Protesters hold a sign reading "Reparations to descendants instead of 'development aid' to Namibia" at a demonstration in Berlin on May 28. Germany's offer to fund projects in Namibia worth $1.22 billion over 30 years in compensation for its genocide and property seizures in its former African colony is "not enough," says Namibia’s Vice President Nangolo Mbumba.

Decree 575 on military support for law enforcement in Colombia has sparked controversy.  Photo: Twitter @izquierdadiarioThe Administrative Court of Cundinamarca requested the testimony of the president of Colombia, Iván Duque, for him to give the necessary explanations for decree 575 of 2021, with which military assistance was ordered to Cali, Valle del Cauca, and other regions of the country.

Prolonged price increases across staple commodities are trickling through to store shelves, with countries from Kenya to Mexico reporting higher food costs. Photo: InternetGlobal food prices extended their rally to the highest in almost a decade, heightening concerns over bulging grocery bills as economies struggle to exit the COVID-19 crisis.

Israeli troops use excessive force to arrest Palestinians​The United Nations has criticized the Tel Aviv regime over excessive use of force against Palestinians in the occupied territories, saying attacks by extremist settlers and armed gangs on residents of such areas are backed by Israeli security institutions.

Brazil's Supreme Court will resume on June 23 the trial on suspicion of partiality by former Judge Sergio MoroBrazil's Supreme Court will resume on June 23 the trial on suspicion of partiality by former Judge Sergio Moro in proceedings against former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, judicial circles confirmed on Thursday.