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"We do not need symbolic gestures, donations or hollow words. We need sanctions, an arms embargo, and the political courage to hold Israel accountable."

Hundreds of thousands of Cambodian migrant workers have been heading home from Thailand as the two countries seek to keep a ceasefire in armed clashes on their border

In the blistering heat of Freetown, Sierra Leone, young men gather on street corners, their limbs swollen, eyes glazed. They are the victims of kush, a cheap and deadly synthetic drug sweeping the country.

With conventional waste management systems falling short, many scientists are turning to nature for innovative solutions to the issue of plastic waste. One promising avenue is microbial degradation: harnessing the natural abilities of certain bacteria and fungi to break down plastics in ways that current technologies cannot.

As 180 countries carry on talks in Geneva to finalise a global treaty on plastic pollution, oil-producing nations – backed by a record number of industry lobbyists – are pushing to block cuts in production and focus instead on recycling. The decision could determine whether the agreement tackles plastics at…

Israel has killed nearly 270 journalists and media workers since it launched its war on Gaza.

French President Emmanuel Macron has sharply criticised Israel’s planned takeover of Gaza City, warning it would be a 'disaster' leading to endless war.

THE UK Government must back a full International Criminal Court investigation into Israel’s “blatant” targeting and killing of media workers…

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended his military takeover expansion in Gaza, claiming that it is the best way to end the war. But, the UN warns about its impact.