Since Western countries began supplying weapons to Ukraine, Russian propaganda has tried to play down their importance in the war. This week the Russian defence ministry boasted that it had seized a large number of...
Seagrass: antidote for the climate crisis?
Seagrass, a vital marine plant, plays a crucial role in mitigating climate crisis. Found in shallow coastal waters, seagrass meadows act as powerful carbon sinks, absorbing and storing large amounts of carbon dioxide...
Wildfires in Hawaii, Canada and Tenerife cause concern – BBC News
One of the largest cities in Canada’s far north is being evacuated amid warnings that a wildfire could reach it by the weekend. The 20,000 residents of Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories, have...
Canada’s Northwest Territories declares emergency due to massive wildfires • FRANCE 24 English
The government of Canada’s Northwest Territories declared a state of emergency on Tuesday due to wildfires that have largely destroyed one remote community and are also posing a risk to territorial capital...
Niger coup: Military intervention considered – BBC News
Military chiefs from the West African regional bloc Ecowas are meeting to discuss the deployment of a standby force for possible military intervention to restore democracy in Niger. The gathering is taking place on...
Triple amputee athlete’s wristwatch award called ‘insensitive’
Para-cyclist and triple amputee Ricardo Ten Argiles has been praised for his response after being gifted a wristwatch as an award at the 2023 UCI World Championships in Scotland.
Afghanistan: Inside the world’s most repressive country for women – BBC Newsnight
The Taliban marked the second anniversary of its return to power yesterday with a public holiday. But few Afghans, both women and men, have much to celebrate. The Taliban, recently stopped most Afghan female staff from...