Hundreds protest return of Spain ex-king Juan Carlos

Hundreds protest return of Spain’s former King Juan Carlos I MADRID, May 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Hundreds of protesters demonstrated in Madrid against tarnished former king Juan Carlos I, whose visit to Spain after almost two years of self-imposed exile in the UAE has sparked criticism. Holding signs reading “Justice” and…

Austria’s first case of monkeypox confirmed, Vienna health authority says

Monkeypox lesions VIENNA, May 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Austria’s first case of monkeypox has been confirmed, Vienna’s health authority said after reporting the case as suspected. “Suspected case of pox viruses confirmed,” the health authority , adding that the male patient had tested positive for the viruses and given his symptoms…

Germany is keen to pursue gas projects with Senegal, says Scholz on first African tour

Senegal President Macky Sall receives German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Dakar DAKAR/BERLIN, May 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Germany wants to intensively pursue gas and renewable energy projects with Senegal, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said during his first trip to Africa, against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine and its impact on…

South Africa: Hundreds evacuated amid renewed flooding in coastal province

A man crosses a flooded bridge, caused by heavy rains, in kwaNdengezi near Durban JOHANNESBURG, May 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Hundreds of people have been evacuated to safety after heavy rains once again hammered South Africa’s coastal province of KwaZulu-Natal, flooding roads and houses and damaging properties, a government official said.…

US flight brings tonnes of needed baby formula from Germany

WASHINGTON, May 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A US military plane bringing several tonnes of much-needed baby formula from Germany landed at an airport in Indiana as authorities scramble to address a critical shortage. Scarcity of medical-grade baby formula caused by production problems and supply-chain issues has created grave problems for thousands…

Storms kill at least 8 in Canada, leave half a million without power

Environment Canada said wind gusts of 132kmh were measured at the peak in some parts TORONTO, May 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The death toll from powerful thunderstorms in Canada’s two most populous provinces this weekend rose to at least eight, authorities said, as emergency crews continued a massive clean-up to restore…

UK confirms local transmission of monkeypox, concentrated among gay, bisexual men

LONDON, May 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Britain is seeing daily infections of the rare monkeypox virus that are unconnected to any travel to West Africa, where the disease is endemic, a health official said. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said new figures would be released on Monday, after it registered…

UN chief calls for “a shared future for all life”

UNITED NATIONS, May 23 (NNN-XINHUA) — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on the international community to “build a shared future for all life.” “Biodiversity is essential for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, ending the existential threat of climate change, halting land degradation, building food security and supporting advances in human…

Spain swelters amid record breaking heatwave

Tourists cool off at a bar in the center of Seville MADRID, May 22 (NNN-EFE) — More than a dozen regions across mainland Spain were on high alert Saturday amid scorching temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius in some parts of the country. The intense heat is also expected to cause…

One killed, 50 injured in Germany tornado

FRANKFURT (Germany), May 22 (NNN-EFE) — At least one person died and 50 others were injured after a tornado hit Germany, authorities said Saturday. Police in the city of Paderborn in North Rhine-Westphalia, one of the worst hit areas, said that 30 people required hospital treatment, including 10 who were…