The Earth’s climate is in a “state of emergency”, according to the United Nations which has warned it is more out of balance than at any other time in observed history.
Government losing hard-won gains on rights for women and girls as aid cuts bite, MPs warn
‘Gender equality should not become a footnote in UK diplomacy’, the committee’s chair, Sarah Champion, warns
Addison Lee CEO Liam Griffin says London cab drivers should be protected via “a minimum price” on Waymo’s and Tesla’s robotaxis to prevent “predatory pricing” (Financial Times)
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Addison Lee CEO Liam Griffin says London cab drivers should be protected via “a minimum price” on Waymo’s and Tesla’s robotaxis to prevent “predatory pricing” — Cab drivers should be protected…
Trump CALLS OFF plan to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s energy sites with just hours to spare after ‘very good’ talks with regime
DONALD Trump dramatically called off plans to “obliterate” Iran’s energy network with just hours to spare after last-ditch talks with the reeling regime. The US president hit the brakes on a looming blitz targeting power plants and key infrastructure i…
‘Space accessibiltiy has to be expanded’: Former astronaut Mae Jemison speaks to FRANCE 24
In 1992, Mae Jemison became the first woman of colour to go to space. Three decades later, she looks back on what’s changed, how space helps advance research and what is still to be done. Her main concern is making space more accessible, but also incl…
Trump postpones military strikes on Iranian power plants
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Opinion: Opinion | Inside The ‘$500 Billion’ Iran War Bill No Economist Is Talking About
The Gulf War of 1991 lasted 43 days and cost, in today’s money, $102 billion. The current conflict has already passed its third week. There is no credible exit timeline.
Trump LIVE: US President issues major Iran war update after huge military strikes threat
Donald Trump had given Iran a 48-hour deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Iraq pulled into Iran war as US targets Iran-aligned groups
Iraq is increasingly caught between the US and Iran as the regional war escalates, deepening economic woes.
Threats over Iran war bare Trump efforts to transform free speech: Experts
Threat to punish broadcasters for coverage not in ‘public interest’ comes amid wider roll-backs, analysts say.