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Dr. Muhammad Yunus Takes Helm of Bangladesh’s Interim Government Amid Political Crisis

6Aug

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Asia, World News

Dr. Muhammad Yunus Takes Helm of Bangladesh’s Interim Government Amid Political Crisis

Dr. Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, has been appointed as the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government. This position, akin to that of a prime minister, was entrusted to him following the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on August 5, 2024. Hasina's resignation came in response to a powerful student-led protest that demanded her exit, eventually gaining the backing of the military. The interim government under Dr. Yunus was formed in the aftermath of intense political unrest. His appointment has attracted widespread international attention, with some analysts speculating that foreign interests, particularly from the United States, may have played a role in his rise to this position. Known for his impartial stance and past conflicts with Hasina’s ad...

Storm Darragh Brings Deadly Winds, Floods, and Widespread Disruption Across the UK

8Dec

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Europe, World News

Storm Darragh Brings Deadly Winds, Floods, and Widespread Disruption Across the UK

The UK continues to face strong winds on Sunday following Storm Darragh, which caused the deaths of two men and left thousands without power. A yellow weather warning for wind remains in effect for England and Wales, predicting gusts of 35-45 mph inland and up to 70 mph in coastal areas, potentially causing further travel disruption and power outages. The storm has also led to dozens of flood warnings, with rivers swelling after prolonged heavy rainfall. Currently, 54 flood warnings are active for riverside areas, along with 136 less severe flood alerts issued by the Environment Agency. Wales, still reeling from last month's flooding during Storm Bert, has nine warnings and 19 alerts in place, while Scotland’s earlier warnings have been downgraded. Storm Darragh reached peak w...

Two Killed by Falling Trees as 96mph Winds Batter Wales and West England

8Dec

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Europe, Uncategorized, World News

Two Killed by Falling Trees as 96mph Winds Batter Wales and West England

Storms bring chaos across the UK, leaving thousands without power, disrupting flights, and prompting warnings for wind and rain. Two people have died as powerful winds reaching 96mph swept across Wales and the west of England, causing widespread disruption and power outages. In Longton, near Preston, a man in his 40s was killed when a tree fell onto the Citroën van he was driving on the A59 around 9am on Saturday. He was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Lancashire Police. A second fatality occurred in Erdington, Birmingham, when a tree struck a car just after 3pm. The severe weather uprooted trees, damaged seaside piers, and grounded flights, with gusts of up to 96mph recorded in Capel Curig, North Wales, overnight. Hundreds of flights were cancelled or diver...

Syrian Rebels Close in on Strategic City of Homs, Threatening Assad’s Rule

7Dec

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World News

Syrian Rebels Close in on Strategic City of Homs, Threatening Assad’s Rule

Rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham claim to have reached the outskirts of Homs, the largest regime-controlled city on the highway to Damascus. The offensive, which has already captured Aleppo and Hama, marks the most significant challenge to President Bashar al-Assad in over a decade. Assad’s forces, backed by Russia and Iran, face growing pressure as the conflict reignites. Syrian rebels, led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), claim they have reached the outskirts of Homs, the largest city still under President Bashar al-Assad’s control on the highway to Damascus. This advance comes as part of a rapid offensive that has already captured Aleppo and Hama within 11 days, presenting the most significant challenge to Assad in a decade and reigniting Syria’s 13-year civ...

Somali Woman Dies in Tragic Sea Journey to Mayotte Amid Smuggling Scheme

1Dec

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Africa, World News

Somali Woman Dies in Tragic Sea Journey to Mayotte Amid Smuggling Scheme

The family of Fathi Hussein, a beauty salon owner from Mogadishu, is mourning her tragic death after a failed attempt to reach the French island of Mayotte, where she hoped for a better future. According to her stepsister, Samira, survivors reported that Fathi died of starvation after being stranded at sea for 14 days. The family learned of her death from other Somali migrants who were rescued by fishermen off the coast of Madagascar. These survivors told them that Fathi had been aboard one of two small boats, abandoned by smugglers in the Indian Ocean. In desperate conditions, the passengers ate raw fish and drank seawater, but Fathi refused. She reportedly began hallucinating before dying, and her body was thrown into the ocean. The International Organization for Migration (IOM)...

Half of UK Mortgage Holders Face Rising Payments by 2027 Amid Global Economic Risks, Bank of England Warns

1Dec

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Business

Half of UK Mortgage Holders Face Rising Payments by 2027 Amid Global Economic Risks, Bank of England Warns

The Bank of England has warned that nearly half of UK mortgage holders could face rising payments over the next three years, with approximately 4.4 million mortgages expected to see increases by 2027. Among these, around 420,000 households could experience monthly hikes of £500. Despite this, about a quarter of borrowers are set to benefit from falling payments, and the Bank noted that households are better positioned to manage mortgage costs than previously anticipated. In its latest Financial Stability Report, the Bank highlighted rising global economic risks, including wars, trade tensions, cyberattacks, and geopolitical instability, which pose "significant" threats to financial stability. Household finances have remained generally resilient, with mortgage arrears and the sh...

Syrian Rebels Seize Most of Aleppo in Major Offensive Against Assad Regime

1Dec

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World News

Syrian Rebels Seize Most of Aleppo in Major Offensive Against Assad Regime

Syrian rebel forces announced a southward push after capturing significant portions of Aleppo, the country’s second-largest city, including its international airport, in a swift offensive that poses the greatest challenge to President Bashar al-Assad’s regime in years. Led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), thousands of fighters entered Aleppo on Friday, a city of 2 million residents. Images shared on opposition-affiliated social media depicted rebels raising their flag over Aleppo’s citadel and posing within the airport. Having launched their assault on Wednesday, the rebels claimed advances in multiple directions from their stronghold in Idlib province. HTS also aimed for the key regime-held city of Hama, further south, and reported capturing four towns in Hama pr...

Northern Ireland Considers Universal Free School Meals Amid Budget Concerns

23Nov

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Education

Northern Ireland Considers Universal Free School Meals Amid Budget Concerns

The Department of Education (DE) in Northern Ireland has unveiled plans to potentially provide free school meals to all pupils. However, the initiative could cost over £200 million annually if extended to every child. Limiting free meals to primary school pupils or younger children would reduce costs significantly. The department has launched a consultation on free school meals and uniform grants, detailing various options and associated costs. For example, extending free meals to all children up to Primary 3 would cost around £46 million a year, while including all primary school pupils up to Primary 7 would cost £103 million. Offering free meals to every schoolchild, regardless of income, would require £202 million annually. This proposal follows similar initiatives in other par...

Israeli Airstrike on Central Beirut Kills 11, Injures 63, as Conflict Escalates

23Nov

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World News

Israeli Airstrike on Central Beirut Kills 11, Injures 63, as Conflict Escalates

At least 11 people were killed and 63 injured in an Israeli airstrike on central Beirut, according to Lebanese authorities. The Lebanese health ministry warned the death toll could rise as rescue workers search for survivors in the rubble. DNA testing is being used to identify victims. The state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported that the strike "completely destroyed" an eight-storey residential building in the Basta neighborhood early Saturday morning. Footage aired by Al Jadeed, a Lebanese news channel, showed extensive damage to the area, including one destroyed building and several others heavily damaged. The Israeli military reportedly dropped at least four bombs in the attack, which occurred around 4 a.m. local time (2 a.m. UK time). Security sources noted that no...

Scotland Braces for Arctic Blast: Snow Warnings Issued Across the Country

17Nov

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World News

Scotland Braces for Arctic Blast: Snow Warnings Issued Across the Country

Scotland is set to experience an Arctic blast, with widespread snowfall and weather warnings issued by the Met Office for Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. The first warning, covering northern Scotland, will take effect from 4 PM on Sunday and last until 11 AM on Monday. A second warning begins at 10 AM on Monday, affecting Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stirling, and much of southern Scotland, remaining in place until 10 AM on Tuesday. The Met Office cautioned that some rural communities might become isolated, and travel disruptions, including stranded vehicles, are possible. Northern areas, including Aberdeenshire, Moray, and the Highlands, are expected to see increasingly wintry conditions with hail, sleet, and snow. Up to 5–10 cm of snow could accumulate on high ground above 300 meters by M...

Massive Russian Missile Barrage Targets Ukraine’s Power Grid as Winter Looms

17Nov

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World News

Massive Russian Missile Barrage Targets Ukraine’s Power Grid as Winter Looms

A large-scale Russian missile and drone assault has targeted Ukraine's power infrastructure, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. Authorities and local media report that this is the most extensive coordinated attack since early September, with explosions reported across the country. Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that the strikes hit "peaceful cities, sleeping civilians," and "critical infrastructure." Emergency blackouts were imposed in Kyiv and two other eastern regions, raising concerns of another harsh winter ahead. President Zelensky revealed on Telegram that around 120 missiles and 90 drones were launched during the attack. Ukraine’s largest private energy company, DTEK, reported “significant damage” to its thermal power plants, marking the eighth ma...