Massive waves pound Peruvian coast
• Dec 30, 2024, 4:49 PM
1 min de lecture
In Peru, the waves began on Friday and continued on Saturday, damaging many fishing boats and forcing the closure of several ports.
The authorities also ordered the precautionary closure of beaches and recreational areas.
The unusual swell is believed to be due to strong winds off the US coast; the waves are expected to subside by 1ᵉʳ January.
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Security Council welcomes five new non-permanent members
• 9:02 PM
2 min
The five newly elected countries will join Algeria, Guyana, the Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, and Slovenia as non-permanent members of the Council.
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Fire engulfs major market in Ghana's capital
• 8:31 PM
1 min
Eyewitnesses reported frantic efforts by people at the scene to extinguish the flames as the blaze spread through the market, reportedly destroying over a hundred shops.
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Gaza - Palestinian statistics bureau says Gaza's population decreased by 6%
• 6:36 PM
1 min
International human rights groups, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch accuse Israel of committing a genocide against the Palestinian people.
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After the Dragon, China prepares for the Year of the Snake
• 6:28 PM
1 min
In China, the Year of the Snake will begin on 29 January 2025.
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Gazans express hope for peace as New Year dawns
• 4:03 PM
2 min
Surrounded by the ruins of war, they prayed for an end to the violence that has upended their lives.
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The "Pink Lady" hotel: Cape Town's timeless icon
• 4:00 PM
2 min
The Mount Nelson Hotel, also known as the "Pink Lady," stands as a sign of history and elegance in Cape Town, attracting both locals and travellers with its vibrant past
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Discover the world of spices at Africa's top restaurant
• 2:59 PM
1 min
Epice, a restaurant nestled in the calm South African town of Franschhoek, has been named Africa's best. The establishment attracts visitors with its use of spices from around the world.
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Metallic space object crashes in Kenyan village
• 2:01 PM
2 min
In the coming days, the agency will work to determine the object's country of origin and its journey through space.
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Nigeria issues travel advisory on Australia amid rise in discrimination reports
• 1:14 PM
2 min
ministry spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa noted that recent incidents, including antisemitic and Islamophobic hate crimes, have raised safety concerns for Nigerians in Australia.
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Ivory Coast begins withdrawal of French troops in January 2025
• 11:52 AM
2 min
Ivory Coast announced on Wednesday that French troops will leave the country after a decades-long military presence
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Nigeria to launch credit guarantee firm to boost economy
• 10:24 AM
1 min
“This initiative will strengthen the confidence of the financial system, expand credit access, and support underserved groups such as women and youth,”
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Syrians assess destruction in third-largest city Homs
• 9:14 AM
1 min
After the fall of the Assad regime in early December, Syrian returnees face scenes of desolation in Homs, Syria's third largest city and a key centre of the revolution.
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Pope urges debt relief for poorer nations
• 8:26 AM
1 min
As he addressed the faithful in a new year's mass, Pope Francis called on wealthy nations to cancel or decrease the debts of poorer countries. During his speech, the Pontiff also touched upon conflict and abortion.
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Residents in war-torn Sudan hope to reunite with loved ones in new year
• 6:49 AM
2 min
Since the conflict in Sudan broke out in 2023, many families in the country have been torn apart. Some are hoping that the new year will see them reunite with their loved ones.
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Ghana ends visa requirements for Africans
• 12:45 AM
1 min
Beginning in early 2025, Ghana is allowing visa free entry to citizens of all countries in Africa. It's hoped that the new approach will increase tourism, trade and travel to the nation.
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