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Nigeria: seven Du Merci children still in state custody
Seven children from the Du Merci orphanages are still in state custody in Kano despite a meeting on 15 April which was meant to finalise their return. A document stating that the children had been returned…
USA: a third assassination attempt on Donald Trump
An attempted attack on Donald Trump at a black-tie gala in a Washington hotel has raised renewed concerns about political violence and security. Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was arrested after opening fire at security personnel during…
Pakistan and elsewhere: low snow levels pose significant threat for water resources
The Indus River basin, a vital water source for Pakistan and western India, is facing a growing threat as snow levels in the Hindu Kush-Himalaya (HKH) region continue to decline. Recent data show significantly reduced snow…
Canada: parents of Tumbler Ridge victims sue OpenAI and its CEO
Seven families affected by a deadly school shooting in Tumbler Ridge in February (see) have filed lawsuits in California against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, alleging negligence after warnings about the attacker’s behaviour were not…
