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Tony Gonzales fights for his seat, and for governing in Washington

In some very real ways, the Gonzales-Herrera fight has brought the problems of Washington and House Republicans home to the district. It’s a clash not only between House GOP colleagues, but also for the future of the House Republican majority, already hangi
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Tony Gonzales fights for his seat, and for governing in Washington

In some very real ways, the Gonzales-Herrera fight has brought the problems of Washington and House Republicans home to the district. It’s a clash not only between House GOP colleagues, but also for the future of the House Republican majority, already hanging by a thread.

Princess Kako of Akishino delivers speech in Athens to mark 125 years of diplomatic relations between Japan and Greece - as monarchy faces uncertain future due to lack of heirs

The niece of Emperor Naruhito, 29, arrived in Athens on Sunday, where she is currently undergoing an official visit to celebrate diplomatic ties between the two countries.
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Princess Kako of Akishino delivers speech in Athens to mark 125 years of diplomatic relations between Japan and Greece - as monarchy faces uncertain future due to lack of heirs

The niece of Emperor Naruhito, 29, arrived in Athens on Sunday, where she is currently undergoing an official visit to celebrate diplomatic ties between the two countries.

Princess Charlene of Monaco cuts a glamorous figure at the principality's Formula 1 Grand Prix on Sunday

Princess Charlene of Monaco, 46, attended the principality's annual race - one of the most famous grand prix in the world - with her husband Prince Albert of Monaco.
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Princess Charlene of Monaco cuts a glamorous figure at the principality's Formula 1 Grand Prix on Sunday

Princess Charlene of Monaco, 46, attended the principality's annual race - one of the most famous grand prix in the world - with her husband Prince Albert of Monaco.

Brit, 34, 'kills Russian paedophile with single punch for saying he wanted to have sex with his 15-year-old daughter' in Thailand

The drunk Russian was said to have whispered to the teenager that he wanted to have sex with her, infuriating the Brit (pictured in police station) who delivered a knockout punch
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Brit, 34, 'kills Russian paedophile with single punch for saying he wanted to have sex with his 15-year-old daughter' in Thailand

The drunk Russian was said to have whispered to the teenager that he wanted to have sex with her, infuriating the Brit (pictured in police station) who delivered a knockout punch

Student nurse, 41, threatened her boyfriend, 40, she was 'going to find someone else to have sex with' if he didn't get her pregnant within a month and taunted him over his weight, hair and breath

A domineering girlfriend subjected her lover to a regime of terror during which she bullied, belittled and humiliated him over his weight, hair, sex drive and even his breath, a court heard.
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Student nurse, 41, threatened her boyfriend, 40, she was 'going to find someone else to have sex with' if he didn't get her pregnant within a month and taunted him over his weight, hair and breath

A domineering girlfriend subjected her lover to a regime of terror during which she bullied, belittled and humiliated him over his weight, hair, sex drive and even his breath, a court heard.

UK general election LIVE: Rishi Sunak branded a 'frightened rabbit' while Keir Starmer accused of being 'middle manager lacking energy' as Nigel Farage moans election has had 'dullest' start - everything you need to know from the campaign trail

Latest updates, analysis and reaction from day six of the general election campaign.
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Three arrested in Liwonde for being found in possession of suspected body parts

Liwonde Police in Machinga district is keeping in custody three people for being found in possession of suspected body parts. Confirming the development, Liwonde Police officer-in-charge, Ulemu Kalua identified the three as Milward Kabotolo, 30, Shaba Bello,
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Three arrested in Liwonde for being found in possession of suspected body parts

Liwonde Police in Machinga district is keeping in custody three people for being found in possession of suspected body parts. Confirming the development, Liwonde Police officer-in-charge, Ulemu Kalua identified the three as Milward Kabotolo, 30, Shaba Bello, 18 and Roseby Steward. According to Kalua, the two, Kabotolo and Bello were arrested on Sunday at Liwonde […] The post Three arrested in Liwonde for being found in possession of suspected body parts appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Good riddance Martha Chizuma! No more of her at ACB as her contract expires this Friday

Anti-Corruption Bureau Chief Martha Chizuma won’t renew her contact as it expires by Friday, 31st May, 2024, that’s according to local reports. On Tuesday Morning, Zodiak Radio reported that the Chizuma won’t review her contract and that the Bur
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Good riddance Martha Chizuma! No more of her at ACB as her contract expires this Friday

Anti-Corruption Bureau Chief Martha Chizuma won’t renew her contact as it expires by Friday, 31st May, 2024, that’s according to local reports. On Tuesday Morning, Zodiak Radio reported that the Chizuma won’t review her contract and that the Bureau is in financial challenges, including huge debts and staff shortages.   However, it has transpired that […] The post Good riddance Martha Chizuma! No more of her at ACB as her contract expires this Friday appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Pope Francis, a friend of gays, now stands accused of attacking them: Is he changing his stand?

BBC is reporting that Pope Francis has used extremely derogatory language in an incident that could have a profound impact on the way his attitude towards gay people is perceived. When asked at the Italian Bishops’ Conference if gay men should now be allowe
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Pope Francis, a friend of gays, now stands accused of attacking them: Is he changing his stand?

BBC is reporting that Pope Francis has used extremely derogatory language in an incident that could have a profound impact on the way his attitude towards gay people is perceived. When asked at the Italian Bishops’ Conference if gay men should now be allowed to train for the priesthood as long as they remained celibate, […] The post Pope Francis, a friend of gays, now stands accused of attacking them: Is he changing his stand? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Housing costs: The 2024 sleeper issue

Rising housing costs hold implications for this year’s presidential election, especially in battleground states where rents and home prices are skyrocketing.
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Housing costs: The 2024 sleeper issue

Rising housing costs hold implications for this year’s presidential election, especially in battleground states where rents and home prices are skyrocketing.

Trump makes sweeping promises to donors on audacious fundraising tour

By tying donation requests to pledges of tax cuts and other policies, Trump is testing the boundaries of federal campaign finance laws.
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Trump makes sweeping promises to donors on audacious fundraising tour

By tying donation requests to pledges of tax cuts and other policies, Trump is testing the boundaries of federal campaign finance laws.

SIDS4: Seychelles' President calls for united front by small island states in face of shared crises

Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan emphasised the importance of the small island developing states (SIDS) presenting a united front at the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) that officially began on Monday in St. Jo
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SIDS4: Seychelles' President calls for united front by small island states in face of shared crises

Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan emphasised the importance of the small island developing states (SIDS) presenting a united front at the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) that officially began on Monday in St. Johns, Antigua and Barbuda. Ramkalawan made this statement during his address at the heads of state and government general debate Plenary Segment of the SIDS4 conference. «Today, as we convene, our shared commitment is to confront the distinctive challenges confronting small island nations. Despite three decades of recognition of the special considerations deserved by SIDS, we face a complex web of interlinked issues, from climate change and rising sea levels to environmental degradation, devastating pandemics, geopolitical tensions, economic vulnerability, and sustainable development,» said Ramkalawan. He added that the outcomes have spiralled into mounting debt levels and a dearth of capacity to invest in resilience and climate action, making the pursuit of enduring prosperity a daunting and seemingly unending endeavour. Ramkalawan said all SIDS are insular and not attached to continents and therefore face similar challenges and vulnerabilities. «The climate crisis will destroy all of us. Already, we are being hit by coastal erosion, coral bleaching, rise in sea level, stronger storm surges, and destruction of our biodiversity and sea life in general. Tourism forms an important part of our economy and this is closely linked to the beauty of our environment. Speaking with one voice will ensure we protect our economic gains and thus allow us to continue giving our children and people good education, appropriate health services and a good standard of living,» he stressed. The head of state of Seychelles, an archipelago in the western Indian Ocean, emphasised the importance of the Multi-dimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI) for SIDS and said, «Our intention is not to beg or rob others, but rather we simply want access to concessionary financing for us to be able to face the future and survive. That is why we believe in an MVI.» In his address, the Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, called out to the Group of 20 (G20), which represent 80 percent of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, to take accountability for the effects that climate change is having on SIDS. He reaffirmed the United Nations' stance of supporting the SIDS. «We cannot accept the disappearance of any country or culture under the rising waves. The idea that an entire island state could become collateral damage for profiteering by the fossil fuel industry or competition between larger economies is simply obscene,» said Guterres.  He added that the SIDS «served as the world's conscience in the climate crisis and it's in large part because of you, the SIDS, to your effort that we have the UN framework convention and the Paris agreement.» Guterres said that the past decades have delivered a series of blows that have set behind the SIDS development such as natural catastrophes like hurricanes, which have caused enormous amounts of damage. He added that SIDS also deserves economic justice and some of these countries desperately need resources for climate mitigation and finance is the fuel. The SIDS4 is taking place from May 27-30.Under the overarching theme of «Charting the course toward resilient prosperity,» the conference will assess the ability of SIDS to achieve sustainable development, including the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The conference is held every 10 years and brings together representatives from around 37 member states of the United Nations.  Discussions will focus on revitalising SIDS' economies, aid effectiveness and increasing climate finance in the wake of the 28th UN Framework Conference on Climate Change (COP28). Participants will also discuss human capital, health and youth, as well as address data and digital technologies – an area of focus of the upcoming Summit of the Future in September 2024.

BBC weather presenter whose family were kicked off a flight over row over her daughter's nut allergy said incident was 'humiliating and desperate' as she hits out at airline again

In an interview on Good Morning Britain, the BBC presenter said the whole experience was 'absolutely humiliating and desperate for my daughter', adding that anaphylaxis is 'terrifying'.
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BBC weather presenter whose family were kicked off a flight over row over her daughter's nut allergy said incident was 'humiliating and desperate' as she hits out at airline again

In an interview on Good Morning Britain, the BBC presenter said the whole experience was 'absolutely humiliating and desperate for my daughter', adding that anaphylaxis is 'terrifying'.

Tesco customers are outraged after 'offensive' change to Meal Deal

Taking to X, a British customer shared an image of the updated meal deal with a grape and berry medley as a main, and said: 'Fruit pot as a main, bring the general election forwards.'
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Tesco customers are outraged after 'offensive' change to Meal Deal

Taking to X, a British customer shared an image of the updated meal deal with a grape and berry medley as a main, and said: 'Fruit pot as a main, bring the general election forwards.'

French instructors ‘welcome’ in Ukraine – Kiev’s top general

Ukraine’s top general Aleksandr Syrsky has said he’s signed papers allowing French instructors into the country Read Full Article at RT.com
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French instructors ‘welcome’ in Ukraine – Kiev’s top general

Ukraine’s top general Aleksandr Syrsky has said he’s signed papers allowing French instructors into the country Read Full Article at RT.com

EU members disagree on arming Ukraine using Russian funds – Borrell

An EU proposal to buy weapons for Ukraine with revenue from immobilized Russian sovereign funds remains in doubt, Josep Borrell has said Read Full Article at RT.com
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EU members disagree on arming Ukraine using Russian funds – Borrell

An EU proposal to buy weapons for Ukraine with revenue from immobilized Russian sovereign funds remains in doubt, Josep Borrell has said Read Full Article at RT.com

165 days at sea, no GPS: Quebecer joined international crew for global race

Catheryne Langford sailed around the world for more than five months, and was the only Canadian to take part in the inaugural international race for amateur sailors.
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165 days at sea, no GPS: Quebecer joined international crew for global race

Catheryne Langford sailed around the world for more than five months, and was the only Canadian to take part in the inaugural international race for amateur sailors.

Doug Ford's change to booze sales could cost far more than $225M

Premier Doug Ford's push to get beer and wine into convenience stores ahead of schedule will cost Ontario taxpayers at least $225 million, but there's evidence the full price tag could add up to hundreds of millions more.
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Doug Ford's change to booze sales could cost far more than $225M

Premier Doug Ford's push to get beer and wine into convenience stores ahead of schedule will cost Ontario taxpayers at least $225 million, but there's evidence the full price tag could add up to hundreds of millions more.

Windsor's plan for a shiny and new downtown has advocates hoping it remains a place 'for all of us'

Downtown Windsor is grappling to deal with an increase in homelessness and people facing substance use and mental health challenges — among the issues the southwestern Ontario city's revitalization plan hopes to address. But questions are being raised abou
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Windsor's plan for a shiny and new downtown has advocates hoping it remains a place 'for all of us'

Downtown Windsor is grappling to deal with an increase in homelessness and people facing substance use and mental health challenges — among the issues the southwestern Ontario city's revitalization plan hopes to address. But questions are being raised about what this means for vulnerable individuals. 

EU Fact Sheets - European fisheries in figures - 27-05-2024

The tables below show basic statistical data in several areas relating to the common fisheries policy (CFP), namely: the fishing fleet of the Member States in 2024 (Table I), the situation of employment in the fisheries (2021), aquaculture (2020) and fish p
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EU Fact Sheets - European fisheries in figures - 27-05-2024

The tables below show basic statistical data in several areas relating to the common fisheries policy (CFP), namely: the fishing fleet of the Member States in 2024 (Table I), the situation of employment in the fisheries (2021), aquaculture (2020) and fish processing (2021) sectors (Table II), the production, import and export of fisheries and aquaculture products in 2021 (Table III), the apparent and per capita consumption of fisheries and aquaculture products in 2021 (Table IV), and the prospective resource allocations of the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) from 2021 to 2027 (Table V). Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

EU Fact Sheets - European monetary policy - 27-05-2024

The European System of Central Banks (ESCB) comprises the ECB and the national central banks of all the EU Member States. The primary objective of the ESCB is to maintain price stability. In order to achieve this objective, the Governing Council of the ECB ba
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EU Fact Sheets - European monetary policy - 27-05-2024

The European System of Central Banks (ESCB) comprises the ECB and the national central banks of all the EU Member States. The primary objective of the ESCB is to maintain price stability. In order to achieve this objective, the Governing Council of the ECB bases its decisions on an integrated analytical framework and implements both standard and non-standard monetary policy measures. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

EU Fact Sheets - The European Union and the World Trade Organization - 27-05-2024

The World Trade Organization (WTO) works to guarantee a rules-based international trading system. Despite the impasse in trade negotiations, ways to modernise WTO rules and address new global challenges are being explored. Under the Lisbon Treaty, Parliament
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EU Fact Sheets - The European Union and the World Trade Organization - 27-05-2024

The World Trade Organization (WTO) works to guarantee a rules-based international trading system. Despite the impasse in trade negotiations, ways to modernise WTO rules and address new global challenges are being explored. Under the Lisbon Treaty, Parliament legislates jointly with the Council, has to approve any changes or new WTO agreements and has an important scrutiny role on international trade policy. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

EU Fact Sheets - The European Neighbourhood Policy - 27-05-2024

The European neighbourhood policy (ENP) applies to Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Egypt, Georgia, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Moldova, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia and Ukraine. It aims to strengthen the prosperity, stability and security of
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EU Fact Sheets - The European Neighbourhood Policy - 27-05-2024

The European neighbourhood policy (ENP) applies to Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Egypt, Georgia, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Moldova, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia and Ukraine. It aims to strengthen the prosperity, stability and security of all. It is based on democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights and is a bilateral policy between the EU and each partner country, with regional cooperation initiatives: the Eastern Partnership (EaP) and the Union for the Mediterranean[1]. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Briefing - Plants produced using new genomic techniques - 28-05-2024

On 5 July 2023, the Commission tabled a proposal for a regulation on certain new genomic techniques (NGTs). It establishes two categories of plants obtained by NGTs: plants comparable to naturally occurring or conventional plants, and plants with modification
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Briefing - Plants produced using new genomic techniques - 28-05-2024

On 5 July 2023, the Commission tabled a proposal for a regulation on certain new genomic techniques (NGTs). It establishes two categories of plants obtained by NGTs: plants comparable to naturally occurring or conventional plants, and plants with modifications that are more complex. The two categories will be subject to different requirements to reach the market, taking into account their different characteristics and risk profiles. Feedback from stakeholders is mixed. While industry interest groups hailed the 'game-changing proposals' bringing innovation in plant breeding, the organic food and farming movement criticised the Commission's plan to take NGTs out of the existing legal framework, as it could leave organic food systems unprotected. In a vote on 7 February 2024, the Parliament adopted its first-reading position with 307 votes for to 263 against and 41 abstentions. MEPs agreed to support a simplified registration for plant varieties produced using NGTs that are deemed to be equivalent to conventional varieties, while retaining stricter controls for others that are not (plants resulting from targeted mutagenesis and cisgenesis). The Council is yet to reach a general approach. Third edition. The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages in the legislative procedure. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

French instructors ‘welcome’ in Ukraine - Kiev’s top general

Ukraine’s top general Aleksandr Syrsky has said he’s signed papers allowing French instructors into the country Read Full Article at RT.com
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French instructors ‘welcome’ in Ukraine - Kiev’s top general

Ukraine’s top general Aleksandr Syrsky has said he’s signed papers allowing French instructors into the country Read Full Article at RT.com

Finance Minister Chithyola in Kenya for AfDB annual meeting: Lobbies for more financing towards ATM strategy

Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Simplex Chithyola Banda says Malawi will utilise the African Development Bank (AfDB) annual meetings in Nairobi, Kenya, to push for increased development funding and climate financing to accelerate socio-economic growt
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Finance Minister Chithyola in Kenya for AfDB annual meeting: Lobbies for more financing towards ATM strategy

Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Simplex Chithyola Banda says Malawi will utilise the African Development Bank (AfDB) annual meetings in Nairobi, Kenya, to push for increased development funding and climate financing to accelerate socio-economic growth. AfDB started holding its annual meetings on Monday and the minister, who is one of the governors of the […] The post Finance Minister Chithyola in Kenya for AfDB annual meeting: Lobbies for more financing towards ATM strategy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Dowa DC Stallichi Mwambiwa recognized for his outstanding management style: “He is a consistent top performer.”

Dowa district commissioner Stallichi Mwambiwa was recognised for his outstanding management style. The council received K774 109 512 as part of the performance-based grant, and another K2.5 million from NBS Bank for emerging the top performer whereas Mchinji
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Dowa DC Stallichi Mwambiwa recognized for his outstanding management style: “He is a consistent top performer.”

Dowa district commissioner Stallichi Mwambiwa was recognised for his outstanding management style. The council received K774 109 512 as part of the performance-based grant, and another K2.5 million from NBS Bank for emerging the top performer whereas Mchinji and Kasungu received K1.5 million each from the bank. Speaking when he presented the awards, Local Government […] The post Dowa DC Stallichi Mwambiwa recognized for his outstanding management style: “He is a consistent top performer.” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Moetai Brotherson annonce une aide dans le cadre des émeutes en Nouvelle-Calédonie

Le président du Pays était invité sur notre plateau le 27 mai. Il a répondu aux questions de Cybèle Plichart sur la situation de la Nouvelle-Calédonie, les critiques de l'opposition et son deuxième séjour à Singapour, entre autres.
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Moetai Brotherson annonce une aide dans le cadre des émeutes en Nouvelle-Calédonie

Le président du Pays était invité sur notre plateau le 27 mai. Il a répondu aux questions de Cybèle Plichart sur la situation de la Nouvelle-Calédonie, les critiques de l'opposition et son deuxième séjour à Singapour, entre autres.

Security Council set to meet over deadly Rafah strike

The UN Security Council was set to convene an emergency meeting Tuesday over an Israeli strike that killed dozens in a displaced persons camp in Rafah, as three European countries were slated to formally recognise a Palestinian state. AFP journalists on the
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Security Council set to meet over deadly Rafah strike

The UN Security Council was set to convene an emergency meeting Tuesday over an Israeli strike that killed dozens in a displaced persons camp in Rafah, as three European countries were slated to formally recognise a Palestinian state. AFP journalists on the ground early Tuesday reported fresh Israeli strikes overnight in the southern Gaza border city, where an Israeli attack targeting two senior Hamas members on Sunday night sparked a fire that ripped through a displacement centre, killing 45, according to Gaza health officials. The attack prompted a wave of international condemnation, with Palestinians and many Arab countries calling it a «massacre». Israel said it was looking into the «tragic accident». «There is no safe place in Gaza. This horror must stop,» UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres posted on social media. UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths pointed to the widespread warnings of civilian deaths that circulated ahead of Israel's incursion into Rafah, saying in a statement: «We've seen the consequences in last night's utterly unacceptable attack.» «To call it 'a mistake' is a message that means nothing for those killed, those grieving, and those trying to save lives,» he added. Diplomats said the UN Security Council would convene Tuesday for an emergency session called by Algeria to discuss the attack. The EU's foreign policy chief said he was «horrified by news» of the strike, while French President Emmanuel Macron said he was «outraged», and a US National Security Council spokesperson said Israel «must take every precaution possible to protect civilians». The Israeli military said it was launching a probe. - 'Don't know where to go' - Displaced Gazan Khalil al-Bahtini was preparing to leave the impacted area, telling AFP Monday that «last night, the tent opposite to ours was targeted». «We have loaded all our belongings, but we don't know where to go.» Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told parliament the deaths occurred «despite our best efforts» to protect civilians. The outcry over the strike came as Spain, Ireland and Norway were set to formally recognise a Palestinian state on Tuesday in a decision slammed by Israel as a «reward» for Hamas. «Recognising the state of Palestine is about justice for the Palestinian people,» Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said Monday in Brussels. It was also «the best guarantee of security for Israel and absolutely essential for reaching peace in the region», he said alongside his Irish and Norwegian counterparts. On Monday, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said he had told Spain's consulate in Jerusalem to stop offering consular services to West Bank Palestinians from June 1 as a «preliminary punitive» measure. - 'Charred bodies' - Israel launched the deadly strike on Rafah late Sunday, hours after Hamas fired a barrage of rockets at the Tel Aviv area, most of which were intercepted. Israel's army said its aircraft «struck a Hamas compound» in the city and killed Yassin Rabia and Khaled Nagar, senior officials for the militant group in the occupied West Bank. Gaza's civil defence agency said the strike ignited a fire that tore through a displacement centre in northwestern Rafah near a facility of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA. «We saw charred bodies and dismembered limbs... We also saw cases of amputations, wounded children, women and the elderly,» said civil defence agency official Mohammad al-Mughayyir. One survivor, a woman who declined to be named, said: «We heard a loud sound and there was fire all around us. The children were screaming.» Adding to already heightened tensions since Israel launched its Rafah ground operation, the Israeli and Egyptian militaries reported a «shooting incident» on Monday that killed one Egyptian guard in the border area between Egypt and the southern Gaza Strip. Both forces said they were investigating. - 'Dangerous violation' - Footage from the Palestinian Red Crescent Society showed chaotic nighttime scenes of paramedics racing to the attack site and evacuating the wounded. Mughayyir said the rescue efforts were hampered by war damage and the impact of Israel's siege, which has led to severe shortages of fuel and «water to extinguish fires». The Israeli attack sparked strong protests from Egypt and Qatar, both of which have played key roles as mediators in efforts to negotiate a ceasefire and hostage-prisoner exchange. Egypt deplored what it called the «targeting of defenceless civilians», saying it was part of «a systematic policy aimed at widening the scope of death and destruction in the Gaza Strip to make it uninhabitable». Qatar condemned a «dangerous violation of international law» and voiced «concern that the bombing will complicate ongoing mediation efforts» towards a truce. The top world court, the International Court of Justice, on Friday ordered Israel to halt any offensive in Rafah and elsewhere that could bring about «the physical destruction» of the Palestinians. The war in Gaza started after Hamas's October 7 attack on southern Israel, which resulted in the deaths of more than 1,170 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on Israeli official figures. Militants also took 252 hostages, 121 of whom remain in Gaza, including 37 the army says are dead. Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed at least 36,050 people in Gaza, mostly civilians, according to the Hamas-run territory's health ministry. Philippe Lazzarini, head of UNRWA, which has been central to aid operations in the besieged territory during the war, said on social media platform X that «with every day passing, providing assistance & protection becomes nearly impossible». «The images from last night are testament to how Rafah has turned into hell on Earth,» he said. © Agence France-Presse

Seychelles National Alliance Party to announce new interim leader soon

The Seychelles National Alliance Party (SNAP) will soon reveal its new interim leader, said the new chairman of the party on Monday. Cyril Lau-Tee told reporters that SNAP has already sent the name of the new interim leader to the Electoral Commission of Sey
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Seychelles National Alliance Party to announce new interim leader soon

The Seychelles National Alliance Party (SNAP) will soon reveal its new interim leader, said the new chairman of the party on Monday. Cyril Lau-Tee told reporters that SNAP has already sent the name of the new interim leader to the Electoral Commission of Seychelles (ECS). The announcement comes after the ECS announced the termination of the membership of the party leader, Vincent Padayachy on May 15. Ernesto Lionnet, a member of the executive committee, said, «Our decision to revoke the membership of our then leader shows that we are a serious party that does not take too well to our leaders doing whatever they want.» The executive committee of SNAP had already revoked Padayachy's membership to the party on April 15 as per Article 4.5 of its constitution. Lionnet said the former party leader committed over 10 violations from the date it was registered to April 15 and this included disregarding the executive committee when making decisions. Lautee said that after Padayachy was voted out, the party informed the ECS of the decision but on April 24 Padayachy announced the suspension of Lautee and Hermitte from their roles as chairman and secretary general respectively.  According to the Electoral Commission, Padayachy ceased to be a member of SNAP effective on April 15, 2024, and any resolution or action taken on behalf of the party after this date is deemed invalid. With the matter settled, SNAP revealed it plans to hold its convention at the end of this year to elect its presidential and vice presidential candidates. «We have already begun the work to identify who will stand as candidates for the National Assembly,» said Hermitte, who added that the party is working to ensure it has all the members it needs for its executive committee. Presidential and legislative elections in Seychelles will take place on September 27 if a proposed 11th amendment to the Constitution on a fixed date for elections is approved by the National Assembly.

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