The desperate last stand to save a forest from Tesla
A clash between competing visions The German Tesla factory has faced controversy since its opening in March 2022. Among the issues reported by IG Metall, the workers’ union, are safety…
‘Trapped inside’: The children suffocating in the smog of Lahore
LONG READ ‘Trapped inside’: The children suffocating in the smog of Lahore Air pollution has become a major problem in Pakistan and it is children who are paying the price.…
Last-minute budget bill to prevent US government shutdown prevails in House
Last-minute budget bill to prevent US government shutdown prevails in House The bill now goes to the Senate where it is expected to pass with only hours remaining before an…
Two dead as car slams into Christmas market crowd in Germany
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, At least two dead as car slams into crowded Christmas market in Germany The driver involved in the ramming has been taken into custody, with officials calling…
Starbucks workers’ union goes on strike in US cities
Starbucks workers’ union goes on strike in US cities Workers complain of inadequate wages as inflation soars, and promise to escalate the strike. Employees picket outside a Starbucks store, on…
US Congress debates last-minute spending bill to avert government shutdown
US Congress debates last-minute spending bill to avert government shutdown Nonessential government functions are expected to shutter on Saturday unless a government spending bill can be passed. Members of the…
Israeli forces fire at Syrian protesters in Deraa, wounding one
News Israeli forces fire at Syrian protesters in Deraa, wounding one Demonstrators demand an end to Israeli military presence in border town in southern governorate. Published On 20 Dec 202420…
What are the implications of Israel’s attacks on Yemen?
Inside Story What are the implications of Israel’s attacks on Yemen? Houthi forces carry out attacks on Israel since start of its war on Gaza. Israel has carried out air…
Erdogan urges end of foreign support for Kurdish fighters in Syria
News Erdogan urges end of foreign support for Kurdish fighters in Syria Turkish president compares Kurdish YPG fighters to ISIL and says neither group has a future in Syria. A…
US consumer watchdog sues big banks over ‘widespread’ fraud on Zelle app
US consumer watchdog sues big banks over ‘widespread’ fraud on Zelle app Customers of the banks named in lawsuit lose more than $870m over the seven years since Zelle was…