Daily News Brief

More than 1,200 people have been arrested since protests began earlier this week, a government statement said.Angola has seen violent protests against a fuel price hike, resulting in at least 22 deaths and 197 injuries, with over 1,200 arrests. The unrest led to looting and clashes, prompting the deployment of the army to restore order amidst a tense atmosphere in the capital, Luanda, and other provinces. Want More Context? 🔎

In a march near Gaza, hundreds of Israeli settlers sought to reclaim the territory, expressing a desire to return to the area evacuated in 2005. Despite Prime Minister Netanyahu's official stance against restoring settlements, some settlers believe a political opportunity exists, encouraged by hardline government members, with calls to "take back our land" echoing among participants. Want More Context? 🔎

The U.S. Treasury is attempting to recover COVID-19 relief funds from around 235 local governments that failed to report their usage of $139 million in aid, part of the 2021 American Rescue Plan. Despite notices sent to over 3,500 noncompliant governments, concerns persist about transparency in fund allocation and reporting. Want More Context? 🔎

Mark Carney indicated that Canada may consider recognizing Palestinian statehood, similar to France and Britain, which could inadvertently validate Hamas's violent strategies and prolong the conflict. Public opinion is shifting against Israel, with a significant portion of Canadians and Americans disapproving of its actions, while Israel's recent humanitarian efforts appear too late to alleviate the crisis in Gaza. Want More Context? 🔎

Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 20, was found guilty of assaulting two female police officers, PC Lydia Ward and PC Ellie Cook, and a member of the public, following a violent altercation at Manchester Airport. The jury remains deadlocked on additional charges against him and his brother, Muhammad Amaad, prompting prosecutors to seek a retrial. Want More Context? 🔎

A powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka coast has triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific, prompting evacuations in Japan and Hawaii. The quake, which caused damage and injuries in Russia, was followed by a volcanic eruption; although initial tsunami waves were smaller than feared, authorities advised caution and continued monitoring. Want More Context? 🔎