The starkest warning yet; takeaways from IPCC’s latest climate report
Words By Jasmine Crowhurst The UN’s climate science body published a major report on August 6th, detailing the physical changes…
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN KABUL?
Words By Prerana Sengupta On August 15 Taliban fighters took control of the Afghanistan capital Kabul, after sweeping to power…
Chad’s President Idriss Déby dies from combat wounds
Chad’s President Idriss Déby died from combat wounds on 20 April, the country’s military has confirmed. The 68-year-old died while…
Russia announces withdrawal of forces from Ukrainian border
After a month-long military build-up Russia has announced it will begin to withdraw its forces from the Ukrainian border. The…
Czech Republic blames Russia for explosion at arm's depot
Czech authorities have announced that two Russian nationals are linked to an arms depot explosion that occurred in 2014. The…
Bomb found in Northern Irish police vehicle
Earlier this month, Northern Ireland saw 12 days of sporadic violence, with crowds of predominantly young people rioting in towns…
The US heads nations in pledging new climate goals
In a virtual summit held on 22 April, Joe Biden has pledged to cut US carbon emissions by 50% below…
Derek Chauvin found guilty for murder of George Floyd
On 21 April, Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murdering civilian George Floyd on 25 May 2020…
Second Covid wave in India sees dramatic rise in cases and deaths amidst new variant
A second Covid-19 wave in India reached new heights last week as the country struggled to cope with the combined…
Blaze tears through swathes of Cox's Bazaar refugee camp, Bangladesh
A large fire has broken out in Balukhali camp on Monday afternoon claiming the lives of 15 with that number…
Saudi Arabia proposes Yemen peace plan amid Houthi offensive
Last week, Saudi Arabia put forward a peace plan aimed at ending the Yemeni Civil War. This proposal comes around…
Ethiopia accuse Eritrea of human rights violation
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission have alleged that Eritrean forces killed over 100 civilians in Aksum, Tigray, during a two-day…
US relations with Russia worsen
Russian diplomats have gone on the offensive this week following Joe Biden’s “killer” accusation made against Vladimir Putin. The 46th…
Vaccination tensions slow down as EU sees the light
After a meeting held by the EU commission on 25 March, key EU leaders have stopped short from banning vaccine…
New Zealand tsunami scare raised after earthquake shock
Words by Diane Naimeh Three earthquakes hit the North Island region of New Zealand last week and were described as…
Oprah Winfrey's interview with Harry and Meghan
Words by Ellie Doughty Oprah Winfrey’s interview with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on Sunday garnered millions of views…
New legislative elections in Israel
Words by Olly De Herrera Against the background of COVID vaccination rollout, Israel is set to begin its March 23rd…
Myanmar anti-coup demonstrators killed as military crackdown intensifies
Words by Oliver Mizzi Anti-coup demonstrators have been fired upon with live ammunition by military and police units in Myanmar…
Hong Kong charges 47 activists using National Security Law
Words by Ewan Vellinga “Conspiracy to commit subversion” is what 47 people have been charged with in Hong Kong under…
Italy's new Prime Minister officially appointed
Words by Sam Kimbley Former president of the European Central Bank (ECB) Mario Draghi was sworn in to be Italy’s’…