Israeli troops kill Palestinian during West Bank clash, medics say
September 05, 2023 2:35 PM RAMALLAH, West Bank – Israeli troops killed a Palestinian and wounded another during a clash in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, witnesses and medics…
Africa needs more than $135 billion a year for climate adaptation, study shows
September 05, 2023 2:30 PM The Global Centre on Adaptation says Africa may need a nearly tenfold increase in climate adaptation funding. Read More
Hundreds of millions of dollars pledged for African carbon credits at climate summit
September 05, 2023 2:18 PM African governments see carbon credits or offsets as critical to mobilise funds from rich-world donors. Read More
Cuba uncovers human trafficking of Cubans to fight for Russia in Ukraine
September 05, 2023 10:41 AM Cuba has uncovered a human trafficking ring that has coerced its citizens to fight for Russia in the war in Ukraine, its foreign ministry said…
UK minister apologises for swearing about crumbling school closures
September 05, 2023 10:30 AM She later apologised for using “choice language” and said her comments were “unnecessary”. Read More
Russia says it downed Ukraine-launched drones targeting Moscow
September 05, 2023 9:59 AM Russia shot down Ukraine-launched drones targeting Moscow in Istra district of the capital region and the Kaluga region early on Tuesday, the defence ministry and…
Sudan war crime trial of ex-oil firm executives starts in Sweden
September 05, 2023 9:09 AM The former CEO and the chairman of a Swedish oil firm go on trial in Sweden on Tuesday, accused of complicity in war crimes in…
Jill Biden positive for COVID, President Biden tests negative – White house
September 05, 2023 9:05 AM U.S. first lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently experiencing mild symptoms, the White House said on Monday. Read More
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Sept 5
September 05, 2023 6:00 AM Burning Man festival exodus begins through drying mud Thousands of Burning Man attendees readied to make their “exodus” on Monday as the counter-culture arts festival…
S.African rhino farm, world’s largest, bought by NGO
September 05, 2023 5:37 AM South Africa is a poaching hotspot, driven by demand from Asia. Read More