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US accused of ‘shameless exploitation’ over proposed Zambian health aid deal

Leaked draft of $1bn memorandum of understanding reveals mandatory targets, sharing of data, and reported access to mining concessions The US has been accused of “shameless exploitation” over a health financing agreement with Zambia worth more than $1bn (£740m), amid warnings that the country is getting a raw deal from the Trump administration. A leaked draft of a five-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the two countries, seen by the Guardian, reveals that Zambia may accept terms worse than health financing agreements the US has reached with 16 other African countries. Continue reading…

‘A devastating force’: how recent storms turned to tragedies across the western Mediterranean

Atmospheric machine-gun has fired storm after deadly storm at the region this year, leaving a trail of widespread destruction For Andrés Sánchez Barea, in Spain, it was the fear that arose when water started to spurt from plug sockets. For Nelson Duarte, in Portugal, it was the helplessness that hit as violent winds smacked down trees and tore tiles from roofs. For Amal Essuide, in Morocco, it was the reality that dawned when a corpse was pulled onboard a boat in the flooded medina. Each moment of horror is a fragment of the destruction wrought by an atmospheric machine-gun that...

Two women arrested in Uganda for allegedly kissing in public could face life sentence

Wendy Faith and Alesi Diana Denise were taken into custody under laws that have outraged LGBTQ+ community and rights activists Two women have been arrested and detained in Uganda after allegedly kissing in public, an act of “same-sex activity” which can lead to a life sentence in the east African country. Wendy Faith, a 22-year-old musician known as Torrero Bae, and Alesi Diana Denise, 21, were taken into custody after police raided their rented room in Uganda’s north-west Arua City last week. Continue reading…

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Myss Meka Turns Personal Loss Into a Universal Conversation on Grief, Healing, and Generational Trauma

Myss Meka, author of Lessons Learned From the Connectivity of Grief, brings a raw, reflective voice to the subject of loss. Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and shaped by a childhood marked by instability, family disruption, and trauma, Meka describes her story as “the gift of my struggle” and the foundation of her decision to rise in the face of obstacles. In her new book, she transforms lived experience into an exploration of grief, identity, survival, and the difficult work of becoming whole. The book began as a tribute to her brother, Richard Jeremy Horsey, who died on June...

Myss Meka Turns Personal Loss Into a Universal Conversation on Grief, Healing, and Generational Trauma

Myss Meka, author of Lessons Learned From the Connectivity of Grief, brings a raw, reflective voice to the subject of loss. Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and shaped by a childhood marked by instability, family disruption, and trauma, Meka describes her story as “the gift of my struggle” and the foundation of her decision to rise in the face of obstacles. In her new book, she transforms lived experience into an exploration of grief, identity, survival, and the difficult work of becoming whole. The book began as a tribute to her brother, Richard Jeremy Horsey, who died on June...

Organic food campaign: only 47 percent recognize the Euroleaf label

AMSTERDAM, – The Polish Chamber of Organic Food (PIŻE) launched a campaign on May 18/19 highlighting the growing role of natural and organic ingredients. To kick off the campaign, PIŻE organized exclusive events in Amsterdam on May 18 and 19, focused on organic food, sustainability, and conscious living, with support from the European Union. A key objective is to increase awareness of the Euroleaf label. Only a minority of Dutch consumers recognize this quality mark.  The Polish Chamber of Organic Food (PIŻE) is the official industry organization in Poland dedicated to promoting and developing the organic food sector.  “The European...

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‘Evil Dead’ Star Bruce Campbell Reveals He Has Cancer

Bruce Campbell has revealed he has cancer, but says it’s a type that’s treatable, though not curable. “The Evil Dead” actor shared the news Monday in a message to fans, writing, “Hi folks, these days, when someone is having a health issue, it’s…

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