TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Georgia has been engulfed by huge protests triggered by a proposed law that critics see as a threat to media freedom and the country’s aspirations to join the European Union.Here is a look at the bill and the protests it has ignited:FORMER SOVIET REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA…

Colombia has become the latest Latin American country to announce that it will break diplomatic relations with Israel over its military campaign in Gaza, but the repercussions for the South American nation could be broader than for other countries because of longstanding bilateral agreements over security matters.Colombian President Gustavo Petro…

For the first time, China has publicized what it claims is an unwritten 2016 agreement with the Philippines over access to South China Sea islands.The move threatens to further raise tensions in the disputed waterway, through which much of the world’s trade passes and which China claims virtually in its…

Heavy rains in Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state have resulted in 31 confirmed deaths, with the toll expected to rise.More than 70 people remain missing, and approximately 17,000 have been displaced.The state’s civil defense reported that nearly half of its 497 cities have been affected.Heavy rains battering Brazil’s southernmost…

A High Court judge ruled on Friday that the U.K. government’s approval of a plan to meet climate targets lacked evidence of deliverability.The plan outlined the U.K.’s aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by two-thirds of 1990 levels by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050.The judge criticized the plan…

A bomb explosion occurred at a refugee camp in eastern Congo, killing at least 5 people, including children.Among the casualties were two children and their mother, with over 20 others injured.Lt Colonel Ndjike Kaiko attributed the attack to the rebel group M23, alleging ties to Rwanda.A bomb at a refugee…

Two Nigerian military personnel are facing a court martial for their involvement in a military drone attack that resulted in the deaths of 85 villagers.The Defense Headquarters spokesperson announced that the personnel would undergo military justice proceedings for their actions.Nigeria’s military frequently conducts air raids to combat extremist violence in…

Hip-hop has experienced a surge in popularity in China, with TV shows introducing new stars to millions.”The Rap of China” TV show played a significant role in popularizing rap culture across the country.Government regulations led to a rebranding of the show, aligning with censorship guidelines but allowing hip-hop to continue.In…

The death toll from heavy rains in Brazil’s southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul rose to 13, local authorities said on Thursday, May 2, 2024, as the state government declared a state of public calamity to handle the dramatic situation.The storms, which have caused the greatest devastation in the…

Thousands of Slovaks rallied in the capital on Thursday to protest – again – a controversial overhaul of the country’s public radio and television services, a move that critics say would result in the government taking full control of the media.The coalition government of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico approved…