Brazil is taking a hard stance against organized crime. President Lula has just signed a tough new law. This law makes punishments stricter and gives law enforcement more tools to fight crime. The law targets people who get in the way of investigations or help criminal groups. It also protects judges, prosecutors, and police officers. Those found guilty could face u...
In Rio de Janeiro, a grim scene unfolded as families gathered at a morgue to identify loved ones killed during a violent police operation. This raid, targeting the Comando Vermelho gang, resulted in the deaths of at least 121 people, including four police officers. The operation, one of the deadliest in Brazil's history, has sparked outrage and raised questions about...
Cameroon is in a tough spot. The country's opposition leader, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, is not happy. He says the recent election was not fair. The Constitutional Council said President Paul Biya won. But Tchiroma thinks this is not true. He believes his party won by a lot. He said this in a video message on Facebook. He also said the people of Cameroon won, not just him...
The South End neighborhood in Boston is facing a serious problem. Drug use, dealing, and crime are on the rise. This is making life difficult for residents. Many are thinking about moving out because they don't feel safe anymore. Last Thursday, dozens of South End residents gathered at Cathedral High School. They shared their experiences and asked city and state off...
A top Chinese leader recently spoke about the idea of bringing Taiwan back under its control in a peaceful way. Wang Huning, a key figure in China's government, mentioned this during a special event in Beijing. He said China wants to share its growth with Taiwan but won't accept any moves towards Taiwanese independence. This event marked 80 years since Taiwan came un...
Wisconsin is in a tough spot after a recent storm. The federal government said no to helping out with the damages. This left the state with a big bill to pay. The governor is not happy about it. He thinks the decision is unfair. He plans to fight for the money. The storm hit six counties hard. It caused over $26 million in damage. The governor wants to make sure the ...
In Spain, the devastating floods that struck the Valencia region last year continue to leave their mark. A recent discovery has brought some closure to the tragedy. Authorities found the body of a 56-year-old man who went missing during the floods. DNA tests confirmed his identity. This man was one of three people still unaccounted for after the disaster that claimed...
A big celebration for the U. S. Marine Corps turned into a mess. The plan was to have a live-fire demonstration at Camp Pendleton, but things didn't go as expected. The Marines wanted to fire artillery rounds from M777 Howitzers, which are used in wars like Afghanistan and Ukraine. They said it would be safe and no highways would be closed. But California officials w...
New York City's Health Department is looking to hire outside help to shield its employees from harassment. This comes after a lot of criticism about how they handled the COVID-19 pandemic. The department wants to create new safety rules and train up to 75 staff members. These include leaders, researchers, and data analysts who have faced online harassment, doxxing, a...
Across the country, people are preparing to march in large numbers this Saturday. The reason? They're not happy with President Trump's actions. A group called No Kings is behind these protests. They believe Trump is acting more like a king than a president. This won't be the first time No Kings has organized big protests. Back in June, they got millions of people to...