Fresh Israeli airstrikes kill 12, pushing Lebanon death toll to 3,666/in /by
Lebanon's death toll from months of Israeli attacks has climbed to 3,666, with more than 11,300 wounded, as fresh airstrikes and drone attacks killed at least a dozen people in the south. The renewed violence comes despite a ceasefire agreement reached earlier this month.
Deadly clashes in Kenya as protesters fight US Ebola quarantine facility/in /by
Kenya saw fresh unrest on 9 June as protesters defied a court order and clashed with police near Laikipia Air Base over plans for a US funded Ebola quarantine facility, fuelling fears about the virus and prompting arrests.
Kenya’s local markets a treasure trove of second-hand football jerseys/in /by
With 180,000 tonnes of discarded garments imported into Kenya each year, with luck one can spot an authentic shirt.
UK: Belfast violence leaves homes burnt and families displaced/in /by
Belfast awoke to scenes of destruction on 10 June after anti immigration protests descended into violence across several parts of Northern Ireland, leaving homes damaged, vehicles burnt out and families displaced.
Philippines continues rescue effort after powerful Mindanao quake/in /by
The Philippines continued rescue operations on 10 June after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Mindanao, killing at least 37 people, injuring nearly 500 and forcing more than 32,000 residents from their homes.
Manhunt underway in South Africa after 12 killed in mass shooting/in /by
Gauteng province's top cop said it was too early to say if the incident late on Tuesday night was related to illegal mining in the area.
Environmental concerns over Nigeria’s $11 billion coastal highway/in /by
Nigeria's ambitious $11 billion coastal highway promises to transform transport and tourism along the Atlantic coast. But as construction advances, environmentalists, fishermen and villagers warn the project could worsen coastal erosion, destroy forests and threaten livelihoods.
Netherlands: Marktweg in The Hague becomes iconic orange street for World Cup fever/in /by
Residents of Marktweg in The Hague have once again transformed their street into a sea of orange ahead of the FIFA World Cup, continuing a popular local tradition that has become a symbol of community spirit and support for the national team.
Zimbabwe’s burial societies evolve to offer help to the living/in /by
Funerals are never easy for families mourning their loss. They can also be a moment of financial stress. In Zimbabwe, some people are turning to burial societies for help. Those societies are now also helping the living pay for daily expenses.
Spain: Pope Leo XIV surprises passengers with cockpit visit on Madrid-Barcelona flight/in /by
Pope Leo XIV made a rare visit to the cockpit mid-flight before greeting passengers and crew during his flight from Madrid to Barcelona on 9 June, marking the second stage of his week-long visit to Spain.