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Humanitarian access in Gaza has sunk to alarming lows. According to a United Nations official, getting essential supplies to residents in parts of the north—the area under siege—is nearly impossible. This stark reality stands in contrast to recent claims from the United States, which suggested that Israel is not hindering humanitarian aid to Gaza. This assertion seems to sidestep the complexities of U.S. military support for Israel amidst the ongoing crisis. Israel maintains that it is actively working to address the…

California has made headlines for its unusual encounters between humans and bears, but recent events have taken a bizarre twist. Reports of bears climbing into vehicles, especially high-end ones, raised eyebrows among insurance investigators, signaling that something fishy might be going on. This curious situation led to what the California Insurance Department affectionately dubbed "Operation Bear Claw." Four individuals from Los Angeles have found themselves in a heap of legal trouble, having been arrested under…

Lee Carsley’s big move sure did the trick this time.England's temporary coach made waves by starting the Nations League game against Greece with captain Harry Kane watching from the bench. It was a gutsy decision that paid off handsomely, as the youthful squad cruised to a 3-0 triumph in Athens.Contrast that with the defeat a month earlier when Carsley rolled the dice by fielding a team without a recognized striker due to Kane's injury. Packed with midfielders, England ended up losing 2-1 to Greece at Wembley. Ouch.Carsley…

A handful of nations have officially punched their tickets to the 35th edition of the renowned African Cup of Nations, all set to unfold in Morocco. Countries like Nigeria, Tunisia, South Africa, Uganda, and Equatorial Guinea stood tall during the intense fifth round of qualifying matches. In a dramatic turn of events, Nigeria's ace striker Victor Osimhen salvaged a point for the Super Eagles against Benin, leveling the score at 1-1 with a late equalizer. Remarkably, the three-time champions had already cemented their…

Let's dive into the latest from the Kenya Medical Research Institute, affectionately known as KEMRI, who is cooking up a storm with a fresh partnership. They're joining forces with Tonix Pharmaceuticals, an innovative biopharma outfit from across the pond in the U.S., to dish out a clinical trial for a brand-new mpox vaccine. Talk about global collaborations shaking things up! On a rather somber note, picture this: a beleaguered patient battling mpox is tended to in a hospital nestled on the periphery of Goma, North Kivu…

In the sun-scorched stretches of Kenya's Dadaab refugee camp, many Somali families have sought shelter, not only from the turbulence of war but also from the ever-encroaching shadows of climate change. This narrative crafts a tapestry of human resilience, reflecting lives uprooted and rebuilt under the blistering African sun. Originally opened in 1991, Dadaab became a sanctuary for those escaping Somalia's civil war. However, recent years have seen another wave—a flood of climate migrants. Monumental droughts, compounded by…

A collaborative effort among various firms has welcomed the arrival of the initial set of 275 container wagons, designed to boost the transport capabilities of the Lobito Corridor project. This ambitious railway initiative stretches from Angola's Lobito port, reaching into the Democratic Republic of Congo and extending to Zambia. Unveiled in 2023 as part of the G7 Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment, this corridor is backed by both the United States and the European Union. Once fully operational, it…

The task force known as Operation Vala Umgodi, part of the South African Police Service operating in the North West province, has reiterated its plea for illegal miners who remain underground to resurface. Currently, law enforcement is engaged in a tense standoff with a significant number of illegal miners who find themselves stuck in an abandoned mining shaft. In response to the situation, police have effectively sealed off the entry points that these miners use to bring in supplies. As a result, these individuals are now…

Pompeii, one of the world’s most renowned archaeological sites, is making moves to tackle the increasing issue of overcrowding. Starting now, this iconic UNESCO World Heritage site will limit daily visitors to a maximum of 20,000, a significant step aimed at preserving both the site and the safety of its guests. This innovative measure is part of what officials are calling an "experimental" program, necessitating that each visitor purchase a named ticket. During the summer months, these tickets will be allocated into…

"Al-Shabaab will meet its match and lose," says Ethiopia, pledging ongoing efforts to neutralize the group's influence. The country remains unswerving in its mission to protect its borders and preserve the progress made so far. In a weekly press gathering on November 14, 2024, Ambassador Nebiat Getachew, who speaks on behalf of Ethiopia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, underscored Ethiopia's significant role in weakening al-Shabaab’s impact across the region. “We won't take our foot off the pedal,” Getachew declared,…