Rwanda's capital, Kigali, is "safer than London," according to the minister of Rishi Sunak.
According to British Deputy Foreign Secretary Andrew Mitchell, Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, is "arguably safer than London." Does he have any merit to his claim? To what extent is London unsafe?
Bangladesh heatwave: Dhaka swelters under 40°C temperatures
This heatwave in Bangladesh is the longest it has been in 76 years. Schools are closed until Thursday due to the heatstroke deaths of at least ten people. The lack of rain and intense heat are threatening the livelihoods of thousands of people on low incomes, including many farmers.
Following a contentious vote, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was elected to a second term.
For a second term, Shehbaz Sharif has been voted prime minister by Pakistani politicians. Voter fraud accusations and political violence tainted last month's elections. A majority was not won by a single party. However, in order to create a coalition government and enable Sharif to be elected, the two biggest parties in parliament worked together.
Ghana's legislature approves a bill to intensify the suppression of LGBTQ+ rights.
On Wednesday, February 28, the Ghanaian parliament approved a contentious bill that would significantly curtail LGBTQ rights in the nation. This comes only one week after the parliament rejected a proposal to soften some of the bill's provisions, which included non-custodial sentences like counseling for gay sex instead of jail time.
Rafah's embrace of Ramadan: A destroyed mosque is transformed into a place of worship
Palestinian Muslims find it difficult to observe Ramadan customarily because of Israel's targeting of mosques. Rafah residents are repurposing the remains as a place of worship despite the damage.
UK local elections: Prime Minister Sunak's party suffers major losses.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party has suffered a significant defeat in municipal elections. The polls come just months before a parliamentary election. While the main opposition Labour Party increased its vote share, smaller parties and independents also performed well.
Nigeria abductions: 61 individuals are taken hostage by gunmen in Buda village
Sixty-one individuals, primarily women and children, were taken hostage by gunmen who raided a different community in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Over 300 people are currently unaccounted for following the third attack in less than a week.
Lionel Messi's name saves an Argentine grandmother from Hamas abductors
Lionel Messi's name was apparently enough to rescue an Argentine grandmother from Hamas abductors in Gaza, as she describes her terrifying ordeal. Watch in.
UK: Ex-curator is hauled before the British Museum for alleged theft; he refutes the allegations!
A former curator was hauled into court by the British Museum on Tuesday. The museum claimed the ex-employee had stolen hundreds of artifacts and sold them online. Keep an eye out for additional information!
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