Author: Amnewsworld

The European hornet, Vespa crabro the largest wasp species in Europe is spreading steadily across Finland, marking a significant shift in the nation’s insect landscape, researchers have confirmed. Once largely restricted to Southeast Finland, sightings of the insect have now extended into central and northern territories, with confirmed reports emerging from Mikkeli, Tampere, the Turku Archipelago, and as far north as Kuopio. Dozens of verified encounters have also been submitted across the Kitee–Joensuu line, while Southeast Finland has recorded hundreds of sightings. Experts attribute the expansion to shifting climate conditions. According to Professor Jaakko Pohjoismäki of the University of Eastern…

The annual spiritual pilgrimage to honour Erzulie Dantor and the Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel took a dramatic detour this year, as thousands of Haitian faithful climbed a steep hill in rural Port-au-Prince instead of gathering at the traditional site of Saut-d’Eau. For decades, the 100-foot sacred waterfall at Saut-d’Eau, located roughly 50 kilometers north of the capital, has drawn believers of both Voodoo and Roman Catholicism. But in March, violent gangs overran the area, making it inaccessible to pilgrims. The town remains under their control, forcing this year’s observance to relocate to the outskirts of the capital. Despite the…

Authorities in the Netherlands have expanded charges against a 36-year-old man linked to a deadly explosion in Rotterdam earlier this year, now accusing him of causing the blast that killed three people. The Public Prosecution Service (OM) confirmed Thursday that the suspect, initially arrested for his alleged involvement in narcotics production, is now also being held responsible for the fatal explosion at Schammenkamp on January 29, 2024. The new charge follows a forensic investigation conducted by the Netherlands Forensic Institute (NFI). According to prosecutors, the NFI report established that acetone containers and the gases they emitted triggered the explosion in…

A sweeping policy shift proposed by the Trump administration could upend the lives of millions of low-income American families, as federal officials push to impose a two-year limit on housing assistance programs administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The proposal has sparked widespread alarm, particularly among working families who depend on long-term subsidized housing to stay afloat amid the country’s intensifying affordability crisis. For Havalah Hopkins, a single mother in Woodinville, Washington, the idea is more than political it’s deeply personal. “This isn’t just policy. This is my home. This is my son’s stability,” Hopkins…

Public support for increasing the number of foreign workers in Finland has dropped significantly since last year, according to a new survey commissioned by the Federation of Finnish Enterprises (Suomen Yrittäjät). The survey, Työelämägallup, revealed that only 44% of respondents now believe Finland needs more foreign labor down from 58% in September 2023. Meanwhile, 38% expressed opposition to increased labour migration, highlighting growing concerns among Finnish residents as the national economy slows. “When the economy weakens and job prospects become uncertain, foreign workers are increasingly seen as competitors rather than support for the labour force,” said Juhana Brotherus, chief economist…

For the first time in NATO’s history, a Lithuanian officer has assumed one of its most senior military positions. Lieutenant General Remigijus Baltrėnas has taken command of NATO’s International Military Staff, a move seen as both historic and strategic amid growing security concerns on the Alliance’s eastern flank. Baltrėnas’ appointment marks a significant milestone not only for Lithuania but also for NATO’s evolving military leadership at a time of heightened geopolitical tension, particularly with ongoing concerns about Russia’s military posture and the war in Ukraine. “This is one of the highest military posts within NATO, and I accept the responsibility…

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has reinforced his government’s tough stance on irregular migration, declaring in an interview with German outlet Bild that “Greece is not an open corridor to Europe.” His comments come as the country grapples with a renewed influx of migrants arriving by sea from North Africa. Calling for urgent, coordinated action from the European Union, Mitsotakis emphasized the need for closer cooperation with Libya and other transit countries to curb migration at its source. While reaffirming Greece’s support for legal migration channels, he stressed that the current crisis demands a collective European response, not just reliance…

In a powerful journey of memory and reconciliation, descendants of enslaved Africans have retraced the painful paths of their ancestors to reconnect with their heritage in Northern Ghana and Togo regions once central to West Africa’s brutal slave trade. Among them are Charmine, John, and Marian, born in the Caribbean and currently based in New York. They recently traveled to Nok, a remote area in northern Togo, and to Salaga in Ghana historical centers where thousands of Africans were captured, sold, and trafficked during the transatlantic slave trade. Retracing the Footsteps of Their Ancestors The town of Nok, once a…

The Ningo Traditional Council has publicly rejected claims of any planned construction of an “Igbo Village” or establishment of an “Igbo Kingdom” in Old Ningo, describing the assertions as false and provocative. The Council held an emergency meeting on Tuesday, July 8, following widespread concerns triggered by statements allegedly made by Eze Dr. Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu, a self-styled “Igbo King” who has been at the center of recent controversy. He is reported to have announced plans to establish an Igbo settlement on a supposed 50-acre land allegedly acquired in the Ningo area. But in a statement shared by Sam George,…

Ghanaian President John Mahama has launched a new national task force to combat the country’s long-standing crisis of illegal gold mining and smuggling, signaling what he called a decisive new chapter in the country’s battle against “galamsey” the local term for unregulated mining. At a ceremony in Accra on Tuesday, President Mahama formally inaugurated the GOLDBOD Task Force, which will work in tandem with the Ghana Gold Board (established in January) to enforce mining regulations and crack down on illicit gold trading networks that have cost the nation billions in revenue and caused widespread environmental damage. “This move signals our…