The Week in Stories Around the Globe

Critics slam Mexico’s gentrification protests as xenophobic. Activists say they’re fighting for their human rights

“Not all foreigners gentrify, nor are only those who gentrify foreigners, nor is a significant migration process necessary for gentrification to occur. Gentrification is based on inequalities in such a way that it’s not the same thing,” she added.

#MexicoCity #protestmarch #gentrificación #Politics

10 countries where the population of women is higher than that of men

Flag of Djibouti.

In most parts of the world, the number of men and women is almost equal. But in some countries, the scales tip noticeably, with women making up a larger share of the population. And this isn’t just by chance– it usually comes down to real-life factors like men moving abroad for work, women living longer, or broader social and health issues.

#HongKong #Djibouti #RussianWomen #Moldova

Heavy rain in Texas halts rescue efforts as officials warn of further flooding

KERRVILLE, TEXAS – JULY 06: In an aerial view, the sun sets over the Guadalupe River on July 06, 2025 in Kerrville, Texas. Heavy rainfall caused severe flooding along the Guadalupe River in central Texas, leaving more than 80 people reported dead. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Her comments follow widespread criticism of the Trump administration’s handling of the Texas floods as reports emerged of thousands of calls from flood survivors being left unanswered by Fema’s call centers due to unextended contracts.

#TexasFlood #Trump #FEMA #texasfloodrelief

Photos show migrants intercepted near Crete arrive at the Greek port of Lavrio from Libya

More than 500 migrants arrived at the port of Lavrio near Athens on Thursday after being intercepted south of the island of Crete, after a surge of arrivals from Libya.

#GreeceNews #Greece #crete #Immigration


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