The state mining company claims that 11 miners and seven others have been killed and injured as a result of the brutal civil conflict between Sudan’s armed forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Both sides’ war chests have been largely funded by Sudan’s gold industry since the conflict started in April 2023.
The Sudanese Mineral Resources Company (SMRC) claimed that the collapse took place over the weekend in a “craftsman’s shaft in the Kirsh al-Fil mine” in the remote desert region of Howeid, which is located between the SAF-controlled cities of Atbara and Haiya in the country’s northeastern Red Sea state.
According to the SMRC, another seven workers suffered injuries and were taken to a hospital.
The company continued to work in the mine because it “presents a serious risk to life” and had previously suspended work there.
Nearly all of the gold trade is funnelled through the United Arab Emirates, which has been accused of arming the RSF, according to official and non-governmental sources. The UAE disputes this.
Sudan’s already fragile economy has been destroyed by the war. However, the army-backed government announced record gold production in 2024.
Although Africa’s third-largest nation is one of the top producers of gold, the majority of the gold is mined on small-scale and artisanal gold, or extracted.
These mines, in contrast to larger industrial ones, use dangerous chemicals that frequently lead to widespread illnesses in nearby areas and lack safety measures.
Additionally, mining collapses are frequent. Similar events have occurred in recent years, including a mine collapse in 2023 that claimed the lives of 14 miners and a second one that claimed 38 lives in 2021.
More than two million people worked in artisanal mining before the war, which has forced 25 million people into dire food insecurity, according to experts and sources in the mining sector.
According to those sources, a significant portion of the gold produced by both sides is currently smuggled into Chad, South Sudan, and Egypt before being transported to the UAE, the second-largest gold exporter in the world.
In Sudan, where there is the largest displacement crisis in history, more than 13 million people are currently displaced in the country.
More than 4 million people have emigrated from one country to another.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has attended a protest by his supporters, which could result in years of legal repression due to an alleged coup plot being tried by the country’s Supreme Court.
The Sao Paolo rally was attended by several thousand people on Sunday. Bolsonaro claimed that those who “accuse” him may have “trump cards up their sleeves” during the protest.
However, he said, “I have three things on my side that they don’t: God, freedom, and the support of a sizable portion of the Brazilian population.”
He continued, “I don’t need to be the president… If I’m elected honorary president of my party, we can do what you want,” adding, “I’m in love with my country. I’m not obsessed with power.”
Bolsonaro, 70, who held office from 2019 to 2022, was accused of five plots in February to overturn the 2022 election results, which the country’s current president, the left-wing Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, won. Three of Bolsonaro’s closest allies were also detained.
Bolsonaro denied any involvement in the alleged coup plot during a first testimony earlier this month before the nation’s Supreme Court.
A rioting mob known as “Bolsonaristas” raided government buildings in Brasilia on January 6, 2021 as they demanded the military remove President Lula, an insurrection attempt that evoked the support of Bolsonaro-allied United States President Donald Trump on January 6, 2021.
Police described the demonstration as an uprising and an attempt to obstruct military action and remove Lula from custody.
Bolsonaro claims that the various allegations against him are politically motivated and aim to prevent him from winning in the 2026 elections.
Bolsonaro’s political power and his baseless assertions about Brazil’s electronic voting system were all found guilty of abuse of his political power last year, according to Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court’s ruling last year. He would be prohibited from office until 2030.
Before his Supreme Federal Court trial in Brasilia, Brazil, people demonstrate their support for former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro on Paulista Avenue in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
“A abominable thing,” that is.
The former president denied that there had been a coup attempt earlier this month in Bolsonaro’s first testimony before the Supreme Court.
“No coup was ever discussed.” Bolsonaro remarked that a coup is abominable.
Brazil “couldn’t go through that experience.” And my government never had the slightest chance of a coup.
After the alleged coup planning failed, Bolsonaro was traveling in Florida, US, at the time of this last-gasp attempt to hold him in power. However, his opponents claim that he contributed to the riots.
Bolsonaro should be charged with illegal espionage while he is president, as well.
The coup plot case’s sentencing portion is anticipated to be completed in the second half of the year, according to experts in legal circles. Bolsonaro faces a maximum sentence of 12 years in prison if found guilty.
The former president has organized several protests as part of his legal battles, but both his appearances and the crowds have declined in recent months.
About 45, 000 people took part in the most recent march on Paulista Avenue in April, almost four times as many as in February, according to estimates from the University of Sao Paulo.
As Southern Europe experiences its first severe heatwave this summer and as experts attribute climate change to rising frequency and intensity, local authorities have issued new warnings against the risk of wildfires and to residents to seek shelter.
Italy, Greece, Spain, and Portugal experienced severe heatwaves over the weekend and into Sunday, with both locals and visitors battling the sweltering weather.
Nearby tourist hotspots had ambulances on standby.
On Sunday, Portugal was on high alert for wildfires and extreme heat, with Lisbon’s expected high temperatures of 42C (107F) expected.
In Lisbon, pharmacist Sofia Monnteiro, 39, told the AFP news agency that “we have already had some cases of heat strokes and burns” despite warning people to stay indoors during the day’s hottest hours.
The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) issued a red warning for several southern regions of Portugal up until Monday night because of “persistently extremely high maximum temperature values.”
In a number of nations, firefighters gathered to fight blazes. On Sunday, fires broke out in France and Turkiye, and authorities from other nations were also on high alert.
On Sunday, extreme heat and forest fires abound in Portugal, just like they did on Sicily, where firefighters battled 15 fires on Saturday.
In response to the record-breaking high temperatures, a few regions in Italy, including Lazio, Tuscany, Calabria, Puglia, and Umbria, planned to outlaw some outdoor work activities. The government was pressured by Italian trade unions to expand these measures nationwide.
The Italian Health Ministry issued the highest heat alert for 21 of the 27 monitored cities on Sunday, including top vacationing spots like Naples and Rome.
According to Mario Guarino, vice president of the Italian Society of Emergency Medicine, Italy’s hospital emergency departments have seen an increase in cases of heatstroke.
According to him, “we’ve seen around 10% increase, primarily in cities with very high temperatures and higher humidity rates,” he told the AFP.
Dehydration, heat stroke, and fatigue are most prevalent among the elderly, cancer patients, or homeless people.
Greece was once more on a high-risk for wildfires, with a forecast for a weekend heat wave there.
On Thursday, a significant wildfire erupted south of Athens, causing road closures and evacuations close to the site of the prehistoric Temple of Poseidon.
In addition to the fire, Greek police evacuated 40 people, with five locations receiving evacuation orders, while Greek authorities also deployed 12 planes, 12 helicopters, and 12 firefighters to fight the flames.
Locals and visitors to Spain were frantically trying to stay cool as the city’s southern city of Seville and other locations in the country’s south and central regions reached temperatures as high as 42C (107F).
Spain’s southern regions reported temperatures that were above average for the entire year, which issued health alerts and safety recommendations. The country’s State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has declared that June will set a new record by becoming the hottest month of the year since records began.
The “urban heat island” effect
Due to global warming, extreme weather events are becoming more frequent in the southern region of Europe.
A Lancet Public Health study from last year highlighted the rise in heat-related deaths linked to climate change. According to the study, by the middle of the century, heat-related deaths could have quadrupled.
The study noted that while cold causes more deaths than heat, rising temperatures will offset the advantages of mild winters, leading to a significant net increase in heat-related mortality.
According to scientists, the effects of climate change are creating hotter, more intense heatwaves, particularly in cities where the so-called “urban heat island effect” increases the temperature distribution among densely packed buildings.
According to Emanuela Piervitali, a researcher at the Italian Institute for Environmental Protection and Research (ISPRA), “The heatwaves in the Mediterranean region have become more frequent and intense in recent years, with peaks of 37 degrees Celsius and 100 degrees Celsius, or even more in cities.”
Experts have warned that prolonged heat can have a negative impact on daily life, particularly for elderly and young people.
When Switzerland’s UEFA European Women’s Championship, or Women’s Euro 2025, kicks off on Wednesday, England will look to maintain their position.
The continent’s top nations will compete over the course of the 26-day tournament across eight host cities.
Everything you need to know about the championship is provided here:
Euro 2025 will take place when and where?
Switzerland is playing host to the Women’s Euro for the first time.
The tournament will start on Thun on On July 2, 2012, and conclude in Basel on 27-July, Sunday.
What number of nations will take part in Women’s Euro 2025?
Of the 51 national women’s bodies associated with the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), 16 have qualified for the championship.
They will be broken into four groups:
Group A
Switzerland
Norway
Iceland
Finland
Group B
Spain
Portugal
Belgium
Italy
Group C
Germany
Poland
Denmark
Sweden
Group D
France
England
Wales
Netherlands
Which teams are favourites to win Women’s Euro 2025?
Germany, who won the Olympic gold medal in 2004, is a clear favorite to win the trophy, aside from current champions England and former world champions Spain. A quick overview of each team’s history can be found here:
England: The defending champions will gain confidence from their top rank in UEFA’s rankings heading into the tournament. The Lionesses enter the tournament under the direction of their trusted coach, Sarina Wiegman, despite their inconsistent performance in their UEFA Nations League matches. As they attempt to build on the success of their previous matches, the young-looking squad will rely on the seasoned Lucy Bronze, who will be playing in her fourth Euro.
Spain: Arguably the most exciting women’s team to watch thanks to their prowess in front of the goal, Spain are the current world champions. The women in red and gold would like to bolster their early 2010 men’s team by winning the Euro and clinching a World Cup. In 2025, La Roja have scored 21 goals in five of their six competitive matches.
Germany: Germans are the undeniable queens of European football, having won the tournament on a whopping eight occasions, including six consecutive titles from 1995 to 2013. They are also the twice-world champions, and they have won five of their six games in 2025 with 26 goals scored and three conceded.
Spain will be favorites to win the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Will Aitana Bonmati play in Euro 2025?
Bonmati’s participation in the tournament was unquestionable up until Friday because the Spanish team’s star midfielder is their backbone. The 27-year-old was hospitalized in Madrid after testing positive for viral meningitis.
The Spanish football federation, RFEF, however, is hopeful that the star player will return to the squad in a few days despite not being part of the contingent travelling to Switzerland on Sunday.
Aitana Bonmati, who was previously hospitalized for viral meningitis, has been discharged from the hospital and will soon play for the Spanish national team, according to a brief statement from RFEF.
The Barcelona player, who won the Ballon d’Or prizes in 2023 and 2024, gave a thumbs-up and stated, “Fortunately, everything is going well,” in a photo posted from her hospital bed on Sunday. I hope to return soon”.
Bonmati has played a key role for Spain, helping them win the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and the UEFA Nations League last year, with 30 goals scored in 78 appearances.
Thank you for the mensajes that were given to me and for the fact that I have since ascended to these days. Afortunadamente todo va bien, espero volver pronto.
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Who should watch for Euro 2025 key players?
Ewa Pajor (Poland): The Barcelona forward is ranked among the world’s top strikers and has scored 43 goals in her 45 appearances for the club in the past season. She has won more than 100 caps for her country, including five gold medals for women’s soccer, and has scored 68 goals in the process. The tournament debutants will rely on Pajor’s unmatched form to ensure their success in the knockouts and beyond.
Alexia Putellas (Spain): Arguably one of the greatest women to play the game, Putellas will be the mainstay of Spain’s midfield and attack as the world champions seek a third title. The Barcelona player increased her team’s midfield control with another fantastic season under her leadership of the Spanish champions with 17 goals in 25 appearances. Puertollas hopes to make up for the 2023 defeat to the FIFA Women’s World Cup with a win in Europe.
Klara Buhl (Germany): The German winger has been playing for the European giants Bayern Munich since 2020 and has made 102 appearances. Buhl made her international debut in 2019 with a 28-goal performance for Germany. At the 2025 championship, she will be one of the best young athletes.
Lauren James (England): Another bright young European footballer, James has swiftly climbed up the ranks in Wiegman’s squad. As England’s attacking coach in Switzerland, the 23-year-old will have plenty of eyes on her. She made 22 goals for Chelsea last season and has seven goals in 27 international starts.
Ewa Pajor was instrumental in Poland’s qualification for the Euro championship]File: Lisa Leutner/Reuters]
Who were the previous women’s Euro champions?
Sweden, 1984
1987: Norway
West Germany in 1989
West Germany, 1991
1993: Norway
Germany, 1995
Germany, 1997
2001: Germany
Germany, 2005
Germany, 2009
2013: Germany
Netherlands in 2017
England in 2022
Germany have won the Women’s Euro a record eight times, with their last win coming in 2013]File: Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters]
Where are the locations for Women’s Euro 2025?
These eight venues will host the championship from stadiums in the heart of Switzerland’s major cities to picturesque arenas in the lap of the Alps:
Basel (St Jakob-Park): The venue in Switzerland’s most populous city will host five games, including the home team’s opener, the last quarterfinal and the final. The 35, 000-foot stadium, which hosts the city’s eponymous team in the Swiss league, was built in March 2001.
The 32, 000-square-foot Young Boys football team’s home was rebuilt on the site of the 1925-built Wankdorf Stadium, where the famous “Miracle of Bern” FIFA World Cup 1954 match between West Germany and Hungary was played. It will host four Women’s Euro 2025 fixtures, including the third quarterfinal.
Geneva (Stade de Geneve): The city hosted rugby matches at the 2008 UEFA World Cup. The 30-acre stadium will host five games, including the first quarterfinal and the first semifinal, in Women’s Euro 2025.
Lucerne (Allmend Stadion): The glittering golden structure of the Swissporarena stands out in the city of Lucerne and is home to its Swiss Super League side. During the tournament, it will host three group-stage games.
Nearly 20 000 football fans can attend the venue in northwest Switzerland, known as St. Gallen (Arena St Gallen). It will also host three group-stage games.
Sion (Stade de Tourbillon): Two prehistoric castles give the view of the picturesque football stadium, which is situated amid the Alps. It can accommodate three group-stage games and is the smallest venue by capacity (9,570).
Thun (Arena Thun): Spectators will have a view of a football match on the field and the Alps in the background when they attend one of the three group-stage games in Thun.
The Stadion Letzigrund in Zürich, the largest city in Switzerland, will host the second quarterfinal and second semifinal games as well as three group-stage games. More than 24 000 people can play on the home ground of two of the city’s football teams.
A drone view shows the picturesque Arena Thun, one of the venues for the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025]File: Denis Balibouse/Reuters]
What is the Women’s Euro 2025 prize money?
The tournament’s total prize pot is 41 million euros ($48 million), which is more than double the 16 million euros (approximately $ 19 million) awarded in 2022, according to UEFA.
The champions can get a maximum of 5.1 million euros (about $6m) if they also win all three of their group-stage matches.
A participation fee of 1.8 million euros ($2.1 million) will be charged to each of the 16 teams.
How do I purchase Women’s Euro 2025 tickets?
Tickets for all games go on sale at 09: 00 GMT on every match day from the group stage up until the knockouts. Starting at 22 Swiss Francs ($27.5) and increasing to 90 Swiss Francs ($112), they will be accessible through the UEFA ticketing website.
How does Euro 2025 work?
The tournament will be streamed live on the UEFA. as well as regional broadcasters and streaming services.
For a number of knockout matches, including the final, Al Jazeera Sport will offer live text and photo commentary.
Hosts England won the Women’s Euro 2022 by beating eight-time winners Germany at Wembley Stadium in London on July 31, 2022]Alessandra Tarantino/AP Photo]
What format and full schedule does the Women’s Euro 2025 have?
Format: The top two teams will advance to the knockout stages, which begin with the quarterfinals, and each of the four groups will play one more time against each other.
⚽ Women’s Euro 2025 group stage schedule
On July 2, 2012, Group A: Finland and Iceland (16:00 GMT, Thun) Group A: Switzerland vs Norway (19: 00 GMT, Basel)
Thursday, July 3 Group B: Italy vs. Belgium (16:00 GMT, Sion) Group B: Spain vs Portugal (19: 00 GMT, Bern)
Friday, July 4, 4 . Group C: Sweden vs. Denmark (16:00 GMT, Geneva) Group C: Germany vs Poland (19: 00 GMT, St Gallen)
5th of July, Saturday Wales vs. Netherlands (16:00 GMT, Lucerne) in Group D Group D: France vs England (19: 00 GMT, Zurich)
Sunday, July 6 Group A: Finland and Norway (GMT, Sion) Group A: Switzerland vs Iceland (19: 00 GMT, Bern)
July 7th, Monday Group B: Belgium vs. Spain on Thu, 16:00 GMT. Group B: Portugal vs Italy (19: 00 GMT, Geneva)
Tuesday, July 8, Group C: Basel, Germany vs. Denmark (16:00 GMT). Group C: Poland vs Sweden (19: 00 GMT, Lucerne)
Friday, July 9 Group D: Zurich, Switzerland, England vs. Group D: France vs Wales (19: 00 GMT, St Gallen)
Thursday, July 10, Group A: Geneva, Switzerland vs. Finland (1900 GMT). Group A: Norway vs Iceland (19: 00 GMT, Thun)
11th of July, Friday Group B: Italy vs. Spain (1900 GMT, Bern) Group B: Portugal vs Belgium (19: 00 GMT, Sion)
Saturday, July 12 Group C: Zurich, Switzerland vs. Germany (1900 GMT). Group C: Poland vs Denmark (19: 00 GMT, Lucerne)
Sunday, July 13 Group D: France vs. Netherlands (1900 GMT, Basel). Group D: England vs Wales (19: 00 GMT, St Gallen)
Women’s Euro 2025 quarterfinals
On July 16th, 2016, Winners of Group A vs Runners-up of Group B (Geneva, 19:00 GMT)
On July 17th, 2017, Winners of Group C and Group D runners-up (Zurich, 19:00 GMT)
Friday, July 18 Winners of Group B vs Runners-up of Group A (Bern, 19:00 GMT)
19-July, Saturday Winners of Group D vs Runners-up of Group C (Basel, 19: 00 GMT)
Women’s Euro 2025 semifinals
22 July, Tuesday Winners of quarterfinal 3 vs winners of quarterfinal 1 (Geneva, 19: 00 GMT)
On July 2, 2012,3 Winners of quarterfinal 4 versus quarterfinal 2 (Zurich, 19:00 GMT)
In the last 16 of the Club World Cup, Paris Saint-Germain defeated Inter Miami 4-0 thanks to Joao Neves scoring twice to claim the victory.
By halftime, at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, a Miami own goal and an Achraf Hakimi strike made the score four.
On Saturday, the European champions will face the winner of the semifinal match between Bayern Munich and Flamengo.
After the first 50 minutes, Miami were held without a shot attempt for the first 50 minutes, Oscar Ustari made six saves for Inter Miami. Gianluigi Donnarumma of PSG had to make just three. Messi’s first encounter with PSG since leaving the club and immigrating to the United States two years ago was at the event.
Less than five minutes into the match, Desire Doue won PSG a free kick just outside the penalty area. Viitinha intercepted the kick and connected with Neves, who headed it directly over Ustari’s body.
In the 19th minute, Miami defender Noah Allen tripped and was substituted due to injury. Tomas Aviles, his replacement, tripped up Nuno Mendes right away, earning a yellow card.
Neves doubled the lead in the 39th minute as PSG kept controlling the game. Sergio Busquets was taken out of the box by Fabian Ruiz, and a quick passing sequence gave Neves room to launch an unimpeded shot from the center.
In the 44th minute, Aviles unintentionally chested a PSG cross over his own goal line, which made for an even worse match.
Bradley Barcola of PSG made a flawless run to catch a pass deep inside the box, and Hakimi received it shortly after.
Ustari’s head and crossbar were punctured by his first shot, but Hakimi added his own rebound to give the team a 4-0 lead.
Hakimi scores PSG’s fourth goal [Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters]
In the 51st minute, Messi had a left-footer deflected over the net, which was the result of a quiet first half.
The best chance for Inter Miami came in the opening minute of the second half.
Luis Suarez was forced to clear the ball after Messi passed him, but the ball slipped unpronounceably off his foot. The 38-year-old striker ended his day by kicking a water bottle over the barrier in disbelief.
In the 63rd minute, Messi finally connected with Inter Miami’s first shot on goal, but goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was quick to grab it.
With about 10 minutes left, Messi had another chance on a header, putting Donnarumma in danger of getting a diving save.
Neves described it as a “positive” day for PSG.
“I’m very happy because this is my first game where I have scored two goals.” But the victory makes me happier, he told DAZN.
“We are confident in the same way as before.” No matter who [our opponents are], we will play our game. We are currently exhausted, but we will recover [before the quarterfinal].”
Javier Mascherano, the coach of Inter Miami, claimed that his team had a positive learning experience from the game.
A resolution to their long-running conflict has been reached by Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the United States.  ,  ,
Thanks to a peace agreement signed in the US, fighting between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo may be over.
As M23 seized control of major cities and mining areas, Rwanda has agreed to remove thousands of troops from eastern Congo that were stationed there to support it.
That sparked fears of a regional conflict and was widely accepted as a significant escalation.
Can this agreement succeed where many others have failed?
And does this deal actually involve US interests in Congolese minerals?
Presenter: Nick Clark
Guests:
Gatete Nyiringabo Ruhumuliza, a writer and political commentator,
Zainab Usman, Senior Fellow and Director of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace’s Africa Program
Vava Tampa – Save the Congo’s founder and lead campaigner
