Stories from 4 August 2024
After he spent 13 years in jail on a murder charge, what does dancehall deejay Vybz Kartel's release say about Jamaica's judicial system?
Kartel's case has highlighted not only issues of judicial process, but also poor conditions within the country's prisons.
Resistance art as a weapon in Bangladesh's ongoing student movement
One remarkable aspect of the ongoing student protests in Bangladesh is the use of cartoons and comics shared on social media, as well as graffiti and posters on the streets.
Belarusians in exile dismayed that no Belarusian was included in the prisoner swap
The plight of Belarusian political prisoners is often overlooked, and although 18 were released last month, an estimated 1,400 remain behind bars.
Two women athletes have just earned St. Lucia and Dominica their first ever Olympic medals
St. Lucia's Julien Alfred swept her way to a convincing and memorable victory in the 100 metres, while Dominica's Thea LaFond also brought home gold in the women's triple jump event.
