The meteorological observatory in China issued a blue alert for extreme weather for the next two days due to the solid thunderstorms and hail that have buffeted large areas of the country since last Saturday.
London's cease-fire protest: thousands of people march to the US embassy
Major European towns have once again seen protests in support of Palestinians today. Tens of thousands of demonstrators repeated appeals for an urgent ceasefire in Gaza during a march through central London, UK.
Rishi Sunak insists Tories are ‘united’ despite rumored plot to depose him
Despite widespread rumors of a plot to remove him from office as prime minister before the general election, Rishi Sunak has maintained that the Conservatives remain a single party.
US: A large fire breaks out at a famous seaside pier, and an abandoned restaurant catches fire
Firefighters attended to a large fire that started at a California beach. As firemen battled the blaze from below and from the ground, sending several water drops from helicopters to douse the flames, plumes of smoke could be seen over the pier.
A Palestinian music instructor provides solace and an escape for Gaza's displaced children.
Palestinian music instructor Mohamed Al-Habash provides solace, optimism, and a haven from conflict to displaced youngsters in Gaza. Al-Habash offers a secure environment for kids to express themselves and find comfort during the chaos around them through his music teachings. He uses the healing power of music to assist individuals in overcoming trauma and looking forward to a better future. Al-Habash's commitment and compassion significantly impact these young survivors, which gives them hope amidst the chaos.
Biden threatens Israel's weapons supply if it begins an assault on Rafah.
US President Joe Biden has threatened to cut off Israel's supply of weaponry if it launches a large-scale attack on Rafah. For weeks, Washington has pressed Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to send troops into the city in Gaza's south, where more than one and a half million displaced Palestinians have sought sanctuary.
Africa: Distinct regions are impacted by severe weather patterns.
Activists are urging African nations to declare a climate emergency and act immediately to address the issue. Droughts and climate change significantly impact conflicts in Africa. For farmers and herders who rely on rain-fed crops, severe droughts pose an existential threat. The state of the climate in Africa 2023 assessment states that warming is occurring on the continent more quickly than it is globally. This paper illustrates the unpredictable nature of climate shifts across the continent.
US urges a brief ceasefire in Gaza; Israel is warned against the Rafah offensive by the EU and US
A draft UNSC resolution on Israel's assault in Gaza was vetoed by the US, drawing strong criticism from both allies and adversaries. This is the US's third veto of a UNSC resolution calling for an end to hostilities in Gaza. Rather, Washington is proposing a resolution of its own that would bolster a short-term truce contingent on the release of all Israeli prisoners.
Who is funding Israel's war of genocide against Gaza?
Israel's attack on Gaza has killed some 32,000 Palestinians, largely using Western weapons and technology. And those weapons continue to be used in spite of mounting resistance. Who, then, is giving Israel the means to commit genocide? Would there be any legal repercussions?
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