Shaka Phillips

Man charged with murder of Linden school teacher
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Shaka Phillips, called ‘Concrete Man’, a 21-year-old labourer from Amelia’s Ward, Linden was arrested on 20th July, 2025 and charged yesterday with the murder of teacher, Jenel Pollydore.

Mahmoud Abbas

French plan to recognise Palestinian state draws fire from Israel, US

PARIS/WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – France intends to recognise a Palestinian state in September at the United Nations General Assembly, President Emmanuel Macron said yesterday in hopes of bringing peace to the region, but the plan drew angry rebukes from Israel and the United States.