Severe flooding in northern Morocco has displaced over 150,000 people, with four confirmed deaths and one person still missing, according to Euronews. Evacuees are sheltering in tents near Kenitra as waters continue to rise, forcing residents to flee their homes.
The floods, which began recently, have prompted widespread evacuations, with authorities reporting that over 150,000 people have been displaced in the past week (Euronews). In the village of Ouled Ameur, residents were warned of the impending danger by mosque loudspeakers, prompting their evacuation. Near Kenitra, approximately 40,000 evacuees are now residing in rows of blue tents, having been rescued by various means, including rooftops, boats, and helicopters (Euronews).
The disaster has resulted in tragic loss of life, including a two-year-old child. Families are currently queuing for medical care while awaiting the opportunity to return to their homes (Euronews).
In other news, Japan's ruling party secured a supermajority in the country's lower house, largely due to the popularity of its first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, as reported by NPR Politics. Meanwhile, Iranian security forces have initiated a crackdown on dissent, targeting reformist figures following nationwide protests, according to The Associated Press via NPR Politics.
Additionally, the Matrix open communication protocol is gaining ground in government IT, as reported by Hacker News. The protocol is quietly becoming the chat layer for governments chasing digital sovereignty.
Finally, a march supporting California's billionaires drew a small crowd, with the San Francisco Chronicle counting around three dozen attendees. The event, organized by Derik Kauffman, aimed to protest the Billionaire Tax Act, according to TechCrunch.
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