Kenya floods: Nearly 200 people have been murdered since March.
Floods and landslides in Kenya have killed 188 people since March, forcing hundreds of thousands to flee their homes, according to the government and Red Cross. Floods and landslides have killed dozens more people in neighboring Tanzania and Burundi.
US State Department calls Iran's attack "reckless and irresponsible."
Speaking on behalf of the US State Department, Vedant Patel reiterates that the US is "ironclad and unwavering" in its support of Israel, even as discussions on "the importance of de-escalation" with Israeli officials and regional partners continue. "It's crucial to stand back and remember that we strongly condemn this careless and reckless attack by the Iranian regime. We are steadfastly committed to Israel's security and their right to self-defense." Iran claims that the attack it carried out over the weekend was a response to Israel attacking its consulate in Damascus; nonetheless, Patel contended that the scope of Iran's action qualified as a "violation". “The United States is still assessing the status of this facility [Iran’s consulate]. I don’t have any update to offer related to that. Still, again, the sheer number of ballistic missiles and drones that Iran unleashed on Israel is irresponsible and reckless.”
Russia discovered enormous oil and gas deposits in Antarctica.
Russia discovered massive oil and gas deposits in the Antarctic, with much of it in areas claimed by the United Kingdom. MPs have expressed concern that the studies are a prelude to drilling rigs exploiting fossil fuels from the pristine area. Watch to learn more. Broadcast on May 12, 2024
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.
Muslim voters disapprove of Biden's position on the conflict in Gaza
Republican and Democratic presidential nominations are up for grabs in the US state of Michigan. Joining Al Jazeera live from Washington, DC, is John Feehery, a Republican political analyst and partner at the lobbying and strategic advocacy firm EFB Advocacy.
Protests in Colombia: Paying tribute to armed group victims
Bogota mourners honor the victims of violence following peace agreements. President Petro speaks with armed groups; policy enforcement is inadequate. Decades of civil conflict in Colombia were supposed to come to an end with the historic peace agreement with the FARC, but since 2016, over 400 former rebel fighters and 1,100 community leaders have been killed in violence that has returned to areas the government has been unable to control. The most impacted groups are indigenous people and Afro-Columbians. Even with laws and rules in existence, there has been little enforcement and a lot of impunity. President Gustavo Petro started consultations with the surviving armed factions, but no progress has been made. Redistributing wealth and stopping the illicit enterprise are essential but challenging steps toward peace.
The global problem of illegal fishing jeopardizes marine ecosystems, food security, and regional stability. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that illegal fishing costs the world economy about $23 billion annually. Stay tuned for additional information!
The opposition in Turkey declares victory in Ankara and Istanbul, dealing a blow to Erdogan.
In the largest setback to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Justice and Development Party (AK Party) in more than 20 years, Turkey's main opposition party has declared victory in local elections held in Istanbul and Ankara. Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu of the Republican People's Party (CHP) declared victory over Erdogan's running AK Party candidate by more than a million votes on Sunday, when more than 95% of Istanbul's voting booths had opened. Mansur Yavas of the CHP defeated his opponent in the capital city of Ankara, praising the outcome as a "clear message to those who rule this country." The CHP was also ahead in Izmir, Turkey’s third city. Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is being tipped as a potential candidate in the 2028 Presidential vote in Istanbul. In total, CHP prevailed in 36 of Turkey’s 81 provinces, state-run Anadolu reported, making inroads into many AK Party strongholds. Opposition supporters gathered in Istanbul to celebrate the results, with tens of thousands of people lighting torches and waving Turkish flags.
World record marathon runner Kelvin Kiptum of Kenya died in an automobile accident The Kenyan marathon runner Kelvin Kiptum, who lost his life in an automobile accident, is receiving tributes. The record-breaking 24-year-old athlete was expected to be among the leading candidates for gold at the Olympics in Paris later this year.
Who will be the next prime minister of Pakistan? In Pakistan's elections, the Independents supported by Imran Khan have secured the most incredible seats. The party with the most seats is now Nawaz Sharif's PML-N, ahead of Bilawal Bhutto's PPP. Yet nobody can build a government on their own. Will Bhutto and Sharif work together to prevent Imran Khan from entering?
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