Fundraiser for policeman who shot French teenager reflects divisions
A crowdfunding campaign to raise money for the family of the policeman who shot dead teenager Nahel M. in France topped 1.4 million euros ($1.5 million) on Tuesday, outstripping donations to his victim’s family and drawing anger from a swathe of French society.
China announced plans for a trilateral summit with South Korea and Japan. The news came after a high-level meeting in Seoul. This event aims to ease China’s concerns over growing U.S. security ties with both Asian nations. Wang Wenbin, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said mutual interests drive this cooperation. A preparatory Foreign Ministers’ meeting will […]
Flamengo’s announcement of a new stadium on the old Gasômetro de São Cristóvão site in Rio de Janeiro sparks excitement, promising more than just a sports facility. Located in the dynamic port area, the stadium forms part of the Porto Maravilha renewal project. This initiative aims to rejuvenate underutilized city areas. An investment fund managed […]
The International Labour Organization (ILO) recently highlighted a growing issue in Latin America and the Caribbean. The “working poor” phenomenon, where employed individuals live in poverty, is on the rise. This is largely due to the high inflation impacting the region, eroding the purchasing power of labor incomes. The ILO’s “Labor Outlook 2023” report […]