Israel carried out more than 100 attacks on Lebanon on the day of the ceasefire with Iran
Israeli raids on Lebanon are the heaviest in weeks, hitting both the capital Beirut and the south of the country. Iran has threatened retaliation.
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According to the UN, the transatlantic slave trade was “the most serious crime against humanity.”
The UN resolution is non-binding but could pave the way for public apologies and reparations. The US voted against it, while Italy abstained.
The situation in Lebanon, where Israeli bombings continue to intensify
Israeli bombings in Lebanon have already caused over 900 deaths and one million displaced people, with growing concerns of genocide.
Belgium is building artificial dunes to protect itself from rising sea levels
Belgium is one of the countries most exposed to climate change. Dune–dikes are a solution to curb sea-level rise.
Gen Z is leading antigovernamental protests around the world
From Nepal to Morocco, from Madagascar to Peru, many antigovernamental protests that took place these weeks were led by Gen Z protesters.
First Lützerath, then Davos: how Greta Thunberg revitalised the climate fight
First the protests in the mud at Lützerath, then a more traditional appearance at Davos. In January, Greta Thunberg brought focus to where it matters most.
Greta Thunberg has joined the protests against the Lützerath coal mine
On 14th January, thousands of people protested against the expansion of the Lützerath coal mine. And the police detained Greta Thunberg.
The German village of Lützerath is being cleared out to make way for a coal mine
The village of Lützerath has been occupied by environmental activists to stop the expansion of a coal mine. Now police are trying to clear them out., but they resist.
Deforestation in Brazil has exploded under Bolsonaro, but its roots run deep
The deforestation of the Brazilian Amazon is returning to the abysmal levels of the early 2000s. And it’s not just Bolsonaro’s fault.
No one needs the Istanbul Convention more than Turkey, but Erdoğan turns a blind eye
The state of women’s rights in Turkey is critical, and gender-based violence is increasing. The country’s withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention will only make matters worse.
The demographic and cultural genocide of China’s Uyghur population
The Uyghur population is subject to violent repression at the hands of the Chinese state, with reports of mass sterilisations, re-education camps and forced labour.