At least 79 migrants dead and hundreds missing after boat sinks off Greece coast
The number of dead is expected to rise as rescue operations are still ongoing. The ship had an estimated 500 to 700 migrants, mostly from West Asian and Northern Africa countries
At least 57 migrants dead after two boats capsize off Libya coast
The first quarter of this year has been the deadliest since 2017 for migrants trying to cross over to Europe through the Central Mediterranean
Daily Round-up | Protests in South Africa to demand freedom for Mumia & other stories
In today’s episode, we look at protests in South Africa demanding freedom for Mumia; 14 dead in boat drowning off Tunisia; US Senate hearing over Ohio train derailment; and Ex-Peru president Castillo’s detention extended by 36 months.
Daily Round-up | Seven-party alliance declares Lula as presidential candidate in Brazil & more
In today’s episode, we bring you stories from the presidential election in Brazil, a probe in the UK on the treatment of migrants, Israel’s revocation of citizenship for terrorism convicts, and the conclusions of the Astana summit
Report finds 193 million people faced acute food insecurity in 2021 and other stories
Today we look at the UN’s report on rising acute food insecurity, mass displacement amid violence and massacres in Darfur, and more
11 dead as migrant boat capsizes off Libya coast
The 11 refugees were aboard an overloaded dinghy. Another 12 peoples were rescued by the Libyan coast guard and will be sent back to refugee camps in the country
- Brazil approves end to 6×1 work schedule and reduction of the work week to 40 hours
- Israel kills 31 people in Lebanon on the eve of Eid al-Adha
- Israel carries out sixth consecutive Eid massacre in Gaza
- Far-right Janez Janša to return for fourth government term in Slovenia
- With peace deal nearly final, US launches fresh attacks on Iran
