Jong-un inspects nuclear-capable aircraft on Russia visit
Moscow’s defence minister shows North Korean leader weapons including hypersonic missiles at airfield near VladivostokThe North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, inspected Russian nuclear-capable strategic bombers, hypersonic missiles and warships on Saturda…
Erdogan says Turkiye may part ways with the EU. He implied the country could end its membership bid
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Saturday that Turkiye may part ways with the European Union, implying that the country is thinking about ending its bid to join the 27-nation bloc.
‘Big Oil has been lying to us’: Califonia sues oil giants over climate change damages
The US state of California sued five of the world’s largest oil companies on Friday, alleging the firms caused billions of dollars in damages and misled the public by minimizing the risks from fossil fuels, according to a court filing.
Beer flows and crowds descend on Munich for the official start of Oktoberfest
The beer is flowing and millions of people descending on the Bavarian capital to celebrate the official opening of Oktoberfest.