The Greek island of Lesvos, once a vacation paradise, has turned into hell on earth. There are now 12,500 people without shelter after a fire devastated Moria refugee camp, according to Amnesty International. Refugees...
Record ice melting in the Arctic region threatens wildlife
Ice in the Arctic region is melting more every year. The latest evidence suggests this year’s summer ice cover will be the smallest on record, and climate change is to blame. The heating of the earth’s...
Ziryab — the greatest cultural icon you never heard of
How did a medieval Muslim become a fashion icon? This is the story of Ziryab, a massive cultural pioneer you need to know and stan.
Pro-democracy protestors march against monarchy in Bangkok, Thailand
Massive pro-democracy protests organised by university students have taken place in Bangkok, Thailand. Tens of thousands marched to demand reforms to the monarchy and the resignation of PM Prayut Chan-O-cha.
US Supreme Court judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies
US Supreme Court judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a trailblazer for women’s rights, has died at 87. She was appointed to the Supreme Court by President Bill Clinton in 1993 and was a champion of gender equality in the...
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Belarus accuses UN Human Rights Council of interfering in internal affairs
The Belarus Foreign Ministry on Friday described as a “dangerous precedent” a resolution by the UN Human Rights Council calling for UN monitoring of alleged rights violations in Belarus, and accused the...