Horror, grief, trauma in Ethiopia’s Gofa a week after deadly landslides
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed posted on X on Tuesday that he was “deeply saddened by this terrible loss”, adding that the Federal Disaster Prevention Task Force has been deployed to the area and is working to reduce the impact of the disaster. But according to locals, the task force never arrived. Abiy, who paid a brief visit on Saturday with his wife to the disaster-struck village, planted a tree on the cemetery ground as a show of solidarity.
Paris Olympics organizers say they meant no disrespect with ‘Last Supper’ tableau
Religious conservatives from around the world decried the segment, with the French Catholic Church’s conference of bishops deploring “scenes of derision” that they said made a mockery of Christianity — a sentiment echoed by Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova. The Anglican Communion in Egypt expressed its “deep regret” Sunday, saying the ceremony could cause the IOC to “lose its distinctive sporting identity and its humanitarian message.”
Hamas Calls Talks With Israel ‘Meaningless’ Amid Escalating Violence And Assassinations
Since the onset of the conflict, over 39,445 Palestinians and 1,139 Israelis have been killed. Al Jazeera has condemned the deliberate targeting of journalists, labeling these attacks as war crimes. The network called for immediate legal action against those responsible and stressed the importance of protecting journalists in conflict zones, reported Al Jazeera.
Earth is wobbling and days are getting longer — and humans are to blame
The length of Earth’s days and the orientation of our planet are being thrown out of balance as human-caused climate change continuously alters Earth’s spin, new research suggests.
Evolving Folks Project 