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OPINION - Talking Point: What makes other countries so much happier than us?

On International Happiness Day, the UK only just scraped into the top 20 happiest countries

Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2023

As Pacific islanders, we bear the brunt of the climate crisis. The time to end fossil fuel dependence is now

Today’s IPCC report has given a ‘final warning’ to avert global catastrophe. We call on all world leaders to urgently transition to renewables, write politicians Ralph Regenvanu and Seve Paeniu

The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2023

UN: A "livable future" is on the line

World needs a “quantum leap” in climate ambition to stave off devastating consequences

Salon · Mar 20, 2023

How the Iraq war unleashed jihad and the rise of Isis

The outrage around the invasion became a call to arms, the repercussions of which are still being felt today, writes Kim Sengupta

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023

Somalia drought: 43,000 people die in a year and half are children under five

‘Unrelenting droughts’ have created worst hunger crisis for 70 years says

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023

UN climate report a 'message of hope' despite impacts hitting faster than expected

Devastating climate impacts are hitting faster than expected as the world teeters on reaching the 1.5 degree Celsius warming limit in a little over a decade, the UN said Monday.

France 24 · Mar 20, 2023

Yemeni sides say deal reached to free nearly 900 prisoners

Yemen’s warring sides say they have agreed to release nearly 900 prisoners of war in a U.N.-brokered deal amid international efforts to end the yearslong conflict

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023

'Climate time bomb ticking', emissions must urgently be cut -UN chief

U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned that the "climate time bomb is ticking" as he urged rich nations on Monday to slash emissions sooner after a new assessment from scientists said there was little time to lose in tackling climate change.

Reuters · Mar 20, 2023

Ireland among countries with the most cocaine users in the world

The study warns that a growing number of children as young as 10 to 14-years-old are taking part in "intimidation practices" such as throwing stones at houses and damaging cars

Dublin Live · Mar 20, 2023

Kenya's police are violent, unaccountable and make most citizens feel less safe – should they be abolished?

A world without the police is inconceivable to many people. The police are viewed as part of modern society’s foundation, ensuring democracy and keeping people safe.

The Conversation · Mar 20, 2023