insert_link World Green parties suffer EU poll drubbing By Sam Reeves Green parties suffered major losses in the EU elections, particularly in France and Germany, hit by growing discontent at the bloc's environmental push and by voters' shifting priorities. They had notched up their best ever results at the last European Parliament polls five years ago, which were accompanied by mass rallies over climate change. But the parties appeared to be the biggest losers […] todayJune 10, 2024 12
insert_link World Macron urges French to make ‘right choice’ in poll gamble By Alice Hackman and Stuart Williams President Emmanuel Macron said Monday he was confident the French would make the "right choice" in snap elections he called after the far right crushed his centrist alliance in Sunday's EU ballot. His surprise move came after mainstream centrist parties kept an overall majority in the European Parliament in Sunday's poll, but the far right notched up a string of […] todayJune 10, 2024 12
insert_link World Pakistan’s PM offers delayed congratulations to India’s Modi Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday offered a brief congratulations to his counterpart Narendra Modi on his re-election in rival India, almost a week after the results came in. Born out of the partition of British-ruled India in 1947, the neighbours have fought two wars over the disputed territory of Kashmir. "Felicitations to @narendramodi (Modi) on taking oath as the Prime Minister of India," […] todayJune 10, 2024 16
Africa Fencing offers teens hope in impoverished Nairobi slum By Rose TROUP BUCHANAN Along the muddy tracks of a sprawling slum in Kenya's capital Nairobi, scores of teenagers learn how to fence each weekend under Mburu Wanyoike, whose initiative offers hope in a place bedevilled by crime and lack of opportunity. Several hundred thousand people live in closely packed poverty in Mathare, many born there like 27-year-old Wanyoike, who a decade ago was on […] todayJune 10, 2024 5
insert_link World Belgium Prime Minister resigns after election loss Belgium's Prime Minister Alexander De Croo has announced he's resigning after Sunday's election defeat. The county looks set for tough coalition talks after a strong performance from Flemish nationalist groups. todayJune 10, 2024 30
insert_link Africa Over 80 killed in Eastern Congo Attacks More than 80 people have been killed in a spate of attacks over the past week in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Local authorities have blamed the killings on members of an Islamist militia known as the Allied Democratic Forces. Chris Ocamringa (Otchamringa) has more from Kinshasa. todayJune 10, 2024 24
South Africa South African Political parties urge retired judge to facilitate talks on government of national unity Several political parties have asked SA Chief Justice Raymond Zondo to appoint a retired judge to facilitate talks on forming a government of national unity. The parties include the UDM, ACDP, and Build One South Africa. UDM's Yongaba Zigebe stresses the need for clarity with regards to the formation of the new Parliament: todayJune 10, 2024 5
insert_link Environment Flooding and landslides kill three in Vietnam’s north Flooding and landslides in northern Vietnam have killed three people, state media said Monday, after days of heavy rain that partially submerged thousands of homes. Images on state media showed water gushing down the steep roads of mountainous Ha Giang province, a popular spot for motorcycle tours, with vehicles overturned and abandoned in the floodwater. Residents in Ha Giang city stood on rooftops waiting for rescue. Around […] todayJune 10, 2024 36
insert_link Local FlyNamibia announces flight route shift and enhanced connectivity to stimulate Zambezi Region tourism FlyNamibia is pleased to announce significant enhancements to its flight operations to optimise connectivity and stimulate tourism in the Zambezi Region. Effective 3 July, FlyNamibia Katima Mulilo flights will transition from Eros Airport to Hosea Kutako International Airport, facilitating improved access to key destinations. In conjunction with this shift, FlyNamibia is introducing an innovative flight routing system designed to enhance connectivity between Windhoek (Hosea Kutako International Airport), […] todayJune 10, 2024 14
