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Finance for renewable energy in sub-Saharan Africa is defying the oddsΒ
Most countries in the region finally have operating wind or solar projects, despite huge political and economic challenges - perseverance is needed The post Finance for renewable energy in sub-Saharan Africa is defying the odds appeared first on Climate Home News.
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Palestinian from West Bank first detainee under 18 to die in Israeli prison: officials
A teenager from the West Bank who was held in an Israeli prison for six months without being charged died after collapsing in unclear circumstances, becoming the first Palestinian under 18 to die in Israeli detention, officials said.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Trumpβs April 2 βliberation dayβ tariffs: What to expect, and whatβs next
President Trump prepares to unveil 'very kind' tariffs as critics warn of a global trade war and a slowdown in growth.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:White House considering roughly 20% tariff on most imports, report says
The Washington Post report comes a day before April 2, when President Donald Trump is set to announce his larger plans for global trade
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Japan Makes High School Education Free β Again
Click to expand Image A Tokyo public high school corridor. 2023 Bede Sheppard / Human Rights Watch Japanβs parliament, the Diet,voted this week to make public high school free for all children. Tuition fees had been abolished in 2010, but then reinstated in 2013.The new measure, approved in the budget, will expand equal opportunity in education, and should increase education access and certainty for children of...
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Casanova: Womanizer, con man and poet
He became famous for his love affairs, but Casanova was also a writer, diplomat and spy. Born in Venice 300 years ago, his name still resonates around the world.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:On the Frontlines: Lessons from New Yorkβs Immigrant Defense Project
As nonprofits, mutual aid groups, and activist movements across the country mobilize to protect migrants and immigrants, the Immigrant Defense Project shares lessons and strategies.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Elderly Hong Kong woman missing for 5 days found in Tai Po bush
Large search was mounted, involving more than 200 people, including dozens of personnel from police, fire services and the Civil Aid Service.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Germanyβs Social Democrats Should Defend EU Supply Chains Laws
Click to expand Image Bangladesh Federation of Worker Solidarity activists hold a rally in Dhaka on May 7, 2023 to mark ten years since the Rana Plaza building collapse that killed more than 1,130 people. 2023 Mamunur Rashid/NurPhoto via AP Twelve years ago this April, the Rana Plaza factory building in Bangladesh collapsed,killing more than 1,100 garment workers and injuring more than 2,000 in one of the largest...
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:What the case of a young man accused of violent crimes reveals about Victoriaβs new bail laws
There is nothing simple about alleged youth offenders such as βMMAβ, despite how they are portrayed in the newsElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastIf you want to understand the debate about bail reform in Victoria β and the gulf between the position taken by the Allan government and the recommendations of experts β you could do...
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Peter Dutton says he will help homebuyers who donβt have the bank of mum and dad. But how would his policy work?
The Coalition wants to relax home lending rules by changing the test for a personβs borrowing capacityElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the first episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastThe...
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:OpenAI closes $40 billion funding round, largest private tech deal on record
OpenAI on Monday announced the close of its $40 billion financing, the most money raised in a single round by a private tech company.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Fossil fuel nations to see value of their economies shrink under new UN-agreed measure
Changes to how economies are measured will reflect the depletion of oil, gas and coal reserves, affecting big players like Saudi Arabia, Russia and Norway The post Fossil fuel nations to see value of their economies shrink under new UN-agreed measure appeared first on Climate Home News.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Hooters, known for skimpy server outfits, files for bankruptcy protection
Hooters, the U.S.-based restaurant chain known for chicken wings and 'Hooters Girls' in skimpy wait-staff outfits, has filed for bankruptcy protection.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Beijing moves drills closer to Taiwan, scientistβs AI plea to China: SCMP daily highlights
From the latest PLA drills around Taiwan to China and New Zealandβs historic ocean dives, hereβs a round-up from todayβs China coverage.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Finland joins other Russian neighbours exiting from landmine treaty
PM Orpo announces preemptive measures as President Stubb engages in balancing act between Moscow and Washington.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Africa: WHO Issues Its First-Ever Reports On Tests and Treatments For Fungal Infections
[WHO] Geneva -- The World Health Organization (WHO) today published its first-ever reports addressing the critical lack of medicines and diagnostic tools for invasive fungal diseases, showing the urgent need for innovative research and development (R&D) to close these gaps.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:The great tech race heading toward Greenland
Greenlandβs βGreat Raceβ isnβt just a dog sled competition. Itβs increasingly a hunt for critical minerals and AI data centers β two national security priorities for President Donald Trump and a business opportunity being pursued by some in his orbit. On POLITICO Tech, E&E News reporter Hannah Northey joins host Steven Overly in the wake [β¦]
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Myanmar: Allow Immediate Aid to Quake-Stricken Areas
Click to expand Image Medical workers transport an earthquake casualty at a hospital in Naypyidaw, Myanmar, on March 28, 2025. 2025 SAI AUNG MAIN/AFP via Getty Images (Bangkok) βMyanmarβs military junta should allow immediate unfettered access to humanitarian aid for earthquake survivors and lift restrictions that impede the emergency response, Human Rights Watch said today. Since the earthquake struck at 12:50 p.m....
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Chinaβs ZTE names Fang Rong as chairman amid AI pivot, revenue drop
The telecoms industry veteranβs ascension reflects ZTEβs efforts to revive its fortunes in 2025 via its AI strategy.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Brussels doubles amount of EU cash available for affordable housing
Member countries will be able to tap up to 15 billion of cohesion funds for homebuilding.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Trumpβs healthcare cuts to eliminate 10,000 jobs, strip union rights, amid measles outbreak
The US Department of Health and Human Services aims to lay off up to 10,000 employees through agency consolidation, raising public health concerns.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Video: Video shows trapped survivors calling for help after Myanmar quake
New video shows trapped survivors of the Myanmar earthquake calling for help from under rubble of a destroyed building.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Donald Trumpβs Constant Threats Increase European Resentment
Citizens boycott U.S. products in protest of his foreign policy. Bo Albertus, a Danish school principal, has been boycotting U.S. products since January by canceling his subscriptions to major American streaming services, choosing local alternatives, and even revisiting his old DVD collection. RELATED: Nearly 2,000 U.S. Scientists Sound Alarm Over Trumpβs Assault on Research Frustrated [β¦]
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:How the EUβs competitiveness agenda ignores Europeβs true strength
We canβt boost our competitiveness without future-proofing our foundations. Securing a just transition to fair, sustainable societies is essential, but noticeably lacking in the EU Commissionβs recent proposals.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Karakalpak Lawyer Imprisoned in Uzbekistan Alleges Torture, Again
Click to expand Image Dauletmurat Tazhimuratov in the defendants' cage on the last day of his trial on charges related to the July 2022 protests in Nukus, the main city in Karakalpakstan, at a court in Bukhara, Uzbekistan on January 31, 2023. 2023 Eurasianet New allegations of ill-treatment and torture by Dauletmurat Tazhimuratov, the wrongfully imprisoned Karakalpak blogger and lawyer, have emerged following a prison...
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Is Harvard Trumpβs new target, after Columbia?
Harvard President Garber has said lifesaving research is at stake amid Trump's review of $9bn federal funding.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Devastating Myanmar earthquake seen as omen of military regimeβs demise
Many view the earthquake as a sign that Myanmar's military regime and its chief Min Aung Hlaing are nearing an end.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Thai man arrested after faking story about pregnant wife buried in quake rubble
The man reportedly collected around US$300 in donations before his lie was exposed.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:How Could Le Penβs Conviction Impact the 2027 French Presidential Election?
The far-right was expected to make her fourth attempt to be the first female president of the French Republic in 2027. On Monday, the Paris Court found Marine Le Pen, leader of the far-right National Rally (RN) party in the French parliament, guilty of embezzling public funds by paying ghost European parliamentary assistants. The ruling [β¦]
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Honduran Opposition Accused of Altering Primary Election Results
On November 30, the Central American country will carry out general elections. On Monday, Marlon Ochoa, a member of the National Electoral Council (CNE) of Honduras, accused the right-wing opposition of deliberately inflating the results of the primary elections held on March 9 to favor Nasry Asfura, the presidential candidate of the National Party (PN), [β¦]
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Why is Southeast Asia turning to nuclear power?
Governments across Southeast Asia are eyeing nuclear energy to fuel rapid growth while also meeting ambitious climate goals. But critics say they should instead be focusing on exploiting abundant renewable sources.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Africa: Three Common Myths About U.S. Funding Cuts to South Africa
[GroundUp] US and South African officials have contributed to misinformation about the cancellation of funding
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Sudan on brink of famine as fighting ravages Darfur, UN warns
The humanitarian crisis in Sudan is spiralling as rival militaries continue to battle for control of the country, with the UN expressing profound alarm on Monday over escalating hostilities, particularly in North Darfur.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Myanmar earthquake latest: Entire communities flattened, aid teams say
As the death toll continues to rise in Myanmar after last Friday's earthquake tragedy, UN humanitarians have been rushing to support severely deprived and traumatized victims, warning that the window for lifesaving response is closing.
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