In the aftermath of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, people across Florida faced the daunting task of cleaning up and repairing the damage, but many lacked the electricity and fuel to do so. Hampered by roads blocked by fallen trees and flooding, fuel suppliers and power companies are working to get the infrastructure of daily life back up and running, and police are aiding recovery efforts by providing escorts to fuel tankers trying to reach those most in need.
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Bomb blasts kill at least 18 in Nigeria
Bomb blasts in Nigeria’s northeast Borno state have killed at least 18 people and injured 48 others. The first blast hit a wedding ceremony at about 3 p.m local time on Saturday. According to Borno State Emergency Management Agency, men, women, and children are among the dead.
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The EU Sanctions Tajikistan : “Paper Tiger” or “Snow Leopard”
European Parliament members have strongly condemned ongoing repression by the authorities of Tajikistan against journalists, activists and protesters in the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO). A history of violence escalated extending several years, following confrontational events in November 2021 and May 2022 where dozens of civilians were killed. The European Parliament has since passed a resolution on 7 July 2022. European deputies called on the Tajik government to “put an end to repression against the residents of GBAO”.
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More than 100 dead, 150 injured in Iraq’s wedding event
A fire consumed a hall packed with guests in northern Iraq, killing at least 100 people and injuring 150 others. It seemingly caused by fireworks set off to celebrate a Christian wedding.
