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Photo credit: Al Jazeera A boat carrying almost 100 migrants capsized Wednesday in international waters near the Italian island of Lampedusa. India Today reports that at least 26 people died and around a dozen are missing, according to Italian authorities and UN agencies. Sixty survivors were taken to a reception centre on Lampedusa, according to Filippo…

Photo credit: Caribbean News Immigration applications in almost all permanent and temporary resident categories have been seeing higher refusals since 2023, according to the latest federal government data. Toronto Star reports that the high rate of rejection in most cases, such as study and post-graduate work permits, are primarily the result of changing eligibility and policies….

Photo credit: the independent Greece is facing another day of intense wildfires, with multiple fronts burning from he mainland to the islands. Tovima.com reports that, in the past three days, more than 230 wildfires have broken out, fueled by strong winds and scorching summer conditions. Major firefighting operations are reported to be going on in Patras, Zakynthos,…

Photo credit: CNN The UN’s human rights office has condemned a targeted Israeli attack that killed six journalists in Gaza. It called it a breach of international law. BBC reports that five Al Jazeera journalists were killed in an Israeli air strike on Sunday. Two others were killed, including a freelance journalist. Israel’s military said…

Photo credit: Daily Mail Bournemouth used to be a seaside resort attracting tourists, partying students, and stag dos seeking seaside relaxation. The Daily Mail reports that it has now become Britain’s new “Wild West”. Residents avoid parts of the town at night for fear of becoming a victim of crime. In one street, two of the town’s historic hotels…

Photo credit: The Kyiv Independent Finnish Finance Minister Riikka Purra is proposing to abolish integration benefits which will save 317 million euros. UNN reports that the abolition will mainly affect Ukrainian refugees who constitute the majority of aid recipients. the minister presented her budget for next year this week and it abolishes integration benefits paid…

Photo credit: CBC As Gaza faces famine-level hunger, some Torontonians are appealing for donations to help the Palestinians. CBC reports that in July, 63 children died from malnutrition-related infections, according to the World Health Organisation. Over 180 Palestinians, including at least 94 children, have died from hunger over the last two years, according to Gaza…