El Salvador president proposes ending country's metals mining ban

Schools were closed and emergency crews deployed on Santorini, Greece, due to a spike in seismic activity, with over 200 earthquakes recorded in the area over three days. Precautions were taken on nearby Aegean Sea islands, popular vacation spots, as Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis urged calm and adherence to safety recommendations. While the quakes are not linked to the island's volcano, residents and visitors were advised to avoid certain areas and be vigilant, with concerns...

The Kanyaruchinya camp for displaced people in the DRC near Goma is now empty after 100,000 residents fled following an offensive by Rwanda-backed M23 fighters. The region has a history of conflict involving armed groups, with residents facing suffering, hunger, and poor living conditions. Displaced individuals are uncertain about returning home, with concerns about their future and the challenges they will face, including hunger and destroyed homes. Full Article

President Trump discussed recent tariffs on Canadian, Chinese, and Mexican imports, accusing China of "running the Panama Canal" during a gaggle with reporters at Joint Base Andrews. Trump's announcement to cut off all foreign aid to South Africa due to alleged land confiscation and human rights violations sparked a strong reaction from the South African presidency and commentators. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa denied land confiscation claims and expressed willingness to engage with the Trump...

Global stock markets slumped, the dollar strengthened, and oil prices rose after President Trump imposed tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, causing Asian markets to fall with Japan and South Korea performing the worst. European markets were also affected, with the STOXX 600 index down by 1.4% and Germany's DAX down by 2%. Automaker stocks dropped due to the complex supply chain shared between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, with companies like Stellantis,...

Jeremy Strong, known for his intense method acting, has surprised fans by starring in a humorous Dunkin' Donuts ad with Ben Affleck and Casey Affleck. The ad pokes fun at Strong's dedication to his craft, showing him immersed in a giant can of Dunkin' coffee to "find the character". This lighthearted role comes after Strong's controversial approach to acting, which has been criticized by his Succession co-star Brian Cox for creating hostility on set.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llpIRuVXm0s Full...

Premiers from opposite sides of the country, including NSW Premier Chris Minns and Western Australia Premier Roger Cook, have condemned recent antisemitic incidents and vowed to punish those responsible. The NSW government is taking action against a spate of incidents in Sydney, while WA Premier Cook accused culprits in his state of sowing division and hatred. The federal government has imposed sanctions against an online neo-Nazi network, and there are calls to strengthen hate speech...