Earth to Hit Critical Global Warming Threshold by Early 2030s
A new report says it is still possible to hold global warming to relatively safe levels, but doing so will require global cooperation, billions of dollars and big changes.
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Putin Visits Occupied Crimea, a Day After War-Crimes Warrant
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia marked the anniversary of his illegal seizure of the Ukrainian peninsula, signaling defiance to the world and business as usual to his own people.
Belarus jails senior staff at independent news site in crackdown on Lukashenko critics
Twelve-year sentences for the women condemned as president’s ‘revenge’ while UN report accuses country of possible crimes against humanityBelarus has handed long jail terms to senior staff at the country’s largest independent news site, which was force…
Australia the second thirstiest country for bottled water despite paying the highest prices
New UN report finds the average Australian spent $580 buying 504L of bottled water in 2021Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAustralia has the most expensiv…
IAEA to inspect future nuclear-powered submarines built in Australia
UN nuclear watchdog will check fuel usage in sealed power units to satisfy non-proliferation obligationsThe UN nuclear watchdog will insist on inspecting Australia’s future nuclear submarines before and after deployments as part of a “watertight” agree…
Review – Western Sahara
Zunes and Mundy offer a detailed narrative of the origins and implications of the conflict, but the roles and impacts of some third-party actors remain under-explored.
Russian Attacks Along a Wide Arc of Ukraine Yield Little but Casualties
Moscow’s forces have stepped up artillery and infantry assaults across eastern Ukraine, trying to improve their position before either side attempts a major breakthrough.
An Activist’s Flight Reveals Widening Repression in Algeria
Four years after a popular uprising fueled hopes for change and real democracy, the country’s government is using vaguely defined statutes to round up hundreds.
Retired Canadian Olympians call for Russia, Belarus to be banned from 2024 Paris Games
The International Olympic Committee is seeking a pathway for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete without officially representing their countries amid calls for a ban.
Pentagon Blocks Sharing Evidence of Possible Russian War Crimes With Hague Court
President Biden has not acted to resolve a dispute that pits the Defense Department against other agencies.