UN food agency pauses aid to famine-hit Sudan displacement camp of half a million people

Amsterdam's Red-Light District Transformation Amsterdam's mayor, Femke Halsema, aims to improve the city's red-light district, De Wallen, by constructing a new 'Erotic Centre' in the affluent suburb of Zuid, featuring 100 prostitution rooms, bars, and a strip club. While intended to enhance safety and legality for sex workers, many oppose the center, viewing it as an 'erotic prison' that detracts from the district's charm and could complicate their livelihoods. A consultation period will gather feedback...

OTTAWA — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith views Steven Guilbeault, now the heritage minister, as a threat to the province's oil and gas industry, accusing him of having motives to create federally protected parks that could hinder energy infrastructure. She firmly opposes any new federal parks in Alberta, insisting that any critical habitat protection should be managed at the provincial level. This friction reflects ongoing tensions between Smith's government and Parks Canada, especially concerning Guilbeault's previous...

Today, the European Parliament’s Left group condemned Israel’s interception of the British-flagged aid ship Madleen in international waters, labeling it a “blatant violation of international law.” The ship, carrying essential supplies for Gaza, including food and medical items, was stopped by Israeli forces, and its 12 crew members, including MEP Rima Hassan, were detained. The Left group called for immediate action from European authorities to ensure the crew's safety and allow humanitarian aid to Gaza,...

Approached by Britain’s MI6 while reporting on Nigeria’s Biafra War, he mined his experiences for literary inspiration.Renowned British novelist Frederick Forsyth, known for his spy thrillers like The Day of the Jackal, passed away at 86 at his home in Buckinghamshire. Forsyth, a former reporter and MI6 informant, authored approximately 20 novels and sold over 75 million copies, starting his writing career to alleviate debts. His works, including The Odessa File and The Dogs of...

India plans to conduct nationwide simultaneous elections by 2034, pending a constitutional amendment. To align state assemblies with the 2034 general elections, those elected after 2029 will serve shorter terms. A joint parliamentary committee is currently reviewing the 'one nation, one election' bill, which may extend its tenure to visit states and collect feedback before finalizing its recommendations. Full Article

Washington — Oklahoma's attorney general, Gentner Drummond, announced plans to retry Richard Glossip for the 1997 murder of his boss, Barry Van Treese, after the Supreme Court granted him a new trial but will not seek the death penalty. Glossip, who has maintained his innocence and served 27 years in prison, faces a life sentence instead, as the key witness against him, Justin Sneed, is already serving a life sentence. Drummond acknowledged past prosecutorial misconduct...