World’s ‘fossil fuel obsession’ threatens billions of lives: Amnesty
World’s ‘fossil fuel obsession’ threatens billions of lives: Amnesty Amnesty International warns fossil fuel infrastructure is a ‘major source of human rights violations’ around the world. The coal, oil and…
What’s Being Said About the US Govt Shutdown
With the longest government shutdown in US history, misinformation is spreading fast – from exaggerated SNAP claims to a viral post falsely alleging that former US president Barack Obama made…
Learning afloat: How Bangladesh’s children go to school by boat
In flood-prone Bangladesh, floating schools are bringing education to children cut off by rising waters.
Trump ‘spent hours’ with victim at Epstein’s house, email alleges
Trump ‘spent hours’ with victim at Epstein’s house, email alleges Epstein emails released by US House Democrats provide further proof of ties between US president and sex offender. A man…
Will South Africa’s Biko inquest finally yield justice for struggle icon?
Will South Africa’s Biko inquest finally yield justice for struggle icon? No perpetrators have ever been brought to justice after 1977 death-in-detention of renowned anti-apartheid leader, Steve Biko. A man…
Trump formally asks Israel’s president to pardon Netanyahu after Gaza truce
Trump formally asks Israel’s president to pardon Netanyahu after Gaza truce US president calls corruption charges against Israeli PM ‘unjustified’, describing Netanyahu as ‘formidable’ leader. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
House to vote on bill to end US shutdown: Why are Democrats opposing it?
EXPLAINER House to vote on bill to end US shutdown: Why are Democrats opposing it? Democratic minority leader Hakeem Jeffries has called for a three-year extension of subsidies to the…
Messi’s return to Barcelona ‘unrealistic’, says club president Laporta
Messi’s return to Barcelona ‘unrealistic’, says club president Laporta Laporta’s comments come after Messi made a surprise visit to the football club’s Nou Camp and expressed his desire to return…
Can Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks survive Islamabad, Delhi blasts?
Can Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks survive Islamabad, Delhi blasts? Islamabad and Kabul’s uneasy truce faces new strain after deadly blasts and escalating regional accusations. Pakistani investigators examine a damaged car at…
Algeria’s president pardons jailed writer Boualem Sansal
Algeria’s president pardons jailed writer Boualem Sansal The pardon of the 81-year-old author comes after Germany appealed for his release on ‘humanitarian grounds’. French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal By Stephen Quillen…