The goals of the UN Paris climate agreement are getting “within reach”, new analysis suggests. The Climate Action Tracker group looked at new climate promises from China and other nations, along with the...
Fears vaccine misinformation could affect take-up – BBC News
With a number of potential vaccines for Covid-19 now imminent, there are increasing concerns that misinformation online could turn some people against being immunized. The World Health Organization (WHO) says the world...
Recounts reconfirm Trump’s loss in key swing states
The US states of Arizona and Wisconsin certified their election results on Monday. And they awarded their combined 21 electoral votes to Joe Biden. President Donald Trump is still saying he lost because of fraudulent...
Pro-Palestine activist Rachel Corrie awarded ‘Freedom Star’ posthumously
Late American peace activist Rachel Corrie has been honoured with Palestine’s ‘Star of Freedom’ award by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Corrie was known for defending the Palestinian cause and has become an icon...
BREAKING: Debenhams set to shut after 242 years
Department store Debenhams is to be wound down after falling into liquidation and placing 12,000 jobs at risk.
Ethiopian PM declares victory, but Tigray rebels still at war
In Ethiopia, while the government has declared fighting in the northern Tigray region over, the Tigray People’s Liberation Front has declared it is still at war. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says the success came...
Racism in France: ‘There is no French word for Blackness’
Violence and racism in France’s police force has brought tens of thousands out into the streets to protest in recent weeks. While accusations have been made in the past, last week’s viral video of a black man being...