Hurricane threat as Tropical Storm Fiona aims at Puerto Rico
The development charity Oxfam examined 10 of the world’s worst climate hotspots, afflicted by drought, floods, severe storms and other extreme weather, and found their rates of extreme hunger.
Strong earthquake hits Taiwan, killing one person and derailing train
As global heating gathers pace, fossil fuel companies have been reaping bumper profits from the soaring price of gas after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Britain mounts its largest-ever security operation for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral
Somalia is experiencing its worst drought on record, and 1 million people have been forced to flee, while in Kenya 2.5 million livestock have died and 2.4 million people are going hungry.
Racism seen as root of water crisis in Mississippi capital
Throughout 2021 and this year, attacks by armed Islamist groups and unlawful killings carried out by state forces and pro-government militias have destabilized Burkina Faso, according to Human Rights Watch.
Op-Ed: Europeans are headed for a painful chapter, but they always prove resilient
Throughout 2021 and this year, attacks by armed Islamist groups and unlawful killings carried out by state forces and pro-government militias have destabilized Burkina Faso, according to Human Rights Watch.
Kidnapped New Orleans nun details harrowing ordeal: ‘Prayer sustained me’
Throughout 2021 and this year, attacks by armed Islamist groups and unlawful killings carried out by state forces and pro-government militias have destabilized Burkina Faso, according to Human Rights Watch.
Lenders urged to cancel Zambia debt as country faces economic collapse
Throughout 2021 and this year, attacks by armed Islamist groups and unlawful killings carried out by state forces and pro-government militias have destabilized Burkina Faso, according to Human Rights Watch.
Libyan militia detains hundreds of Chadians after poachers arrested
Hundreds of Chadians are being rounded up and detained on the streets of a Libyan town for a ninth day in retaliation for the Chad government’s arrest of four Libyan men on suspicion of poaching endangered animals.