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The seller of a banana for 35 cents found out about its resale for 6 6.2 million at auction
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2024 is likely to be the first year with an average temperature above 1.5°C
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Bangladesh's Central Bank Governor accuses oligarchs of “robbing” financial institutions of nearly $17 billion
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The seller of a banana for 35 cents found out about its resale for 6 6.2 million at auction
The banana, bought from a street vendor for 35 cents, became part of the art installation "comedian" and was sold at Sotheby's for. 6.2 million. The fruit seller was shocked to learn of this a few days later.
The Hague prosecutor's office is requesting an arrest warrant for the head of the Myanmar junta
The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court is asking for an arrest warrant for General Min Aung Hlaing. He is accused of crimes against humanity against the Rohingya Muslim minority.
2024 is likely to be the first year with an average temperature above 1.5°C
2024 could be the first year when global warming reaches 1. 5°C above pre-industrial levels. The El Niño phenomenon and CO₂ emissions will lead to extreme weather conditions around the world.
Italian court again blocks deportation of migrants to Albania
A court in Italy has ordered the return of seven migrants from a center in Albania, where they were sent under a bilateral agreement. The decision drew criticism from Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini, who accused the judges of politicization.
Bangladesh's Central Bank Governor accuses oligarchs of “robbing” financial institutions of nearly $17 billion
The Governor of the Central Bank of Bangladesh announced the withdrawal of $16. 7 billion through schemes with loans and inflated import bills. The embezzlement took place with the support of the state during the rule of former Prime Minister Hasina.
Italian court rules to return group of migrants taken to Albania
A Rome court has ruled that the detention of 12 migrants in Albania is illegal and ordered their return to Italy. The decision concerns a group of 16 people sent to Albania under a new bilateral agreement.
Bangladesh issues arrest warrant for former prime minister for crimes against humanity during protests in the country
Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is accused of crimes against humanity during the protests. The court ordered the arrest of her and 45 other people, including former ministers who fled the country.
Italy sends first migrants to Albania under new agreement
Italy has made the first departure of 16 migrants to Albania under the new agreement. The migrants intercepted in the Mediterranean will be screened and will be able to apply for asylum or repatriate.
Winners of the Alternative Nobel Prize announced in Stockholm
The Right-Livelihood-Stiftung has announced the winners of its alternative Nobel Prize. The winners include a Palestinian human rights activist, activists from the Philippines and Mozambique, and a British research project.
Fashion brands cut orders in Bangladesh after unrest caused delivery delays - FT
Leading fashion brands are shifting orders from Bangladesh due to unrest following the fall of the government of Sheikh Hasina. Factories have been closed, some have been burned, leading to supply delays and loss of trust from international companies.
The US denies involvement in the overthrow of Bangladeshi Prime Minister Hasina
The United States said it did not participate in the overthrow of Bangladeshi Prime Minister Hasina. This denial came after Hasina's accusations that the United States was involved in her ouster in order to gain control of the island of St. Martin.
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to head Bangladesh's interim government
Muhammad Yunus was appointed head of the interim government of Bangladesh after the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The decision was made following a meeting between the president and leaders of the student movement against discrimination.
Bangladeshi Prime Minister resigns and flees the country amid mass protests in the country
Sheikha Hasina left her residence in Dhaka after it was stormed by protesters. The resignation comes amid massive unrest that has killed about 300 people over the past month.
UN calls for an end to violence during protests in Bangladesh
The UN Human Rights Ombudsman has called on the Bangladeshi government to stop repressing peaceful protesters.
August 4: International Smoky Leopard Day, Champagne Birthday
Due to uncontrolled deforestation and poaching, smoky leopards are on the verge of extinction. These animals are listed in the Red Book.
Mass riots in Bangladesh: about 1200 detained, 173 killed
Mass protests against employment quotas continue in Bangladesh. According to AFP, about 1,200 people have been detained, and at least 173 people, including police officers, have been killed.
Bangladesh reports first casualties after powerful cyclone floods coastal villages
The first cyclone of the year, Cyclone Remal, flooded coastal villages in Bangladesh and India's West Bengal, forcing the evacuation of nearly 800,000 people from coastal villages.
Bangladesh evacuates hundreds of thousands of people as powerful cyclone approaches
Almost 800,000 people were evacuated from vulnerable areas of Bangladesh due to the approach of a powerful cyclone over the Bay of Bengal.
Extreme weather threatens education: Asian governments close schools due to extreme heat
Unprecedented heat waves in Asia and Africa have forced governments to close schools, highlighting how climate change threatens the education of millions of children.
Vietnam experiences the longest heat wave in 30 years, hundreds of thousands of fish die in reservoirs in the south of the country
Vietnam is experiencing the longest heat wave in 30 years, which has caused water levels to drop and up to 200 tons of fish to die in reservoirs in the south of the country.
Schools closed due to heat wave in Bangladesh reopened amid concerns over exam preparations
Schools in Bangladesh reopened on Sunday despite the ongoing heatwave and temperatures expected to rise above 40°C.
Somali pirates release Bangladeshi cargo ship after paying ransom
Somali pirates have released the seized Bangladeshi cargo ship MV Abdullah after receiving a $5 million ransom from the ship's owners.
The International Women's Award for Courage was presented in Washington, DC
The U. S. Secretary of State has awarded the 2022 International Women's Prize for Courage to 12 women from around the world who have advocated for human rights and gender equality at the risk of their lives.
Shopping center burns in Bangladesh: at least 43 people killed
A fire in a six-story shopping center in the Bangladeshi capital killed at least 45 people and injured dozens.