African nurse leaders say poorer nations face severe shortages despite rules intended to stop wealthy countries poaching staff The UK and other wealthy countries have …
Voters around the world who worry about growing threats to democratic freedoms should consider electing more women in countries’ national elections this year
A UNESCO report released during Lagos Fashion Week notes Africa’s fashion industry is growing rapidly to meet demand but that inadequate investment still limits its …
Palestinians wounded in Israeli airstrikes arrive at a hospital in the Gaza Strip, mourners attend the funeral of an Israeli woman killed by Hamas militants …
The department has cancelled all time-off for officers on Friday in response to potential threats, according to an internal message obtained by US outlets
People searched for victims after an earthquake killed and injured thousands in Afghanistan’s Herat province, supporters of Israel embraced near the Israeli Consulate in New …
Members of the New York Police Department (NYPD) have been ordered to report in uniform on Friday, following calls for global protests by an ex-Hamas …
Exclusive: Pan-European investigation looked at thousands of transactions since Paris climate agreement in 2016 Banks including some of Europe’s largest lenders have helped fossil fuel …
Techniques such as solar radiation management may have unintended consequences, scientists say Governments should place a moratorium on efforts to geoengineer the planet’s climate, as …
Speaking in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Rushdie said US Republicans are moving away from democratic values including free speech Salman Rushdie warned of the threat of …
The United States government two decades ago created what it describes as the largest commitment by any nation in history to combat a single disease, …
Australian mining entrepreneur Andrew Forrest criticises ‘clickbait’ fossil fuel plans as others say Britain has lost credibility A billionaire global investor has led international condemnation …
Scientists are under no illusion about the dangers of new record-breaking levels of extreme heat. They also know who is responsible. Senior Climate Correspondent Louise …
Major UN report issues warning over excessive use, with one in six countries already banning the devices • Analysis: distraction and bullying are key concerns‘I …
Analysis makes it clear human-caused global heating is destroying lives with worse to come without sharp emissions cuts The human-caused climate crisis is undeniably to …
Make UK report says post-Brexit structural shift in trade is particularly hurting factories in north-west and West Midlands Factories in England and Wales are seeing …
A new report from a Nepal-based research organization finds that water security for nearly 2 billion people living downstream from the Hindu Kush Himalayan ranges …
Early data shows June temperatures hitting record highs ahead of El Niño that experts say will have significant heating effect Global temperatures have accelerated to …
Oncologists sound alarm over risk of healthcare systems buckling due to rising need for specific care The world must urgently prepare for a global “tsunami” …
UK prime minister goes further than G7 summit statement in outlining challenge posed by Beijing China poses the biggest challenge to global security and prosperity …
Exclusive: HSBC and NatWest staffers seconded to shadow business secretary Jonathan Reynolds’s team Labour has been criticised for giving global banks access to parliament after …
Culture secretary defends Scotland Yard’s ‘heavy-handed’ response to peaceful protests after 52 arrested A minister has defended the controversial arrests of peaceful protesters at King …
Crowning of new king and queen will include UK’s biggest military spectacle in 70 years Foreign royalty, heads of state and other dignitaries from around …
India’s foreign minister has criticized global institutions’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic and their ability to resolve geopolitical upheaval, saying alternative forums have an opportunity …
Climate crisis is exacerbating damage caused by crop-destroying fungi, risking ‘global health catastrophe’ Fast-rising fungal attacks on the world’s most important crops threaten the planet’s …
This year’s Global Citizen NOW conference was packed with calls to action and urgent requests for involvement because climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, the war …
Research shows Britain lagging behind at crucial time as US and EU pursue green growth hastened by Ukraine invasion Investment in clean energy and the …
• Documents leaked by whistleblower angry over Ukraine war • Private Moscow consultancy bolstering Russian cyberwarfare • Tools support hacking operations and attacks on infrastructure …
Council of Europe commissioner raises concerns that legislation may not meet human rights standards Politics live – latest updates A European human rights commissioner has …
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Silicon Valley Bank: parent company, CEO and CFO sued amid market turmoilSilicon Valley Bank: global banking …
Investigation finds cases of the wellness product, hailed for its anti-ageing benefits, being derived from cattle raised on farms damaging tropical forest What is collagen …
Exclusive: ‘The oceans support all life on Earth. This week, you will decide their fate’, reads the letter to world leaders, shared with The Independent