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Vaughan GETHING SHATTERS Glass Ceiling as First Black Leader of a European Government
Vaughan Gething, the son of a Welsh father and Zambian mother, has etched his name into history books. He is now recognized as the first Black leader of a government in the U.K., and perhaps even across Europe. In his victory speech, Gething underscored this momentous occasion as a pivotal turning point in their nation’s history. He managed to edge out Education Minister Jeremy Miles to fill the shoes of outgoing First Minister Mark Drakeford.
Currently holding office as Welsh economy minister, Gething secured 51.7% of votes cast by party members and affiliated trade unions. His confirmation on Wednesday by the Welsh parliament — where Labour holds sway — will mark him as the fifth first minister since Wales’ national legislature was established in 1999.
With Gething at the helm, three out of four U.K governments will now be led by non-white leaders: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak boasts Indian heritage while Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf hails from a Pakistani family born in Britain. This signifies an unprecedented shift away from traditional white male leadership within the U.K..
Gething’s triumph is not just an individual feat but also symbolizes a generational shift towards more diverse leadership within Europe. As he eloquently put it in his speech, this moment should serve as "a
NETANYAHU DEFIES Global Outrage, Sets Sights on Rafah Invasion
Despite international outcry, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is determined to press ahead with plans to invade Rafah, a city in the Gaza Strip. This decision comes in the face of protests from the United States and other world powers.
The Israeli Defense Force is slated to lead this operation as part of broader military initiatives in the region. This move will proceed even if there’s a potential cease-fire agreement with Hamas, Netanyahu’s office confirmed on Friday.
Alongside these invasion plans, an Israeli delegation is preparing for a trip to Doha. Their mission? To negotiate for hostage release. But before they can proceed, they need full consensus from the security cabinet.
The announcement has heightened tensions as Palestinians gather for Ramadan prayers at Al-Farouq Mosque ruins in Rafah — a site ravaged by ongoing conflicts between Israel and militant group Hamas.
CENTRAL US RAVAGED: Tornadoes Leave Trail of Destruction and Heartbreak
A series of violent tornadoes tore through the central U.S., causing extensive damage and claiming at least three lives. The storms left a path of devastation, flattening homes and trailers in an RV park, with Ohio’s Logan County bearing the brunt of the destruction. Lakeview and Russells Point villages were among the hardest hit areas.
On Friday, search crews accompanied by cadaver dogs sifted through the debris for any additional victims. Despite challenges posed by gas leaks and fallen trees obstructing some neighborhoods, authorities conducted a thorough second sweep in areas initially checked right after the storm hit.
Sheriff Randy Dodds cautioned that recovery operations would take time but assured that he was not aware of anyone still missing. Meanwhile, residents like Sandy Smith shared chilling accounts of seeking shelter while their homes crumbled around them during the storm’s onslaught.
The aftermath paints a grim picture — twisted metal wrapped around tree tops, damaged campgrounds and laundromats, roofs sheared off houses. Snowplows were dispatched to clear roads strewn with debris as communities begin to grapple with their new reality.
NETANYAHU FIRES Back at Schumer’s ‘Inappropriate’ Interference: Is this a Plot to Weaken Israel?
— Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer recently took to the Senate floor to voice criticism against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ...Read more.
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