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Watch live as the UN marks International Women’s Day with high-level meeting

Watch live from New York as the United Nations celebrates International Women's Day.

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023

Illegal immigration bill does more than 'push the boundaries' of international law

The UK government has introduced its latest effort to deter small boat migration, by vowing to remove all those who arrive in the UK illegally by any route. The illegal migration bill, if enacted, will apply retrospectively, meaning that those who arrived even before the bill’s passage will be subject…

The Conversation · Mar 8, 2023

Plastic pollution is filtering into fish

Oysters, tuna and other wild-caught fish we eat often contain microplastics

Salon · Mar 8, 2023

Historic UN treaty would protect oceans

The treaty, if ratified, will establish a new set of rules aimed at conserving marine species and ecosystems

Salon · Mar 8, 2023

Women march as rights under threat across the globe

Women were taking to the streets from Kabul to Bangkok on Wednesday to mark International Women’s Day and defend rights that are coming under increasing attack.

Bangkok Post · Mar 8, 2023

Five misleading claims Suella Braverman has made on plans to stop small boats

Home secretary says her role is ‘first and foremost to be honest to the British people’

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023

Mali’s PM Maiga: ‘We did not abandon cooperation with France’

Mali’s Prime Minister Choguel Kokal Maiga speaks to Al Jazeera about the security situation in the West African country.

Al Jazeera · Mar 8, 2023

Celebrities share messages for International Women’s Day 2023

Carol Vorderman and Holly Willoughby are among the stars promoting girl power today

Evening Standard · Mar 8, 2023

Happy International Women’s Day: a look back at over a century of the global fight for justice and equality

From New York to Beijing, women have been demanding their rights on this day for more than a century. Much remains to be done, say activists, but there is reason for celebration

The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2023

UK defends asylum plan after 'Nazi' jibe

LONDON: Britain Wednesday hit back at critics including the United Nations and the football presenter Gary Lineker, after he compared its new plan on illegal immigration to the rhetoric of Nazi-era Germany.

Bangkok Post · Mar 8, 2023