On August 1, 2024, thousands of mostly young people poured onto the streets across Nigeria to protest against the country’s worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation. Security forces fired tear gas to disperse protesters in several places, including the capital, Abuja, and the northern city of Kano. The demonstrations were fueled by rising living costs, and some protesters chanted, “We are hungry” as they voiced their grievances. During the protest, the Nigerian police has been accused of firing on the protesters who from all indications are involved in a peaceful protest which is within the exercise of their individual human rights. The cost-of-living…
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Home » Places » London Iconic green oasis near royal landmarks. Welcome to our comprehensive travel guide for visiting St James’s Park, a destination known for its unique blend of cultural richness, history, and educational value in London, United Kingdom. Here, you will find detailed insights into what makes St James’s Park such a unique cultural attraction. About St James’s Park, London’s oldest Royal Park, is a haven for culture enthusiasts and food lovers. Nestled in the city’s heart, it offers lush green spaces, a serene lake, and stunning views of landmarks like Buckingham Palace and Big Ben. The park’s…
Geneva/New York, 21 May – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is proud to announce the appointment of renowned television and film actress and social activist America Ferrera as its new Global Goodwill Ambassador. Ferrera is an Oscar-nominated and Emmy, Golden Globe, and SAG Award-winning celebrated actress, director, and producer, known for her many iconic roles in TV and film including Ugly Betty, Real Women Have Curves, Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Superstore, and most recently, the history-making Barbie, for which she garnered her first Academy Award nomination. “I could not be more honored to be entrusted with the role…
The southern African region is battling with drought at present. This is the result of El Niño, a natural climate cycle characterised by changes in Pacific Ocean temperatures. It has effects on global weather patterns, particularly rainfall and temperature. The drought has hit the region’s agricultural productivity hard. Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe have declared a state of disaster with respect to their current agricultural outputs. They are seeking humanitarian assistance in the form of food aid to feed their people. The downturn also has economic implications, since over 70% of people residing in the region’s rural areas rely on agriculture…
Bearing witness to the profound consequences of violence and injustice for a long period of time can deeply fracture communities, resulting in collective trauma. But, where there is oppression, a determined resistance will always rise to challenge it. One such example is the unyielding battle Sicilians have waged against the mafia. Despite facing the overwhelming force of the mafia, with its violent methods and sinister political alliances, many Sicilians have refused to remain silent. Archival records indicate that as far back as the 1870s, Sicilians started to defy and confront the mafia’s tyrannical power. Over the past 30 years, the…
Gardaí have issued a traffic warning to football fans heading to the UEFA Europa League final at the Aviva Stadium tomorrow (May 22). Attendance at the highly anticipated final between Atalanta and Germany is expected to be in excess of 48,000 people, with Gardaí implementing a large scale traffic management and policing plan. Heavy volumes of traffic can be expected in Dublin City Centre and in the general Dublin 4 area throughout the day, culminating in a gradual build-up around the stadium in the lead up to kick-off at 8pm, and an immediate build-up of traffic post event. A Fan…
Jesse’s Cleaning Service LLC retaliated against workers seeking paid sick leave GREENVILLE, MS – The Department of Labor has obtained a federal consent judgment that requires a Greenville cleaning and janitorial service and its owner to pay more than $127,000 in back wages, liquidated damages and compensatory damages following a court’s finding that the two illegally terminated workers for asserting their rights to federally-mandated sick leave. Before entering a consent judgment on March 4, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi issued an order finding that Jesse’s Cleaning Service LLC illegally terminated the workers after they asserted their right…
The invitation to Russia is fast becoming a diplomatic conundrum for France as world leaders prepare to gather on the beaches of Normandy on June 6. POLITICO reported last week that several World War II allied nations were not thrilled about France’s decision to invite Russia. Last month, Mission Libération, the organizer of the commemorations, confirmed that while Russian President Vladimir Putin was persona non grata due to the war in Ukraine, Russian representatives would be invited to the ceremony. The Soviet Union lost 27 million lives in World War II and Russia has in the past been invited to…
On Thursday last week, Australian media began reporting that an unnamed “commercial health information organisation” had been targeted by cyber criminals. Within hours, reports quickly confirmed that data relating to digital prescriptions for Australian patients had been caught up in a ransomware incident at the Melbourne-based MediSecure. The public may be concerned at the lack of information shared to date, with the Australian government still saying it is in the preliminary stages of its response, and investigations are ongoing. It is quite normal for such investigations to take time. In fact, it’s likely to be several days (even weeks) before…
Waste operators who repeatedly ignored Environment Agency advice that their sites posed a persistent fire-risk – before fires broke out that burned for days – have been sentenced. Punishment included prison sentences spanning 6.5 years and fines totalling more than £103,000. The six defendants appeared for sentencing at Teesside crown court on Monday 20 May for multiple environmental offences spanning across three sites: Greenology (Liverton) Ltd at Liverton, near Loftus: involving its director Laura Hepburn, 44, of Stonebridgegate, Ripon, and manager Jonathan Guy Brudenell, 54, of no fixed address. Waste storage issues at this site culminated in a fire that…