Chile's Constitutional Assembly presented President Gabriel Boric with a historic proposal for a new constitution for the South American country on Monday. [...]

Brazil sees record Amazon deforestation in first half of 2022

Brazil's Amazon rainforest has been deforested by a record amount in the first half of 2022, according to the country's Space Research Institute (INPE). [...]

US: Israeli military gunfire likely responsible for Palestinian-American journalist's death

The United States has determined that gunfire from the Israeli military was "likely responsible" for the killing of Al Jazeera correspondent and Palestinian-American Shireen Abu Akleh in May, although an examination overseen by the US of the bullet "could not reach a definitive conclusion" on its origin due to the condition of the bullet, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said in a statement Monday. [...]

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Developing story: Six killed, 24 wounded in US July 4 parade shooting: police

A shooter opened fire during a parade to mark US Independence Day in the state of Illinois, killing at least 6 people, American media reported, citing officials. The shooting in the city of Highland Park, located near Chicago, also left 24 people wounded, according to the reports. Highland Park announced that all July 4 festivities had been canceled as a result. Today a shooter struck in Highland Park during the Independence Day parade. My campaign […] [...]

Shots fired near July 4 parade route in Illinois

WASHINGTON, July 4, 2022 (AFP) – A shooter opened fire along the path of an Independence Day parade in the US state of Illinois on Monday, officials said. “The Illinois State Police is currently assisting Highland Park PD with an active shoot situation that occurred at the Highland Park Parade,” the Midwestern state’s police force tweeted. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office, which is responsible for the area that includes Highland Park, the city near […] [...]

Thailand scrambles F-16s as Myanmar jet violates airspace

BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) – Thailand scrambled F-16s after a Myanmar jet involved in clashes with anti-coup fighters violated its airspace, officials said Thursday, as a regional envoy urging dialogue visits Yangon. Fighting in eastern Myanmar has escalated since a putsch last year ousted a civilian government led by Aung San Suu Kyi, with thousands fleeing to Thailand to escape the violence according to the United Nations. The conflict has sparked concern among Myanmar’s neighbours, […] [...]