The US vetoed a UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate Gaza ceasefire and unrestricted aid access, citing its failure to condemn Hamas. This occurred amidst ongoing Israeli operations and rising casualties. While most members supported the resolution, the US, Israel's key ally, insisted on Hamas disarmament.
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A devastating fire ripped through a drug rehabilitation clinic in central Mexico, claiming the lives of 12 individuals and leaving several others injured. Authorities are investigating the cause, with suspicions of criminal gang involvement due to past cartel attacks on similar facilities.
Amid pressure from the Trump administration to increase deportations, ICE is undergoing another leadership shake-up, with several senior officials stepping down or being reassigned. This follows the administration's ambitious goal of 3,000 daily arrests, a significant increase from current rates. Despite internal uncertainty, ICE leadership is urging staff to stay focused on fulfilling their mandate.
Burundi's parliamentary elections are underway, shadowed by concerns over fairness. The ruling CNDD-FDD party is heavily favored after the main opposition, CNL, faced significant obstacles, including the suspension and barring of its leader, Agathon Rwasa. Amidst a deep socio-economic crisis marked by shortages and high inflation, other candidates report harassment.
The UN warns of a high probability that average global warming will surpass the 1.5 degrees Celsius benchmark between 2025 and 2029, following record-breaking temperatures in recent years. The report highlights the increasing negative impacts on economies, daily lives, and ecosystems, emphasizing the urgent need to cut fossil fuel emissions and transition to clean energy to mitigate dangerous levels of warming.
A Guatemalan man, wrongfully deported to Mexico despite fearing persecution, has been returned to the US following a judicial order. This marks the first successful return after similar directives to the Trump administration. The man's return highlights judicial interventions against administrative errors in deportation cases, differing from other cases where individuals remain abroad despite court orders.
A Frenchman accused of murdering his Tunisian neighbour in the south of France will appear before an anti-terrorism judge on Thursday, the national anti-terror prosecutor's office said. Christophe B, a French national in his 50s, shot and killed Miraoui, a Tunisian man in his 40s, on Saturday in the southern town of Puget-sur-Argens before wounding another neighbour, a Turkish national.
Iran executed Pedram Madani for allegedly spying for Mossad. Madani was convicted of transmitting classified information and meeting Mossad officers. He was also accused of traveling to Israel and acquiring illicit wealth. This execution follows similar cases of individuals accused of collaborating with Israel. Tensions between Iran and Israel remain high amid ongoing regional conflicts. Iran accuses Israel of covert operations within its borders.
Following a severe heatwave, Pakistan has been struck by intense storms, resulting in at least 32 fatalities and over 150 injuries in the past week. Northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa experienced five deaths on Thursday due to heavy rains and strong winds, with continued stormy weather expected in northern and central regions.
Water scarcity is intensifying across Europe due to climate change, threatening various sectors and citizens' access. The European Commission is set to unveil a Water Resilience Strategy, emphasizing efficiency and technological solutions. However, environmental groups advocate for nature-based approaches, highlighting their cost-effectiveness and sustainability in addressing the escalating water crisis.