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Deforestation of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest Fell by 14% in 2024
Logging in mature forest areas, which are critical for biodiversity and carbon storage, dropped only 2% On Monday, the NGO SOS Mata Atlรขntica released data showing that deforestation in the Atlantic ForestโBrazilโs most threatened biomeโfell by 14% in 2024. However, logging in mature forest areas, which are critical for biodiversity and carbon storage, dropped only [โฆ]
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Renewed RSF shelling killed several in Sudanโs el-Fasher, army says
The latest attacks come as the African Union rejects any 'interference' in the civil war, which has killed over 20,000.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Pope Leo XIV calls for the release of imprisoned journalists
Pope Leo XIV has made a powerful appeal on Monday for the release of imprisoned journalists, highlighting the 'precious gift of free speech and the press.'
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:UK veterans allege war crimes by British forces in Afghanistan, Iraq
Detainees were regularly executed and unarmed people killed in their sleep during night raids, according to ex-soldiers.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Chinaโs Thinking on Pahalgam and Operation Sindoor
Chinaโs enduring โall weatherโ alliance with โiron-cladโ friend Pakistan is increasingly at odds with Beijingโs avowed commitment to counterterrorism.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Pope Leo XIV reopens sealed papal apartment but will he live there?
Pope Leo XIV has reopened the papal apartment, sealed since Pope Francis' death, raising questions about his approach to tradition.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Colombia to sign on to Chinaโs Belt and Road Initiative
President Gustavo Petro confirmed the deal as Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Colombiaโs Foreign Minister Laura Sarabia in Beijing on Monday.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:In case a future Fed withholds needed bailout: a dollar coalition
In the event of dysfunction in dollar funding markets, the Federal Reserve can supply liquidity through standing central bank swaps. This column considers a scenario in which the Fed declines to extend such credit. It argues that 14 major central banks hold roughly $1.9 trillion in US safe assets. They could form a dollar coalition [โฆ] The post In case a future Fed withholds needed bailout: a dollar coalition appeared...
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Fact check: Macron, Merz and Starmer targeted by Russian 'cocaine' claims
The allegations that the leaders of France, Germany and the UK took drugs while on a train on their way to Kyiv are part of a wider Russian disinformation campaign.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Trump: The EU is โnastier than Chinaโ
U.S. president launches blistering new trade attack against Brussels, as he agrees to cool tariff war with Beijing.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Pope Leo XIV urges freedom for imprisoned journalists
Pope Leo XIV urged the release of imprisoned journalists across the world.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Donald Trump says he may speak to Xi Jinping this week following US-China tariff agreement
โTotal resetโ in bilateral relations achieved, he adds, after weekend talks in Switzerland yield agreed reduction in tariffs for 90 days.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:EU welcomes US backing down in China trade war
Europe has welcomed news of the de-escalation of the trade conflict between China and the United States."We've been very clear that tariffs are a retrograde step for the global economy. We want to lower barriers, not increase them," an EU spokesperson said.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Drew Harris calls for road safety 'reset' after officer's death
It comes following the death of Garda Kevin Flatley, 49, on Sunday whilst carrying out a speed checkpoint in County Dublin.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:UK Labour government toughens immigration plans as far right gains support
PM Starmer's shift to the right on immigration risks alienating Labour's large base of left-of-centre supporters.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Gaza market massacre: 'My son was stolen from me'
Gaza market massacre: 'My son was stolen from me' Submitted by Ahmed Dremly on Mon, 05/12/2025 - 13:21 Noah al-Saqa had just celebrated his 10th birthday, but was a victim of an Israeli attack on a restaurant and market that killed 33 people. One family's story sums up the ongoing tragedy of Gaza Daoud al-Saqa holds up a photo showing his son Noah on his birthday, 6 May 2025 (Ahmed Dremly/MEE) Off At just 10 years old,...
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Opt out or get scraped: UKโs AI copyright shake-up has Elton John, Dua Lipa fighting back
Celebrity musicians are urging the U.K. to rethink controversial plans to reform copyright laws that allow AI developers access to rights-protected content.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:White South Africans fast-tracked for refugee status arrive in U.S.
The Trump administration on Monday welcomed a group of 59 white South Africans as refugees, saying they face discrimination and violence at home, which the country's government strongly denies.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Gas prices up again for first time since 2022: Which countries are paying more?
Prices are now the highest on record but this time tax hikes are to blame.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:2 children seriously ill with Covid-19 in Hong Kong amid rising infection trend
Authorities say 17-month-old girl had not received vaccine, while 13-year-old girl had been inoculated but suffered from underlying health conditions.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Trump visits Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE: What to know
Economic deals and security top the agenda on Trump trip to Middle East, the first state visit of his second term.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:How to avert the pension fund crisis in Germany
Germany's aging population is putting the country's pension system under strain. The new Labor Minister Bรคrbel Bas has ruffled feathers with a proposal for how to fix it.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:US-China tariff truce offers markets โsubstantial reliefโ as dollar surges
Following weekend talks in Geneva, Beijing and Washington agreed to drop levies during a 90-day negotiation period.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Travel companies see warning signs as fewer European and Canadian travellers choose to visit the US
7.1 million visitors entered the US from overseas in the first three months of this year, 3.3 per cent fewer than during the same period in 2024.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:The proportion of people 50+ with HIV has doubled in 10 years
Today, people over 50 make up the second largest group of South Africaโs HIV-positive population โ 20 years ago, they were the smallest proportion
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Tiger Brands offers first settlement in deadly listeriosis outbreak case
Victims could see justice as the company begins settlement for the outbreak that was linked to contaminated food
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Banana farmers are โbattling dailyโ with climate change, warns report urging leaders not to slip up
Research shows how we can keep enjoying the fruit for generations to come, by cutting emissions, buying Fairtrade, and increasing diversity.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:French scientists denounce poor conditions as Macron courts US talent
France's president is hoping to position his country as a thriving scientific hub to attract US academics, but domestic researchers say they have been worn down by government cuts.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Poland to shut Russian consulate as Russia blamed for arson
Poland says it has evidence that Russia was behind a fire that destroyed a Warsaw shopping center last year. It said it was closing the Russian Consulate in Krakow in response.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Why US liberals refuse to acknowledge that Trump is a homegrown dictator
Why US liberals refuse to acknowledge that Trump is a homegrown dictator Submitted by Hamid Dabashi on Tue, 05/06/2025 - 17:15 From Tocqueville to today, the real danger lies not in Trump's vulgarity but in the tyranny masked as democracy - built on illusion, repression, and majority rule without dissent US President Donald Trump reacts during a meeting with the Canadian prime minister in the Oval Office at the White...
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:At least 17 killed in junta air strike on school in Myanmar, reports say
Sagaing region, near the border with India, has been a stronghold of armed resistance and the military in recent years has stepped up air strikes against the local pro-democracy People's Defence Forces.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:How Marco Rubioโs Dual Roles Could Impact the China-US Relationship
Rubio's position as both secretary of state and national security adviser further elevates his profile in the Trump administration. What will that mean for China policy?
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:EU member states ask Commission to lower targets for microchip strategy
The countries say that the European Commission should adjust the target in the Chips Act 2.0.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:China has come to the table - but this fight is far from over
Beijing can claim its defiance has delivered a battle victory in the trade war.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:WHO Results Report 2024 shows health progress across regions overcoming critical challenges
The World Health Organization (WHO)Results Report 2024, shows progress on global health goals, even in times of growing financial uncertainties.The report, released ahead of theSeventy-eight World Health Assembly (19โ27 May 2025), presents a mid-term assessment of WHOโs performance in implementing the Programme budget 2024โ2025, providing a snapshot of progress towards the strategic priorities of the Thirteenth General...
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