Thousands of protesting farmers have France’s government in a bind | Protests News
Convoys of tractors have edged closer to Paris, Lyon and other locations in France as thousands of protesting farmers have appeared to ignore warnings of…
Lagos ban on styrofoam and plastics brings applause and concern | Environment
From trash-strewn pavements to street vendors packing meals in polystyrene containers, plastic waste is a constant menace in the urban landscape of Lagos, Nigeria’s economic…
Israel, genocide and whether the ICJ matters
International Court of Justice orders Israel to avoid genocidal acts, provide humanitarian aid — but will it be enough? Source link
Week in pictures: From wildfires in Columbia to the Venice Carnival
A photo roundup of some of last week’s events. Source link
India celebrates Republic Day showcasing military might, cultural heritage | In Pictures News
Thousands of people lined a ceremonial boulevard in the heart of India’s capital to watch a colourful parade showcasing the country’s military power and cultural…
Thousands protest Australia Day celebrations | Protests News
Tens of thousands of Australians took to the streets to protest a contentious national holiday that also marks the arrival of European colonists more than…
Rohingya refugees in Indonesia still hope for a better future | Rohingya News
Pidie, Indonesia – In December, Abdul Karim boarded a wooden boat from Bangladesh with his wife and two sons, with aspirations for a better life…
Russia unleashes mass air strikes on Ukraine | Russia-Ukraine war News
Russian missile attacks have targeted the Ukrainian cities Kyiv and Kharkiv, killing several people, wounding dozens and damaging residential buildings, officials say. Kyiv Mayor Vitali…
Israel, Gaza, Germany and the genocide in Namibia
Germany joins Israel to deny the war in Gaza constitutes genocide against the Palestinians, but Namibia disagrees. Source link
Race to find dozens trapped in southwest China landslide | Climate Crisis News
Rescuers have been racing to find dozens of people trapped after a landslide struck a remote and mountainous part of southwestern China, killing at least…
India’s Modi opens controversial Hindu temple in Ayodhya | Religion News
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has opened a controversial Hindu temple, delivering on a crucial Hindu nationalist pledge that he hopes will catapult the governing…
Week in pictures: From protests in Israel to fashion in Paris
A photo roundup of some of last week’s events, including a rhino relocation project in Kenya. Source link