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War and climate: Israel-Gaza conflict produced over 30 million tons of carbon emissions – Study
A new study has revealed that the Israel-Gaza conflict has caused massive damage not only to lives and infrastructure, but also to the environment. Researchers say the war produced more than 30 million tons of carbon emissions, raising fresh concerns about how conflicts are worsening global climate change. The study sh...
Total repression and air strikes bring unrelenting dread for Iranians
A woman stands on a rooftop listening to the sounds of the city below. There is only the dull hum of traffic tonight. But she knows how easily that can change. It is usually the dogs who notice the sound first and begin to bark furiously. The noise of aircraft. Then the ominous percussion of explosions. A ball of orang...
Afghan evacuees in limbo in Qatar camp accuse US of betrayal
For 18 months, Alia has been waiting in a transit camp in Qatar for her promised resettlement to the US.
Ecuador gang leader wanted for murder of presidential candidate arrested
A leading figure in one of Ecuador’s biggest drug-trafficking gangs has been arrested in Mexico City, officials say. Ángel Esteban Aguilar Morales – better known as Lobo Menor, or Little Wolf – was wanted in connection with the murder of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio in 2023, Ecuador’s interior minister...
US judge orders Trump administration to reopen Voice of America
A judge in the US has ruled that the effective closure of the Voice of America (VOA) last year was “illegal” and that hundreds of its journalists should be reinstated. District Court Judge Royce Lamberth has given authorities one week to restore the international broadcaster’s service. The VOA was set up during World W...
Ecuador gang leader wanted for murder of presidential candidate arrested
A leading figure in one of Ecuador's biggest drug-trafficking gangs has been arrested in Mexico City, officials say.
Winners, Sinners and record breakers: 17 fun facts about this year’s Oscars
When Sinners director Ryan Coogler went to the movies as a child, he would smuggle in some snacks - and get particularly creative with the cinema's drinks machine.
We should smile at our dogs – a new scientific study reveals why
Any dog lover will tell you their canine friend picks up on their mood and emotions.
Australia confirms first case of H5N1 bird flu as virus reaches every continent
The H5N1 strain of bird flu has for the first time been found in Australia, the country's agriculture ministry confirmed. It means the highly contagious variant has now reached every continent.
African and Caribbean nations call for formal apology for transatlantic slavery
African and Caribbean countries have called for a formal apology and reparations from countries that benefited from the transatlantic slave trade.
Angélique Kidjo makes history for Africa with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Five-time Grammy award winner Angélique Kidjo has made history as the first African musician to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Scientific consensus calls for wildlife protection to be integrated into global climate change policy
For the first time, hundreds of scientists from around the world have united behind a common message that protecting wild animals should be recognised as a key part of tackling climate change. A group of 287 experts from six continents has endorsed the Scientific Consensus on Wildlife and Climate, calling on government...