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A boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Senegal, killing at least 26 people. Authorities said the wooden fishing boat had sailed just 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) when it sank with more than 100 people on board. Grieving relatives and friends gathered on the beach, anxiously awaiting news of their loved ones. So far, 4 people have been rescued and the search is still ongoing. The ship departed from Mbur, about 80 kilometers south of the capital Dhaka, bound for Spain’s Canary Islands off the coast of West Africa. The number of migrants leaving West Africa through Senegal has…
“Meditation is not a way to quiet your mind. It is a way to enter the silence that is already there. ~ Deepak Chopra Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the chaos of daily life and longed for a sense of calm and clarity? This is me a year ago, stuck in a cycle of overwork and unhealthy habits. It wasn’t until I rediscovered meditation, specifically Vipassana, that I began to find true peace and transformation. This is my story and how Vipassana changed my life, and how it can change your life. My personal meditation journey I have always…
BBC/Léa GuedjRevelations of the trial lead to tensions in Mazan and surrounding villagesThere were sighs of frustration in the packed seats of the Voltaire courtroom at Avignon’s Palais de Justice as the chief judge in scarlet robes announced that a trial sweeping France had been unexpectedly but inevitably postponed.”He is sick,” said Judge President Roger Arata, who said the special case involving 51 rapists came after Dominique Pelicot became too ill to attend court. Cases will be delayed for “one, two, three days” and possibly longer. His lawyer later said he had been taken to hospital.At the right edge of…
The super typhoon that struck on Saturday continues to bring heavy rainfall, landslides and floods to northern Vietnam, where at least 127 people have died and 54 are missing, officials said.Thousands of people were stranded on rooftops in some northern provinces on Tuesday, while others posted desperate messages for help on social media.Typhoon Yagi, Vietnam’s strongest storm in 30 years, wreaked havoc in the country’s northern region, leaving 1.5 million people without power.Dashcam footage showed the Phong Chau Bridge in Phu Tho province suddenly collapsed on Monday, sending several cars into the water.Although it has now weakened to a tropical…
Kenyan hospital officials say Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei was set on fire and her ex-boyfriend died from burns in the attack.Dickson Ndiema ambushed the marathon runner as she was returning home from church more than a week ago, doused her with petrol and set her on fire. Local managers said the two clashed over a small patch of land in northwestern Kenya where Cheptegei lives and trains. Ndima died on Monday night in the intensive care unit where he was admitted with burns over 30% of his body.”He did die [burn] Dr Owen Menach of Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital…
New video loaded: These Venezuelan election observers have received death threats. Now they are hiding.transcriptBacktranscriptThese Venezuelan election observers have received death threats. Now they are hiding.The New York Times spoke to several election volunteers from Venezuela’s opposition parties who found out that Edmundo Gonzalez defeated Nicolás Maduro in July. They fled the country after facing death threats from Maduro supporters.Anthony is hiding in this Colombian city on the border with Venezuela. He said that after volunteering as an election observer for the opposition party, he was targeted by paramilitary groups called “colectivos”, which are the main enforcers of Venezuelan President…
Skip the store-bought granola bars and just buy one of these High protein granola bars instead! With just 7 ingredients and just 25 minutes, you can whip up a fresh batch of homemade granola bars every week! It’s back to school time, one of my favorite times of the year! It’s like a fresh start when you might be feeling a little sluggish 3/4 of the year. Summer is still a few weeks away in Minnesota, but the crisp morning air has me excited for all the fun fall activities to come. My kids are back in “school” too which…
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ordered Apple to repay 13 billion euros (£11 billion; $14 billion) in unpaid taxes to Ireland. The European Commission accused Ireland of giving Apple illegal tax benefits eight years ago, but the Irish government has opposed repaying the tax.”The Court rendered its final judgment on the matter and confirmed the European Commission’s 2016 decision that Ireland had provided illegal aid to Apple and that Ireland must withdraw that aid,” the court said.The news comes a day after the tech giant unveiled its new iPhone 16 series.”This case has never been about how much…
Russian officials said they shot down 144 Ukrainian drones across the country overnight, in a wave of attacks that killed one woman, set residential buildings on fire and grounded Moscow flights.Moscow Governor Andrei Vorobyov said several apartments in two high-rise apartment buildings in Raminskoye, in the Moscow region, were set on fire.Vorobyov said that a 46-year-old woman in Ramenskoye died, three people were injured, and 43 others were evacuated to temporary accommodation centers.Ukraine has so far not commented on the attack.The Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday that of the 144 drones intercepted by its air defense systems, half were…
A gym is a place where people go to get fit and participate in structured exercise. However, the thought of going can be daunting. Luckily, there are nine alternative activities to help you stay healthy and active without a membership. Discover these activities to help you achieve your fitness goals. 3 Activities to Do at Home Don’t have a company? no problem. Explore these fun activities you can do alone at home. 1. Exercise at home Go to your backyard and do some simple exercise like walking, jogging, jumping jacks, or jumping rope. Consider the surface and make sure…