Greenock, a Scottish town to the west of Glasgow, is losing residents quickly. It’s in Inverclyde, the population of which has fallen by 22,000 people since 1981, making it Scotland’s hardest-hit area for...
Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan back in prison after hospital treatment
Imran Khan has returned to prison after being temporarily moved to a private hospital for treatment, a spokesman for his party has said. Pakistan’s supreme court allowed the 73-year-old to be relocated from the...
Could food insecurity spark ‘large-scale conflict’? | DW News
Climate change and conflict are testing the global food supply chain. Insecure access to food drives up inequality and historically has been behind episodes of upheaval, including wars and revolutions. Population...
Ukrainian farmers battle Russian drones and collapsing grain prices
Russian attacks are endangering Ukraine’s agricultural heartland and global grain supplies. But farmers in Kherson face a double burden—surviving both Russian drones and crashing market prices. Hasan Abdullah...
France’s heatwaves bring bumper salt harvest in Guérande • FRANCE 24 English
The heatwave has taken a heavy toll on much of the agricultural sector, but it is also benefiting a lucky few. The high temperatures are providing ideal conditions for salt harvesting in the famous salt marshes of...
Rhine running low: Can special ships keep goods moving? | DW News
When the Rhine runs dry, supply chains come under pressure. Low-water ships are intended to help transport goods even when water levels are extremely low. But how do they work, and why are there still so few of them...
