Category: World

At least 164 people have been confirmed dead and 971 were injured after the powerful tremors hit northern areas late Wednesday less than one minute apart. It is not yet known how bad the situation is in the worst-hit state of la Guaira. According to the US Geological Survey, the first earthquake measured 7.2 on […]

If the person who died had insurance, contact their insurance company as soon as possible. Read the  general guidance on what to do when someone dies abroad  if you are not sure if they had insurance. The insurance company should appoint a funeral director in South Sudan and the UK. They may also cover the cost […]

A federal grand jury in the Central District of California returned an indictment yesterday charging Andrew Dominguez, 37, of Los Angeles, California, with producing and distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Dominguez also faces charges for committing these offenses while registered as a sex offender.  According to court documents, Dominguez attempted to entice three minors […]

New UK support for Ukraine’s recovery and energy security in the face of Putin’s war   UK continues to bear down on Kremlin having sanctioned over 3,400 Russia-linked targets, while supporting Ukraine’s long-term prosperity   UK’s total commitment to meeting Ukraine’s non-military needs now stands at £5.6 billion since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion The Foreign […]

It is only June, and Europe is already baking through its second extreme heatwave in two months. Temperatures have topped 44 degrees Celsius in parts of the continent. Heat alerts are now in place for several countries, with six at the most severe red level. France placed 72 of its 96 departments under red alert, […]

Thank you, Mr Chair. Mr Chair, last week G7 leaders underlined our countries’ shared support for Ukraine. They reaffirmed our firm backing of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. And they committed to strengthening Ukraine’s capacity to defend itself, while further increasing pressure on Russia’s war economy. This message was clear, united and rooted in the […]

Every day, hospitals rely on platelet transfusions to stop bleeding, support cancer treatment and help patients recover from surgery and serious illness. Yet one of medicine’s most essential blood products is also among its most fragile. Unlike red blood cells, which can be stored for several weeks, platelets last just a few days. They also […]

Secretary General, Assistant Secretary General, Ministers, Delegates, Friends. On behalf of the United Kingdom, I would like to thank our hosts, Panama, for convening this Assembly. The UK values its partnerships across the Americas – shaped by history and the many personal connections between our peoples today. This forum plays an important role in strengthening […]

Thank you, Secretary Kennedy. Today’s record healthcare fraud charges and arrests makes clear that there is no case too big, no scheme too complex, and no hiding place too remote for our fraud-fighting team. In just 14 days, 455 defendants have been charged across the country for schemes involving over $6.5 billion in fraud. Under […]

A former Army soldier pleaded guilty today to child exploitation crimes he committed while living in Alaska and Texas, including attempted production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) depicting minors known to him, and trafficking of CSAM. Herrera According to court documents, beginning in March 2021, Seth Herrera, 36, previously of El Paso, Texas, started […]