Le Pen’s conviction in France: Career-ending or fuel for a new far right?

Four-year-old Ashton Cresswell died due to severe violence and neglect, yet no charges were filed for his death. Ashton, characterized as a vulnerable child, experienced a brief moment of joy at a birthday party in Masterton on April 1, 2017, despite a life filled with hospital visits. His tragic story underscores a failure to protect a child who deserved care and safety, highlighting a concerning societal issue regarding the treatment of vulnerable children. Full Article

Tanzania's Main Opposition Leader on Trial Tundu Lissu, the chairman of Tanzania's main opposition party and the runner-up in the 2020 presidential election, is currently on trial facing charges, including treason, which is a capital offence. He was arrested for allegedly urging his supporters to prevent the national elections scheduled for October from taking place. Lissu's case has garnered significant attention due to the serious nature of the charges and the implications for political dissent...

A flesh-eating parasite called New World Screwworm is advancing toward the US border in Texas, prompting Washington to halt cattle imports from Mexico. This parasitic fly lays eggs in wounds on warm-blooded animals, feeding on their flesh and potentially leading to death if untreated. Although primarily affecting livestock, humans can also be infested, particularly vulnerable populations; to combat this threat, the US Department of Agriculture is investing $21 million to produce sterile screwworms in Mexico,...

Tulsa's Reparations Package for the Black CommunityTulsa, Oklahoma, is set to allocate a $105 million reparations package to its black community to address the historical harms from the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Announced by Mayor Monroe Nichols, the plan focuses on community redevelopment rather than direct payments to survivors or descendants, with funds for housing and cultural preservation. The Greenwood Trust will manage the package, aiming to restore economic vitality to the historically prosperous Greenwood...

SummarySeventeen-year-old Xavier Trudeau, the eldest son of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, has recently launched a music career, gaining attention with three tracks, including his debut "Til the Nights Done," which has surpassed 100,000 plays on Spotify. Despite facing negativity on social media due to his father's fame, Xavier remains focused on his music and dismisses the hate, stating he has no interest in pursuing a political career like his father. As he prepares to...

Army duo, porter die as landslide hits Sikkim campKALIMPONG/KOLKATA/DARJEELING: Two Army personnel, Havaldar Lakhwinder Singh and Lance Naik Munish Thakur, along with porter Abhishek Lakhada, died when a landslide struck their camp in Sikkim's Mangan due to heavy rain. Four Army personnel and two family members remain missing, including Lt Col Pritpal Sandhu and his family, as rescue teams continue efforts in difficult conditions. The Indian Army expressed condolences, emphasizing support for the bereaved families...