A gunman on a rooftop opened fire on an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago on Monday, killing at least six people and wounding at least 30. The incident happened where residents had staked out great viewing spots for the annual procession. The shooter opened fire
More residents were forced to flee their homes as the rivers quickly climbed over danger thresholds and as the floods in Sydney grew worse due to continuous torrential rains. Authorities reported that 50,000 people in New South Wales, the majority of whom reside in Sydney's western
UN News - The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has declared the end of its 14th Ebola outbreak after less than three months, said the UN World Health Organization (WHO). There were four confirmed cases of Ebola and one probable case, all of whom died, the WHO said in a
Rhinos are once again wandering the wilds of Mozambique, more than 40 years after being extinct. The country brought the endangered animals from South Africa to bring new life to its parks and increase tourism. Rangers caught, sedated, and moved black and white rhinos over 1,000
With approximately 135,000 vaccinations received by Bermuda residents, the Government of Bermuda has announced an end to its mass vaccination programme. Minister of Health, Kim Wilson said that over 75% of Bermuda's total population is fully immunized, and over 85% of the eligible population is
In a colourful ceremony, San Pedro Huamelula Mayor Victor Hugo Sosa married an alligator. The small-town Mexican Mayor bent down multiple times to plant his lips on the small alligator’s snout, which had been tied shut presumably to avoid unwanted biting during Thursday’s wedding. Referred to as
UN NEWS—Societies everywhere are beset by “global diseases” including systemic inequality which have helped fuel a rise in disinformation, or the deliberate spreading of falsehoods, said the UN human rights chief on Tuesday, addressing the Human Rights Council in Geneva. Michelle Bachelet said the restoration of public trust
Release - A robust and well-integrated global agrifood system can help all countries withstand unprecedented challenges, as evidenced during the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 when global agrifood markets proved to be remarkably resilient. “Efficient trade can promote world food security and better nutrition,” said QU
UN News - On Monday, thousands of people gathered at Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal, for the first day of the long-awaited UN Ocean Conference. Riding on the global momentum generated by the event, experts are pushing for a new international commitment to combat pollution,
UN NEWS—The dramatic real-life effects of shutdowns of the internet on people’s lives and human rights are vastly underestimated, the UN human rights office warns in a report released on Thursday. When major communication channels and networks are slowed down or blocked, this means thousands, even
