insert_link World Typhoon Gaemi hits Chinese seaboard prompting fears of widespread flooding Typhoon Gaemi has made landfall in southeastern China after barreling across the Taiwan Strait, prompting warnings of swelling rivers, flash floods and waterlogging in cities and provinces that were hit by torrential rain just several weeks ago. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong. todayJuly 26, 2024 1
insert_link World Biden & Netanyahu discuss ceasefire deal US President, Joseph Biden has met Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House - the first meeting in Washington during iden's presidency. They discussed the ceasefire deal with Hamas - which although proposed weeks ago, has not been agreed upon. And the release of dozens of hostages still being held by Hamas. It all comes a day after Netanyahu's controversial address to Congress - which saw thousands of […] todayJuly 26, 2024 2
insert_link World Kamala Harris says world cannot become ‘numb’ to suffering in Gaza US Vice President, Kamala Harris says the world cannot become "numb" to suffering in Gaza, speaking after meeting the Israeli prime minister.Benjamin Netanyahu also held talks with President Joseph Biden on Thursday, where they discussed ongoing efforts to secure a ceasefire deal. He is expected to meet with former President Donald Trump on Friday - who is vying to return to the White House in November. Sally Patterson has more. […] todayJuly 26, 2024 4
insert_link World The U.N’s Antonio Guterres calls for urgent action to curb extreme heat The United Nations Secretary General has issued an urgent call to action to better protect billions around the world exposed to crippling effects of extreme heat. Global temperatures have been rising unabated, with Sunday, Monday and Tuesday this week having been the hottest days recorded. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. todayJuly 26, 2024 3
insert_link World Putin and Assad discuss Middle East tensions Syria's President Bashar al-Assad paid a surprise visit to Moscow - for talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. The two leaders discussed recent developments in the Middle East, which Putin described as an "escalation". The meeting is seen as an attempt at defusing tensions between Turkey and Syria. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow. todayJuly 25, 2024 6
insert_link World Ukraine and China discuss ending Russia war Ukraine's foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba is in China this week, he says, to find common ground with Beijing and discuss a way to end the war with Russia. He has so far met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Guangzhou, where he said Ukraine was ready for talks if Moscow was prepared to negotiate in good faith. Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv. todayJuly 25, 2024 8
insert_link World 45,000 Police officer’s deployed for Paris Olympics 45,000 police officers are part of what is a huge security presence in Paris ahead of the Olympic opening ceremony on Friday/July 26. 10,000 soldiers have also been deployed on the streets of the French capital with millions of visitors expected to come for the Games. Meanwhile, the Associated Press reports that the city has repeatedly suffered deadly extremist attacks and international tensions are high because of the […] todayJuly 25, 2024 5
insert_link World Typhoon Gaemi sinks Tanzanian cargo ship A Tanzanian-flagged cargo ship with nine Myanmar nationals on board has sunk off the southern port city of Kaohsiung in Taiwan as a result of Typhoon Gaemi. Officials say three other foreign vessels had run aground during the typhoon, but were safe. Rescue operations have been put on hold as the winds are too strong and visibility is poor. According to the BBC, the Tanzania-flagged freighter had been off the […] todayJuly 25, 2024 6
insert_link Namibia Not all children read at the same pace – Namibia study shows how teachers can help those falling behind Not all children read at the same pace and level. Martin Harvey Tsitsi Mavambe, Stellenbosch University and Nhlanhla Mpofu, Stellenbosch University Reading is a powerful tool. It introduces children to new ideas. It shapes their academic journey and progress. It also equips them with skills to navigate the world, both at school and beyond. Sadly, it’s estimated that more than 202 million children and young […] todayJuly 25, 2024 7
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
