The death toll from the floods taking place in Brazil rose to 95, as heavy rains continue to fall on the country, with dozens of people still missing.The death toll from flooding and landslides caused by massive rainfalls over the weekend in Brazils southern state of Sao Paulo reached 44 as searches continued for dozens still missing.Local sources reported that flood waters caused a power outage for several days for tens of thousands of people in the city of Porto Alegre, capital of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, in southeastern Brazil and its surrounding areas.Heavy rains also damaged more than 200 areas in Rio Grande do Sul, destroying many roads, bridges and dams.Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pledged to provide significant support for rescue and reconstruction efforts.Rio Grande do Sul was hit last September by a tropical cyclone causing floods that killed more than 50 people....

Minerals used to produce cathode materials are on display at POSCO Future M’s laboratory in this undated file photo. Courtesy of POSCO Future M By Park Jae-hyuk POSCO Future M published its third responsible minerals report recently to show the battery materials company’s efforts to establish a sustainable supply chain for minerals used to produce cathode and anode materials, the company said Tuesday. The annual report covers POSCO Future M’s activities to prevent human rights violations, environmental destruction and funding for illegal groups. It also unveils the company’s efforts for supply chain sustainability, such as the establishment of a management process when purchasing minerals. In 2021, POSCO Future M became Korea’s first battery materials firm to have published a responsible minerals report, amid the growing global concerns over supply chain management after the European Union forced due diligence of a company’s protection of the environment and human rights. The company...

  La déclaration préliminaire de la Mission d’observation des Experts Electoraux de la Zone CEMAC est présentée avant l’achèvement du processus électoral. Des étapes essentielles restent à accomplir, notamment l’annonce des résultats et le traitement du contentieux éventuel. La Mission n’est en mesure de se prononcer que sur les observations effectuées jusqu’à ce stade du processus, et publiera ultérieurement un rapport final comprenant une analyse complète du processus et des recommandations pour les élections futures. La Mission d’observation des Experts Electoraux de la Zone CEMAC pourra également faire des déclarations ultérieures sur l’avancement du processus en cours. Le 06 mai 2024, les Tchadiens ont été appelés à élire leur nouveau Président de la République après trois ans de transition. Dans l’ensemble, le scrutin a été bien organisé et marqué par une affluence matinale malgré la température très élevée. La Mission a constaté un engouement exceptionnel démontrant la volonté des tchadiens...

Share Tweet Share Share Email O cabo-verdiano Helder Spencer, 31 anos, considerado um dos melhores centrais da atualidade na modalidade, jogador do Saint-Nazaire, venceu o título no passado domingo no jogo contra a equipa do Tours. A conquista inédita do Saint-Nazaire, que há apenas dois anos estava na segunda divisão francesa. A final do play-off decorreu em dois jogos. No primeiro, o Saint-Nazaire venceu por três sets a um, enquanto na cidade de Tours, foi a equipa da casa a arrecadar um triunfo por três sets a dois. Neste caso é necessário, segundo as regras da Liga Francesa de Voleibol, realizar um derradeiro set, o golden set ou set de ouro, para definir o Campeão de França. Nesse último duelo entre as duas equipas, foi o Saint-Nazaire, que conta nas suas fileiras com o cabo-verdiano Helder Spencer, que venceu por 15 a 12. Primeira final do Campeonato de França e...

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A 29 year old Ontibile Toteng who is accused of murdering his teenage baby mama and injuring their 3 year old daughter in Lephephe village last week Thursday, appeared before Molepolole Magistrate court on Monday this week where he was remanded in custody pending bail hearing. Toteng is facing two counts; murder of the 17 year old young mother, who was also his ex girlfriend; Amantle Matlhogonolo Betsaphofu and unlawfully wounding of the child; Arona Betsaphofu during the brutal attack that left this small village in Kweneng District in shock. Particulars of the offences are that Toteng caused the death of the 17- year-old by stabbing her with a knife and further wounded their daughter by stabbing her with a knife on the right forearm. According to Sojwe Police Station Commander, Superintendent Kitsiso Lemogang, Toteng who had recently broken up with the young mother following a misunderstanding seemingly did not...