Category: News
Forcibly displaced population doubles to 120 million over the past 10 years
One in 69 people worldwide remains forcibly displaced by conflict, violence, persecution and human rights violations.
X starts hiding ‘likes’ on users’ posts
Social media platform says change will better protect users' privacy.
US expands Russia sanctions, targeting entities in China, UAE and Turkey
Washington's latest sanctions announcement comes as US President Joe Biden attends the G7 summit in Italy.
Greece shuts Acropolis, schools as it braces for 43°C heatwave
Greece is one of the European countries most affected by the climate crisis.
G7 leaders to kick off summit in Italy’s southern Puglia
Additional aid to Ukraine, the war in Gaza and investment in Africa will dominate the agenda of the three-day forum.
Russian navy fleet, including frigate, nuclear-powered sub, arrives in Cuba
US downplays deployment, which comes amid rising tensions over Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Former SpaceX workers file suit alleging harassment, wrongful termination
Eight former engineers accuse CEO Elon Musk of overseeing a 'pervasively sexist culture' at the rocket company.
UK’s Starmer says ‘wealth creation’ top priority in pitch to voters
Labour Party leader rules out any rise in income tax, for national insurance or VAT.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 839
As the war enters its 839th day, these are the main developments.
Clashes erupt between police and protesters as Argentina debates reform
President Javier Milei seeks to pass a key bill that would privatise public industry and implement austerity measures.