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Nigerian authorities said they had expected flooding as part of the rainy season but were surprised by the extent of the damage. Source link

According to the UN migration agency, IOM, recent weeks have seen an increase in the deportation of women, including those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, as well as children and newborn babies. The agency has emphasised the heightened risks these groups face being returned to Haiti, where access to basic services remains severely limited.On Tuesday alone, IOM staff at the Belladère border crossing in Haiti received 416 deportees, including 11 pregnant women and 16 women who are still breastfeeding.Meeting the needs“While IOM teams are not present during the deportation process itself, their efforts focus on the needs of deportees upon arrival,…

UN News: You have said that policymakers who signed off on aid cuts should come to Afghanistan to see the effect they’re having on the population. You said the effect of aid cuts is that millions die. Do you use this kind of blunt language when you’re talking to these policymakers in private?Tom Fletcher: Yes, I do. Of course, there is a bit of a time lag before you really see the impact of the cuts, but here, 400 clinics closed in the last few weeks. That has a real-world impact and it’s become much more real for me on…

Italian foreign minister Antonio Tajani (Image credit: X/Antonio Tajani) Italy’s foreign minister on Wednesday again urged Israel to stop its strikes on Gaza, while warning that expelling Palestinians from the territory “is not and never will be an acceptable option”.”The legitimate reaction of the Israeli government to a terrible and senseless terrorist act has unfortunately taken on absolutely tragic and unacceptable forms, that we ask Israel to stop immediately,” Antonion Tajani told parliament, referring also to Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack on Israel.Israeli Gunfire As Desperate Palestinian Crowds Swarm U.S.-backed Gaza Aid Site | Horrific Videos Go Viral”The bombings must…

6/15: Sunday Morning – CBS News Watch CBS News Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, David Pogue looks at the legacy of singer-songwriter, activist and father Harry Chapin. Plus: David Martin examines the origins of the U.S. Army as it marks 250 years; Tracy Smith explores the allure of auto racing with Indy Car team co-owner David Letterman; Mo Rocca discusses a biography of entertainer Desi Arnaz, who co-starred with wife Lucille Ball in the classic sitcom “I Love Lucy”; Patrick Gaffigan offers his thoughts on his dad, comedian Jim Gaffigan; and Conor Knighton learns the magic behind…

Face the Nation: Blumenthal, Graham, Padilla – CBS News Watch CBS News Missed the second half of the show? Sens. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina give a rare, joint bipartisan interview and Sen. Alex Padilla also joins. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link

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Women will be able to speak to medical specialists about issues such as the menopause, sexual health and mental health at a free event next month.The two-hour session is due to take place at the Penn Manor Medical Practice, an NHS GP surgery in Wolverhampton, from 10:00 BST on 5 July.GP Shivaleela Bailwad will lead the event which organisers said was aimed at women aged from 18 to 70 and no booking was needed.Experts are due to speak at the session and those who attend will be able to ask them questions.”So many women suffer in silence with issues that…

(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Following the roaring success of ‘Kalki 2898 AD,’ Prabhas is ready to charm audiences in a completely new avatar with his upcoming horror-comedy flick ‘The Raja Saab.’The much-awaited teaser for the film dropped on Monday, June 16, at 10:52 am, and it’s already creating buzz for its colorful visuals, quirky tone, and star-studded ensemble. The makers will officially unveil the teaser soon.’Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ vibesThe teaser promises a charming mix of horror, comedy, and fantasy, which is impressively similar to ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ and many other films that combine these elements. What makes ‘The Raja Saab’ trailer special is…

Haris Rauf of San Francisco Unicorns and Xavier Bartlett (Photo by Shaun Roy / Sportzpics for MLC) The San Francisco Unicorns continued their winning run in Major League Cricket 2025 with a stunning three-wicket win over MI New York, thanks to an ice-cool finish from Xavier Bartlett, who struck his maiden T20 fifty under high pressure. Chasing a challenging 183 at the Oakland Coliseum, SFU found themselves in deep trouble at 24 for 3 and then 42 for 4, with big names like Finn Allen, Jake Fraser-McGurk, and Cooper Connolly falling cheaply. It looked like MI New York, powered by…

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Vance Boelter arrested after a two-day manhunt in the US state.The suspect in the assassination of one lawmaker and the attempted assassination of another in Minnesota, the United States, has been captured. Vance Boelter, 57, was arrested on Sunday following a two-day manhunt in the Midwestern state, law enforcement officials said. “The face of evil. After relentless and determined police work, the killer is now in custody,” the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office said in a social media post accompanied by a photo of Boelter being taken into custody. “Thanks to the dedication of multiple agencies working together along with support…

People look over damage to buildings in Nobonyad Square following Israeli airstrikes on June 13, 2025 in Tehran, Iran.Majid Saeedi | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesWorld leaders are calling for restraint after Israel launched a series of airstrikes on Iran early Friday morning, in an escalation of regional tensions.Israel has said that the strikes were targeting Iran’s nuclear program. Leading nuclear scientists and high-ranking military officials were killed in the strikes, according to Iranian media.While the U.S. did not partake in the strikes, President Donald Trump was briefed on them beforehand.”We are not involved in strikes against Iran and our top priority…

Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this featureIsrael’s defence minister Israel Katz on Monday warned that Tehran’s residents would “pay the price” for Iranian strikes on Israeli civilians, after overnight missile attacks killed several.“The boastful dictator from Tehran has turned into a cowardly murderer, deliberately firing at Israel’s civilian home front in an attempt to deter the (Israeli military) from continuing the offensive that is crippling his capabilities,” Katz wrote on his Telegram channel, as reported by AFP. “The residents of Tehran will pay the price – and soon.”ShareThe latest video footage of the new wave…

Shamsa Sharawe made her name campaigning against female genital cutting. Then she heard about surgery to rebuild what had been taken from her. Source link

Between January 1 and March 31, at least 1,617 people were killed and 580 others injured in violence involving gangs, self-defence groups, or other members of the population, as well as during security force operations, according to the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH).At least 161 kidnappings for ransom were recorded, 63 per cent of which occurred in the Artibonite department. Large-scale attacksThis period saw a surge in criminal group activity aimed at expanding territorial control in Port-au-Prince and the surrounding areas. Aiming at destabilising Pétion-Ville, the communes of Delmas and Kenscoff were particularly targeted.  In the Centre department,…

The 28 March quakes killed over 3,800 people and damaged or destroyed more than 55,000 homes across multiple regions, including Bago, Kayin, Magway, Mandalay, Southern Shan, Naypyitaw and Sagaing.Families already displaced by years of conflict now face early torrential rains, extreme heat and rising risk of disease. Nearly 20 million people – more than a third of the population – needed assistance even before the earthquakes.Unremitting violenceDespite the scale of the disaster, High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warned on Friday that the Myanmar military has launched at least 243 attacks – including 171 airstrikes – since the massive…

Czech Republic’s finance minister Jan Lipavský (Image credit: X/ Jan Lipavský) China’s ambassador to the Czech Republic was summoned on Wednesday over a cyberattack that targeted Prague’s foreign ministry, Czech officials said.The Czech foreign ministry said an extensive investigation of the attack “led to a high degree of certainty about the responsible actor”, naming it as China-linked group APT31.”I summoned the Chinese ambassador to make clear that such hostile actions have serious consequences for our bilateral relations,” foreign minister Jan Lipavsky said on X.The foreign ministry said in a statement the attack started in 2022 and targeted “one of the…

6/15/2025: Danger in the South China Sea; 3D Printing – CBS News Watch CBS News First, how a Philippines, China clash could draw in the U.S. Then, 3D printing homes on Earth, someday the moon. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link

6/15: Face the Nation – CBS News Watch CBS News This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” as Iran and Israeli strikes continue for the third day, Holly Williams and Debora Patta join with the latest from the Middle East. Plus, Sen. Alex Padilla joins days after he was briefly detained by Homeland Security officers. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link

China has long struggled to improve its image, especially in the West. It may be scoring some victories now. Source link

Akshay Kumar’s Housefull 5 has achieved blockbuster status, surpassing OMG 2’s lifetime collection and becoming Kumar’s seventh-highest Hindi net grosser with ₹154.47 crore in just 10 days. The multi-starrer comedy benefited from strong weekend growth and franchise loyalty, particularly in mass circuits. Trade analysts are now watching to see if it can reach ₹170-₹180 crore. Akshay Kumar’s comedy franchise continues its blockbuster streak as Housefull 5 officially surpasses the lifetime collection of OMG 2 headlined by Pankaj Tripathi, becoming the superstar’s seventh biggest Hindi net grosser. In just 10 days, the multi-starrer comedy has managed to rake in Rs 154.47…

Patients in Jersey will receive a more personalised cervical screening service from July, health bosses have said.The Government of Jersey said it would be following recommendations from the UK National Screening Committee due to more accurate human papillomavirus (HPV) testing being available.The screening detects HPV – the type of infection which is the main cause of cervical cancer.The changes meant patients deemed to be at a low risk of cervical cancer would be tested less frequently, the government added.From July, women or people with a cervix who are aged 25 to 49 and test negative, or have previously tested negative…

Uttanasana, also called the Standing Forward Bend, stretches the back, neck, and hamstrings, improving blood flow to the brain and relieving tension headaches.How to do it:Stand with feet hip-width apart.Slowly bend forward from the hips, letting your head hang heavy toward the floor.Keep knees slightly bent if needed.Hold your elbows or let your hands rest on the floor.This inversion increases circulation and calms the nervous system. It also helps release muscle tightness in the neck and shoulders, that are common migraine triggers. Source link