LONDON — Within hours of a stabbing attack in northwest England that killed three young girls and wounded several more children, a false name of a supposed suspect was circulating on social media. Hours after that, violent protesters were clashing with police outside a nearby mosque. Police say the name was fake, as were rumors that the 17-year-old suspect was an asylum-seeker who had recently arrived in Britain. Detectives say the suspect charged Thursday with murder and attempted murder was born in the U.K.... Читать дальше...
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris said Wednesday that former President Donald Trump's false assertions about her race were the "same old show" as she emphasized the need for Black women to organize for his defeat this November. Addressing the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. — one of "Divine Nine" historically Black fraternities and sororities — in Houston, Harris told the crowd, "When I look out at everyone here, I see family." She drew knowing chuckles from the audience as she mentioned... Читать дальше...
Washington — China issued sanctions on U.S. Representative Jim McGovern, the sponsor of a bill advocating for a peaceful resolution of the China-Tibet dispute China views Tibet as an "inseparable part of China since ancient times," despite supporters of the Tibetan Government in Exile and the Dalai Lama saying that Tibet has historically been independent. Framed as a response to McGovern’s efforts to undermine Chinese territorial sovereignty, the sanctions freeze the representative’s Chinese assets... Читать дальше...
DETROIT — A judge approved a settlement Wednesday in a 2017 lawsuit that challenged the detention of Iraqi nationals who were targeted for deportation during the Trump administration. The agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, known as ICE, sets strict conditions for future detentions before any proposed removals, the American Civil Liberties Union said. "Too often, immigrants are locked up for months or years for absolutely no reason other than they want what so many of us have already: the chance to build a life in America. Читать дальше...
united nations — Iran and Israel each appealed to the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday to strongly condemn the other for recent deadly attacks. The council called for calm in a region it fears is sliding toward a wider war. “The Security Council should take immediate steps to hold Israel accountable for this act of aggression,” Iranian Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani told an emergency meeting of the council, which his government requested following the early-morning assassination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. Читать дальше...
Recent protests in Kenya that forced the president to dissolve his cabinet have been led by members of Generation Z, many of whom identify as tribeless and classless. Who are these young protesters? Juma Majanga reports. Camera: Jimmy Makhulo.
paris — French superstar Leon Marchand added to his legend with a dazzling and historic performance in the Paris pool Wednesday as Katie Ledecky became the first woman swimmer to win gold at four Olympics. On an action-packed evening in La Defense Arena, China's Pan Zhanle smashed his own 100-meter freestyle world record while Swedish veteran Sarah Sjoestroem won the women's title. American great Ledecky again set new standards, cementing her reputation as the greatest distance swimmer the sport has known. Читать дальше...
new york — Over 8 million people live in New York City and yet lasting romantic relationships can still seem hard to come by. Because of this, many singles in the city have ditched swiping on dating apps for socializing in real life through in-person events such as running clubs, reading parties and singles meetups. In the early 2010s, dating apps such as Tinder and Hinge became a prominent way to meet potential partners, and though they have produced countless successful love stories, many New... Читать дальше...
Every Wednesday, a run club in New York City brings together hundreds of people who are not only looking to stay fit but also searching for love. A three-mile run is followed by beers at local bars, during which the club’s members try to find romantic partners or make new friends. June Hsu reports. Camera: Michael Eckels.
washington — As thousands of people in Venezuela protested the results of Sunday’s election, many in China were watching and commenting on social media platforms. While social media are tightly censored in China and most comments echoed support for incumbent Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro, videos of the protests spread widely, and some voiced support for the protesters. Others used the opportunity to subtly criticize China’s authoritarian system of government, pointing out the country’s lack of free and open elections. Читать дальше...
Yaounde, Cameroon — Central African Republic officials say they are meeting with the governments of neighboring countries in an effort to stop the spread of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox. An outbreak of the mpox virus has been confirmed in several Central African Republic (CAR) towns and villages, with fresh infections reported this week in Bangui, said one of the country's health officials. In addition, the Democratic Republic of Congo has seen 20,000 cases and more than 1,000 deaths from mpox... Читать дальше...
