British actor Gugu Mbatha-Raw discusses her new Sky supernatural thriller, "Possession," which delves into Britain's colonial legacy and slavery. She reflects on her career, from "Belle" to "The Morning Show," and the changing landscape for Black talent in the UK film and TV industry.
Un grave incendio forestal en Villaverde de los Cestos, Castropodame (León), ha obligado a evacuar preventivamente Turienzo Castañero y San Pedro Castañero, afectando a unos 270 vecinos. La Junta de Castilla y León ha declarado el nivel 2 de gravedad y ha solicitado la intervención de la UME, mientras la alcaldesa critica la falta de medios iniciales.
Un incendio forestal de nivel 2 en Villaverde de los Cestos (León) ha provocado la evacuación preventiva de Turienzo Castañero y San Pedro Castañero, solicitando la intervención de la UME. La alcaldesa de Castropodame criticó la falta de medios iniciales.
Un trabajador de una empresa externa a Renfe falleció y otros dos resultaron heridos en un accidente laboral ocurrido en la Base de Mantenimiento Integral de Villaverde, Madrid, mientras realizaban tareas de mantenimiento. Las autoridades y Renfe han iniciado investigaciones para esclarecer los hechos.
Ari Laver escaped a fatal house fire in Kingston, south of Brisbane, which claimed the lives of his wife of 42 years, Leanne Gay Laver, and family friend Phillip Gordon. Laver, who was his wife's carer, expressed profound grief and regret, while investigators are probing the cause.
In Sumba, Indonesia, a rigid caste system perpetuates illegal slavery, with individuals like Kanisius Kanyali Hambarita working without pay and facing abuse. Despite being outlawed for over 160 years, the practice continues, particularly in the island's east, where slaves are known as 'ata'.
Mauricio Claver-Carone, un cubanoamericano y exdirector del BID, es una figura clave en los negocios millonarios de la nueva Venezuela. Conocido como el "virrey informal", se le atribuye un papel importante en las negociaciones entre la oposición y la Casa Blanca, a pesar de sus diferencias con María Corina Machado.
Laverne Cox's memoir, 'Transcendent,' chronicles her harrowing childhood as a gender non-conforming child in Alabama, facing abuse from her mother and societal prejudice. It details her journey to acting success, highlighting her resilience against discrimination and personal trauma.
Bryan Stevenson, ein Bürgerrechtler in Montgomery, Alabama, hat Gedenkstätten zur Sklaverei und Lynchjustiz geschaffen, um eine „ehrliche Begegnung“ mit der amerikanischen Geschichte zu ermöglichen. Dies steht im Konflikt mit Donald Trumps Dekret zur „Wahrheit und Vernunft“ in der Geschichte, das systemischen Rassismus leugnet und historische Darstellungen in Frage stellt.
Amnesty International reported that the Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during their seizure of El Fasher, including murder, torture, rape, and enslavement, targeting non-Arab civilians.
Jamaica will formally petition King Charles III in September to seek legal guidance on its claim for reparations from Britain for slavery. The petition, to be lodged with the Privy Council, questions the legality of forced African transport and Britain's obligation to provide restitution.
Shane Lavers of Chanel Beads discusses his sophomore album 'Your Day Will Come', balancing experimental sound with anthemic pop hooks, exploring themes of uncertainty, grief, and hope, with a growing impact on both indie and mainstream audiences.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will introduce a new immigration bill next week, aiming to speed up the opening of safe and legal routes for thousands of refugees to the UK, while also imposing new limits on human rights and modern slavery claims. The bill faces opposition from some Labour MPs and charities concerned about its restrictive measures.
Un hombre resultó muy grave al saltar de un tercer piso durante un incendio en Villaverde, Madrid, sufriendo traumatismo craneoencefálico y fracturas. Otras 14 personas fueron atendidas, incluyendo una embarazada, y dos familias recibieron alojamiento de emergencia por parte de Samur Social.
CARICOM has revised its 10-point plan for reparatory justice, emphasizing that reparations are crucial for humanity's future and to address the legacy of slavery. The updated plan specifically calls for compensation for gender-based violence and asserts a legal right to monetary reparations from former enslaving nations and institutions.
African and Caribbean leaders adopted a 19-point global framework for reparatory justice in Accra, Ghana, demanding formal apologies and compensation from nations that benefited from the transatlantic slave trade. The framework also calls for the return of cultural property and debt relief.
African and Caribbean leaders adopted a 19-point global framework for reparatory justice in Accra, Ghana, demanding formal apologies and compensation from nations that benefited from the transatlantic slave trade. The framework also calls for the return of cultural property and debt relief.
Un incendio en una nave de trasteros en Villaverde (Madrid) afecta a más de 800 personas. Las llamas, que comenzaron el jueves, han destruido pertenencias personales, documentos y enseres, generando pérdidas millonarias y un gran impacto emocional en los afectados.
Der Juneteenth, der die Abschaffung der Sklaverei in den USA feiert, bleibt ein Bundesfeiertag. Trotz Befürchtungen, dass er abgeschafft werden könnte, wird er weiterhin am 19. Juni begangen. Präsident Trump nutzte den Flag Day (14. Juni) für freien Parkeintritt, was als Geste interpretiert wird, die Juneteenth in den Hintergrund drängt.
Caribbean leaders, led by Barbados PM Mia Mottley, have released an updated manifesto demanding reparations for slavery and genocide. The plan includes monetary compensation for gender-based violence and links climate justice to slavery reparations, asserting crimes against humanity are not subject to statutes of limitations.
The Trump administration has removed more than 50 exhibits from at least 37 national parks, following an order to take down signs that "inappropriately disparage Americans." A federal judge blocked further modifications, calling the removals an attempt to "rewrite the Nation’s history with a white-out pen."
Aos 40 anos e sem contrato, o goleiro Vozinha estreou na Copa do Mundo e se tornou herói ao garantir o 0 a 0 contra a Espanha. O feito rendeu mais de 12 milhões de seguidores e admiração mundial.
Un incendio se declaró en una nave de trasteros en Villaverde, Madrid. Los bomberos trabajan en la extinción con riesgo de colapso. Una gasolinera cercana fue desalojada y se generó una gran columna de humo.
Un incendio se declaró en una nave de trasteros en Villaverde, Madrid. Las llamas provocaron una gran columna de humo y obligaron a desalojar una gasolinera cercana. No hay heridos.
