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At least 13 Tunisians missing after migrant boat sinks off Tunisia, group says
At least 13 Tunisians are missing after a migrant boat sank off the Tunisian coast while sailing towards Italy, and two people were rescued, the head of a migrant rights group said on Saturday. Internazionale reports that the boat set off early on Thursday, Mostafa Abdelkebir, the head of the Tunisian Observatory for Human Rights, told…
Carney asks provinces to return US alcohol to stores
Photo credit: CTV News Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked provinces to restock American alcohol on their shelves as Canada finalizes a trade deal with the US. Toronto Today reports that US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday he would put a three-day pause on 50 per cent tariffs that would have…
Amnesty International urges Italy to end migrant detention deal with Albania
Amnesty International urged Italy on Thursday to end its detention agreement with Albania, warning that the offshore arrangement jeopardizes the safety, liberty and human rights of asylum seekers and migrants. AA reports that in a briefing examining the 2023 agreement, the rights group said hundreds of people had been forcibly transferred to facilities in Albania, where limited access…
Migrants throw stones at French officers
Photo credit: BBC The moment French police officers intercepted the launch of a dinghy hoping to cross the Channel, as migrants threw stones at them, has been caught on camera. The clip shows migrants wearing life jackets appearing to reach for the ground while on the beach, and grabbing stones to throw at officers as…
Yoruba nation celebrates Isese Day
The Yoruba nation celebrated Isese Day on Thursday. Isese refers to the traditional and cultural heritage of the Yoruba people, who are primarily resident in Nigeria. It encompasses various practices, beliefs, and customs that have been passed down through generations. The term “Isese” translates to “tradition” in Yoruba, and the celebration of Isese Day is an annual…
Israel’s military to investigate Gaza attacks, and other developments in the Middle East
Photo credit: WRAL The Israeli military said it will investigate the killings of 5-year-old Hind Rajab and her family members in February 2024, and the separate killings of 15 paramedics in March 2025. Both drew international attention. The Associated Press reports that the announcement followed reviews of 150 incidents of troop conduct during the war in Gaza….
Jason Arday’s tragic death reveals the intense skepticism Black scholars face by Cornel Grey, Western University
Photo credit: The Conversation Jason Arday’s death at 41 came only days after his resignation from the University of Cambridge. He had been facing intense scrutiny of his academic record and allegations of plagiarism. Arday’s story had also become fodder for ongoing accusation by some critics that universities pursuing racial diversity do so at the…