UK: Rwanda preparing infrastructure for lodgings to accommodate just 'thousands' of migrants
The Rwandan government has stated that it cannot guarantee the number of persons it can accommodate in the country under Sunak's deportation plan. Stay tuned for further details!
China is accused of "harassment" by the Philippines; Manila and Beijing swap accusations over the encounter.
The Philippines has claimed that two Chinese coastguard ships "harassed" Filipino fishing vessels within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the disputed South China Sea before joint military drills with its partners. See to learn more.
A UK court allows Assange to challenge his extradition to the US.
According to a UK judge, Julian Assange should have the opportunity to challenge a decision to extradite him to the United States. The WikiLeaks founder must have the right to contest the British government's extradition request from June 2022, according to a ruling made on Tuesday by the High Court of London. This is unless the United States guarantees, in writing, that he will be given a fair trial and won't be executed. According to a UK judge, Julian Assange should have the opportunity to challenge a decision to extradite him to the United States. The High Court in London ruled on Tuesday that the WikiLeaks founder must have the right to challenge the British government’s June 2022 extradition order unless the United States provides within three weeks assurances that he would receive a fair trial and would not face the death penalty. A further hearing has been scheduled for May 20, meaning Assange cannot be extradited immediately. Depending on the ruling, his campaign team had warned that could have happened.
Australia's intelligence chief reveals a foreign espionage operation and a compromise of sensitive data in the nation.
According to the head of the nation's primary intelligence agency, foreign spies are active in Australia. The so-called team has enlisted politicians and academics in Australia to obtain confidential data.
Chile pollution: The government plans to shut down coal facilities.
A coal plant in northern Chile is set to begin shutting down as part of a government strategy to phase out coal production there. Many residents of Mejillones are in advanced stages of cancer as a result of plant poisoning. The coal industry gave the port town riches but also produced high amounts of pollution.
UK: Rishi Sunak under criticism, government the least open in 25 years
The prime minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, has come under fire for leading the least transparent administration in 25 years after it was revealed that the number of complete Freedom of Information (FOI) requests granted fell to a record low in 2019.
Israel seizes vital Gaza border crossing and commences attack on Rafah.
Israeli forces have seized control of Gaza's Rafah border crossing, cutting off a key route for humanitarian aid and a possible haven for civilians fleeing a construction attack. The Israeli military announced on Tuesday that it had taken "operational control" of the Gaza side of the border crossing that connects the embattled territory to Egypt. The blocking of the critical route and the placement of tanks in the heart of Rafah are seen as demonstrations of Israel's intention to continue its assault on the southern city despite ongoing truce talks.
In light of the increased threat posed by the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, Royal Navy warships will be equipped with a laser that can take down hostile drones and missiles by 2027.
Sudanese Eid al-Fitr: Thousands come to pray for world peace
In northeastern Sudan, thousands of internally displaced people have been commemorating Eid. They claim that despite the difficulties, giving has been prevalent throughout Ramadan.
In Antarctica, four new emperor penguin groups were found.
Scientists have been able to discover hitherto unknown colonies of emperor penguins thanks to new satellite images. Emperor penguins are, at the very least, moving their colonies when breeding locations are threatened by melting ice as a result of climate change. The four freshly discovered colonies most likely existed for many years, although scientists hadn't previously noticed them, according to a British Antarctic Survey statement on Wednesday.
Storm Isha: Scotland & the UK are devastated by severe winds and rain. Isha, the storm, battered Britain and Ireland with gusts of wind that reached around 100 miles per hour (160 kilometers per hour). In Northern Ireland, the storm uprooted beeches and left a trail of downed trees that impeded trains along roadside and rail lines throughout the nation. Watch to find out more!
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