Fashion companies will no longer be allowed to destroy unsold clothing
The measure is part of the new EU Ecodesign Regulation, which came into force on 19 July and requires greater transparency and better inventory management from companies.
A group of Malawian citizens takes British multinational ABF to court
Residents of Kanseche, Malawi, accuse ABF of contributing to the devastating 2022 floods through its subsidiary, Illovo Sugar.
Ecuador: how shrimp farming is destroying mangrove ecosystems
Ecuador’s shrimp exports continue to grow, but the country’s mangrove ecosystems are paying the highest price.
Copenhagen is once again the world’s most liveable city
Copenhagen ranks first in the 2026 Global Liveability Index, followed by Vienna and Melbourne. Among the cities recording the greatest improvement in quality of life is New York.
The 2026 World Cup between climate crisis and global mobility
Record temperatures and border checks: how climate and migration policies are reshaping sport.
Israel is intensifying its attacks on Lebanon despite the ceasefire
Since the ceasefire began in mid-April, the Israeli military has killed at least 331 people in Lebanon. It is now intensifying both its air and ground attacks.
Cancelled flights and refunds: the European Commission’s guidelines in times of soaring fuel prices
The European Commission has clarified that passengers are entitled to refunds for cancelled flights even in the face of high fuel prices. Airlines are also prohibited from adding retroactive charges to tickets already purchased.
How many people die each year along migration routes?
The Iom has released its latest report on migration routes. Since 2014, 82,000 people have died, and while numbers are declining in Europe, the toll is worsening elsewhere.
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.