Author: Justin M. Larson
At least four people have died after two boats carrying nearly 100 migrants capsized off the coast of Libya on Saturday, rescue workers have said.Those confirmed to have died by the Libyan Red Crescent so far were all passengers in a boat carrying 26 Bangladeshi nationals.The humanitarian group did not say whether there were further fatalities among passengers in a second boat which sank while carrying around 70 mostly Sudanese people.The boats were using the central Mediterranean route between North Africa and Italy, which is the “deadliest known migration route in the world” according to the UN International Organization for…
According to the UN peacekeeping mission, bursts of heavy artillery hit an area just five meters away from the UNIFIL blue helmets, who had to beat a hasty retreat and take shelter in the terrain.Mission representatives were able to contact the IDF (Israeli Defence Force) via their communications channels and ask them to stop firing, UNIFIL explained in a press release. The patrol was able to leave safely half an hour later, when the tank withdrew to IDF positions.”Fortunately, no one was injured,” the statement said, adding that the attack was a serious violation of Security Council Resolution 1701, which…
Georgina RannardClimate and science reporter, Belém, BrazilGetty ImagesAçaí is a popular health food sold around the worldIn a lab in a renovated warehouse on the banks of a churning, brown river in Belém, Brazil, machines are pulping candidates for the next global “superfood”.Cupuaçu… Taperebá… Bacaba… Like açaí berries – these fruits are rich in antioxidants, fibre or fatty acids.If Brazil has its way, they could soon be popping up on your social media feeds and being sold in fashionable cafes in the UK, Europe and the US.It’s part of a bold plan by the country, which is hosting the COP30…
Ione WellsSouth America correspondentJohnReimberg/XEcuador’s interior minister shared this picture following news of Chavarria’s captureThe leader of one of Ecuador’s biggest drug-trafficking gangs has been captured in an operation involving Spanish police, Ecuador’s president Daniel Noboa has said. Wilmer “Pipo” Chavarria, the head of Los Lobos, was detained in the city of Malaga, according to Spain’s National Police. President Noboa said Chavarria had faked his own death, changed his identity and hidden in Europe while continuing to control criminal operations in Ecuador, including illegal mining and ordering murders.His family had claimed in 2021 that he had died from a heart attack…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! In-vitro fertilization (IVF) can take a serious toll on families, not only emotionally but financially, especially when every cycle comes with new bills and no clear sense of what the full journey might cost. Gaia Family aims to change that by removing the guesswork around pricing with a blend of tech and AI-driven forecasting. Instead of worrying about unpredictable costs, couples pay a fixed upfront price or monthly installments that cover their planned IVF treatment, medications, embryo transfers and built-in protections if cycles or transfers aren’t successful. It gives families a clearer path…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Cybercriminals are again turning TikTok into a trap for unsuspecting users. This time, they’re disguising malicious downloads as free activation guides for popular software like Windows, Microsoft 365, Photoshop and even fake versions of Netflix and Spotify Premium.Security expert Xavier Mertens first spotted the campaign, confirming that the same kind of scheme was seen earlier this year. According to BleepingComputer, these fake TikTok videos show short PowerShell commands and instruct viewers to run them as administrators to “activate” or “fix” their programs.In reality, those commands connect to a malicious website and pull…
A market central to a Brazilian port city’s culture and cuisine got a makeover for the U.N. Climate Change Conference. The results have thrilled some, but angered others. Source link
China sent Coast Guard ships near disputed islands and warned travelers and students about safety risks in Japan. The escalation is over comments on Taiwan by Japan’s new prime minister. Source link
Polls show right-wing candidates drawing the most support, but a recent compulsory voting law could bring a surge of new voters, adding uncertainty. Source link
Bananas are rich in fiber, potassium, antioxidants, and other essential nutrients, making them a filling and energizing snack. There is no single ideal time to eat a banana to get the nutrition it offers. There may be specific benefits to eating bananas in the morning, midday, and evening, though—meaning the best time to eat one may depend on your lifestyle and health goals. Any time of day, bananas are high in necessary nutrients, including potassium and vitamin C. But having one with breakfast can support a range of health goals, including: Morning energy boost: A medium banana has about 90…
People walk past a Prada storefront located in a modern shopping complex on January 26, 2025, in Chongqing, China.Cheng Xin | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesChinese shoppers are returning to luxury. Top executives from Prada, Coach, EssilorLuxottica and Value Retail told CNBC they’re seeing demand in China stabilize after months of weakness, even as the broader luxury sector continues to report softer spending among Chinese consumers at home and overseas.China was on track to become the world’s largest luxury market during the coronavirus pandemic, but the sector has slowed sharply since then. High youth unemployment, a prolonged property downturn…
Officials have yet to grasp the magnitude of heat-related deaths, let alone effectively deal with the problem, public health experts and scientists say. Source link
This week, many of the tech world’s glitterati gathered in Lisbon for Web Summit, a sprawling conference showcasing everything from dancing robots to the influencer economy. In the pavilions – warehouse-sized rooms chock full of stages, booths and people networking – the phrase “agentic AI” was everywhere. There were AI agents that hung around your neck in jewellery, software to build agents into your workflows and more than 20 panel discussions on the topic. Image: This necklace contains an AI agent called Wil Agentic AI is essentially artificial intelligence that can do specific tasks by itself, like book your flights or…
Women who face long-term heat exposure in workplaces and homes are finding it takes a heavy toll on their health and income. Source link
Brazil was “a bit surprised” Britain hasn’t contributed to a new investment fund to protect tropical forests, despite having helped to design it, a senior official has told Sky News. The Amazon nation has used its role as host of the COP30 climate talks to tout its new scheme, which it drew up with the help of countries including the UK and Indonesia. With Britain’s budget day looming, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer decided against chipping in when he visited the Amazonian city of Belem this month.The news came out the day before Brazil was about to launch it.”The Brazilians were…
The boat capsized off the coast, officials said. Four people were taken to a hospital and one person was taken into custody. Source link
Members of Mexico’s Gen Z, as well as older protesters, demonstrated on Saturday in the wake of a high-profile assassination and rising anger over persistent violence. Source link
Dozens of participants — including UN officials, volunteers, and residents who recently returned from the south of the Strip — took part in the activities in the city centre. One participant, a woman in a wheelchair, held up a sign reading “We Will Rebuild Gaza” to express her support for the campaign.Amjad Al-Shawa, Director of the Palestinian NGO Network, said the initiative represents “a shared message to the world that the people of Gaza are capable of bringing life back to their city.”He added that specialised engineering teams working on rubble management have begun seeking solutions to deal with more…
Hot, humid, loud and proud: the climate protest in the city of Belem was the embodiment of the Amazonian rainforest that surrounds it.Hawkers brought carts selling bananas, mangoes and coconuts – while demonstrators bore umbrellas, hats and fans to shelter from the scorching tropical sun. After a week of dreary negotiations at the COP30 climate talks, the streets were alive with the drumming of maracatu music and dancing to local carimbo rhythms on Saturday.It was a carnival atmosphere designed to elevate sober issues. Image: The climate protest in the city of Belem Among those out on the streets were Kayapo…
Dozen of pieces used in a 1925 exhibition, including a whale-hunting kayak, will be returned to Canada early next month. Source link
Speaking to the General Assembly, UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini, argued that the agency is indispensable for the stability and rebuilding of the shattered Gaza Strip – and the wider region.He underlined that a “virulent” disinformation campaign has tarnished its reputation and strangled its funds.“Curtailing or ending UNRWA’s services will have grave consequences for the region,” warned Mr. Lazzarini. “In Gaza, it would undermine stabilisation and recovery, jeopardising a political path forward.”Guarding against radicalisationUNRWA has been operating since 1950, providing basic services, protection and humanitarian assistance to Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, the Syrian Arab Republic, the West Bank, including East…
The man was found with the heavily sedated birds in his underwear as he crossed the border from Mexico in late October, federal prosecutors said. Source link
OHCHR condemned this week’s attacks as abhorrent and said they reflected a wider pattern of increased violence against Palestinians.Several people were reportedly injured in the attacks, which included a raid on a dairy factory, while delivery trucks and homes were set ablaze. The surge in violence comes as Israeli authorities have also ramped up home demolitions in addition to property seizures and the forcible displacement and transfer of thousands of Palestinians by Israeli settlers and the military, OHCHR continued, in a briefing for journalists at the UN in Geneva.Officials reiterated that Israel’s assertion of sovereignty over the occupied West Bank…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has vowed to “overhaul” state-owned energy companies, after a major corruption scandal engulfed the country’s energy sector.Around $100 million (£76m) has been embezzled, anti-graft investigators said, causing outrage in a country where Russian attacks have resulted in crippling power outages.”Alongside a full audit of their financial activities, the management of these companies is to be renewed,” Zelensky wrote in a post on X on Saturday. Energoatom, the state nuclear company at the heart of the scandal, will have a new supervisory board “within a week,” he added. Several of those implicated in the scandal have close…
