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Three environmental defenders – people who take action against the exploitation of natural resources – are murdered or disappeared somewhere in the world every week. The latest report by Global Witness, an NGO that investigates environmental and human rights abuses, has recorded more than 2,250 such cases since 2012.

Despite platform’s limits on adult content, study finds it not only accessible but often suggested

THE EU is risking a breach of international law over a gas deal with Israel, a human rights organisation has said.

Europe accused of ‘trampling over Palestinian rights’ with deal linked to imports from pipeline running parallel to Gaza coast

President raised $239m for inauguration – more than previous three inaugural committees took in combined

Somalia, DR Congo and Yemen among states forced to sign deals and barter their minerals for aid or military support

Analysts say disinformation actors continue to sow division and distrust ahead of a consequential presidential second round on Sunday.

Bill would force major polluters to pay into fund for flood defences and home insulation – but has little chance of becoming law

In 2024, the Spanish bank provided more than $600m in financing to firms linked to beef, palm oil, soya and supply chains driving deforestation, says Global Witness