July 6th, 2023 was officially the hottest day in history, breaking the record for the third time that week. Global temperatures soared to 17.23º Celsius (63.01º Fahrenheit), outstripping July 4th’s record-breaking 17.18ºC (63.01ºF) and July 3rd’s 17.01ºC (62.62ºF). Many scientists fear that temperatures will only continue to rise with the
On the first of July, former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro was banned from running for president until 2030 by the Brazilian Superior Electoral Court on the grounds of abuse of political power and misuse of the media during Bolsonaro’s presidency. When Bolsonaro lost the most recent presidential election, he refused to
Hawaii is facing an unparalleled tragedy as wildfires sweep through the islands, causing extensive damage, loss of life, and leaving communities in distress. The island of Maui has borne the brunt of these fires, resulting in significant repercussions for both local residents and the island’s vibrant tourism sector. The death
On Saturday, thousands of people participated in a solemn peace march through the forests of eastern Bosnia to commemorate the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, which is recognized as Europe’s only genocide since World War II. The annual march, spanning 100 kilometers (62 miles), follows the path taken by numerous Bosniak men
On Thursday, a human rights group spoke out about the mistreatment of undocumented immigrants in Tunisia, urging the government to stop their abuse and expulsion. Human Rights Watch (HRW) is calling on Tunis to stop sending migrants from Sub-Saharan Africa to a dangerous part of the Tunisia-Libya border and send
Early in 2022, Sri Lanka’s inflation shot through the roof as its foreign reserves depleted, supplies of food, medicine, and fuel ran low and resulted in power outages that lasted up to 13 hours for residents. This led to the biggest economic crisis the nation had experienced since independence. Many
