A total of 156 countries have joined the global COVAX scheme intended to ensure fair distribution of supplies of future #vaccines against #Covid-19, an alliance led by the World Health Organization said on Monday. #WHO
Carbon inequality: Emissions of richest 1% twice that of poorest 50%
They make up just one percent of the world’s population but produce more pollution than the poorest 50 percent. The rich are racing through Earth’s finite carbon budget, which scientists warn could run out...
A (James) Bond bonanza
IN THE PAPERS – Tuesday, 22.09.2020: We discuss some sad and thrilling 007 news that’s popping up in the press. We also discuss the pros and cons of this year’s virtual UN General Assembly. Finally, we...
Ruth Bader Ginsburg death: Trump to nominate woman to fill Supreme Court seat – BBC News
US President Donald Trump has said he will next week nominate a woman to replace the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, escalating a political row over her successor. Ginsburg, 87, died on Friday, just...
Egyptian protesters call on Sisi to step down
Anti-government protesters are taking to the streets in Egypt, calling on President Sisi to step down.
FinCen leaks show banking giants ‘involved in illicit money transfer’
Leaked FinCen documents reveal that several global banks have reportedly moved large sums of illicit funds over nearly two decades despite red flags about the origins of the money.
Coronavirus: ‘A whole package of measures’ for London
New lockdown restrictions should come into force in London, Sadiq Khan has said, following a meeting with officials across the capital. The mayor of London said he had met with council leaders from all parties and...