Fifty-three people are dead or missing after a migrant boat capsized in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya, the UN migration agency reported on Monday. The tragedy, which occurred north of Zuwara on Friday, left only two survivors. This incident adds to the growing number of fatalities this year on the central Mediterranean route, a dangerous passage for migrants and asylum seekers.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) confirmed the details, highlighting the ongoing crisis of migrant deaths in the region. The capsizing underscores the perilous journey undertaken by many seeking refuge or a better life.
In other news, Ghanaian highlife music pioneer and guitarist Ebo Taylor passed away at the age of 90. His son, Kweku Taylor, announced the news on Sunday, calling his father "a colossus of African music." Taylor, who was celebrated for his contributions to Ghanaian music, died a day after the launch of an Ebo Taylor music festival and exactly a month after his 90th birthday. He was considered a definitive force behind the highlife genre.
Meanwhile, in Patagonia, climate-fueled wildfires have devastated forests, including those that are home to some of the world's oldest trees. Researchers found that global heating made the deadly wildfires, which left 23 people dead in Chile, about three times more likely. The hot, dry, and windy conditions enabled the fires to spread rapidly across vast areas.
In Barbados, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley is on course to secure a third consecutive term in office, according to forecasts, as voters headed to the polls on Wednesday. Mottley, a strong advocate for climate action, is the country's first female leader since its independence in 1966. She has also spoken out about support for small and vulnerable nations.
Finally, in Iran, President Masoud Pezeshkian called for national unity during a ceremony commemorating the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. He also stated that his government is willing to negotiate over its nuclear program. Large crowds gathered in Tehran and other cities to show support for the government.
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