Brazil privatises water in Rio to pay for Olympic Games
Rio’s water network has been privatised to fund the Olympic Games. According to many, this is a political move.
Mexico plunges into human rights crisis after violence erupts in Oaxaca State
Mexico is struggling with a profound human rights crisis. Unionised teachers in the state of Oaxaca have radicalised in response to a reform of the education sector.
Ethiopia, police fired live bullets at peaceful protesters killing over 100
Protests against the government were held throughout Ethiopia to call for political reforms. The police shot at the crowd resulting in a massacre.
5 unexpected Olympic stories of athletes who have won adversity
These athletes have challenged fate, overcoming barriers and stereotypes and marking the history of the Olympics. 5 Olympic stories that defy all expectations.
Stop Brazil’s Genocide, the campaign that sheds light on the dark side of Rio 2016
Stop Brazil’s Genocide is Survival’s campaign highlighting the contrast between the glitz of the Olympics and a dark underbelly: the host country’s continued violation of indigenous people’s rights.
Indonesia, the history of the genocide in which 400,000 people were killed
La sentenza arriva dal Tribunale internazionale del popolo (Ipt): quello in Indonesia fu un genocidio che vide 400mila sostenitori del Partito Comunista uccisi tra il 1965 e il 1967 per mano di Suharto.
Rio 2016, athletes warned to swim with their mouths closed
Tre prove dei Giochi Olimpici si terranno nella baia di Guanabara, dove sono stati riscontrati alti tassi di inquinamento. “Gli atleti rischiano di sentirsi male”.
David Bowie is: the colossal exhibition ends its European tour in Bologna
You can visit the free exhibition “David Bowie is” in Europe for the last time: at Bologna’s Mambo museum from the 14th of July to the 13th of November.
Spain, professional matador killed by a bull in the ring
Il ventinovenne Victor Barrio è stato ferito a morte da un toro durante una corrida, è il primo incidente mortale dal 1985.
The winning photos of the National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest 2016
The winners of this year’s National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest have been announced. The photographs portraying nature and cities are simply jaw-dropping.