- Centerstage Events

With more than one million Brit employees missing out on £2bn in holiday pay paid leave, this research event published on Monday, 26 August, 2024 takes the centerstage of Week 35 of 2024 among all global events of the week.
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Centerstage events of week 4

Research reveals that over £2bn in holiday pay...

Research reveals that over £2bn in holiday pay has been lost by workers across Britain, with more than one million employees missing out on paid leave. The Trades Union Congress (TUC) highlighted that black and minority ethnic staff, as well as low-paid workers such as waiters, care workers, and catering assistants, were most affected. The TUC is calling for the establishment of a Fair Work Agency to enforce employment rights, as part of Labour's broader effort to improve workers' conditions.

Sunday, 25 August, 2024

Namibia plans to cull 723 wild animals...

Namibia plans to cull 723 wild animals, including 83 elephants, to provide meat for people struggling with food shortages due to severe drought. The environment ministry states that the cull is necessary to manage human-wildlife conflicts and protect limited grazing and water resources. Additional animals to be culled include hippos, buffalo, impala, and wildebeest. Southern Africa is facing its worst drought in decades, with Namibia expecting widespread food insecurity in the coming months.

Monday, 26 August, 2024

The Paralympic Games began with an exciting...

The Paralympic Games began with an exciting outdoor opening ceremony in Paris, marking the first time the event has had an outdoor kickoff. Around 4,400 athletes are competing in 549 medal events across 22 sports. The Games will run from August 28 to September 8, showcasing remarkable talent and determination.

Tuesday, 27 August, 2024

Over 100 tons of dead fish were collected...

Over 100 tons of dead fish were collected near the port of Volos, central Greece, after a mass die-off caused by extreme weather fluctuations. Floods in 2023, followed by drought, led to the disaster, impacting local businesses, with commercial activity down by 80%. Authorities have chartered fishing trawlers and earthmovers to remove the dead fish. The fish came from Lake Karla, and the mayor of Volos criticized the slow response, while the Chamber of Commerce seeks legal action for damages.

Wednesday, 28 August, 2024

X began going down in Brazil after the...

X began going down in Brazil after the Supreme Court ordered its shutdown due to Elon Musk's refusal to suspend certain accounts. Justice Alexandre de Moraes mandated the telecom agency to block X, citing the company's lack of physical presence in Brazil. Musk had closed X's Brazilian office after the justice threatened arrests for failing to comply with court orders to remove accounts that allegedly violated Brazilian laws, testing Musk's vision for a free digital platform.

Thursday, 29 August, 2024

Algeria has been approved to join...

Algeria has been approved to join the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB), announced the bank's president, Dilma Rousseff, on Saturday. The NDB, founded by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa in 2015, aims to support development projects. As part of its expansion, Bangladesh, Egypt, the UAE, and Uruguay became members in 2021. Rousseff confirmed Algeria's membership during the bank's ninth annual meeting in Cape Town.

Friday, 30 August, 2024

The Brazilian Amazon experiences its...

The Brazilian Amazon experiences its highest number of fires since 2010, with over 38,000 fire hotspots recorded. This figure, more than double that of 2023, reflects a 76% increase in fire activity from January to July 2024 compared to the previous year. The ongoing drought, worsened by the El Niño phenomenon and global climate change, along with human activities like cattle ranching, has contributed to the rise in fires, signalling an urgent need for intervention.

Saturday, 31 August, 2024