August 10, 2024

*) Israel bombs school in Gaza, killing 100+ Palestinians Israel has killed over 100 Palestinians and injured dozens in a strike on a school in Gaza City, according to WAFA news agency. The report states that the school was sheltering displaced Palestinians when it was hit by the Israeli military. *) Brazilian airliner crashes, all 62 on board killed A regional turboprop plane carrying 62 people crashed near Sao Paulo in Brazil, killing all on board. Airline Voepass reported that the plane travelling from Parana to São Paulo's main airport crashed in Vinhedo. A video shared on social media showed the ATR-made plane spinning out of control before crashing behind a cluster of trees near houses, followed by a large plume of black smoke. *) Maduro-Machado talks unlikely as opposition avoids Venezuela court call Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro ruled out negotiating with opposition leader Maria Corina Machado after he appeared before the Supreme Court, requesting the ratification of his reelection. The National Electoral Council has yet to release detailed results, while the opposition claims that copies of 84 percent of the ballots show an easy win for their candidate, Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia. The government says those results are forged. *) Muslim healthcare workers in UK face ‘racist abuse’ amid far-right riots The British Islamic Medical Association, which represents around 7,000 Muslim healthcare staff, has recorded a significant rise in “racist abuse” against Muslim National Health Service workers following the onset of far-right riots across the UK. The president of the group, Dr Salman Waqar told the Guardian, that they have seen alarming messages, particularly from Belfast and Greater Manchester, where healthcare workers were forced to close their practices early or refrain from home visits due to safety concerns. Another group of 11,000 healthcare professionals, the British Egyptian Medical Association, also echoed similar concerns, noting a “troubling” rise in “racist abuse and discrimination.” *) Algeria's Imane Khelif wins gold in women's boxing at Paris Olympics amid gender debate Algerian Imane Khelif has won gold in women's boxing at the Paris Olympics amid gender controversy. Khelif was crowned champion after beating Yang Liu from China 5-0 in the 66kg final at Roland-Garros Stadium. The Algerian national had been disqualified from the 2023 World Championships after failing a gender eligibility test. It is Algeria's first gold in women's boxing.