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We Got This Covered · Mar 23

Earth’s heat imbalance hits record high as UN warns of lasting climate impact

The amount of heat being trapped by the Earth reached a record high in 2025, according to the United Nations, with scientists warning that the effects of this imbalance could shape the planet for thousands of years to come.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 23

'Flashing red': climate imbalance reaches all-time high

Energy in must equal energy out for a stable climate, but the balance is increasingly off kilter with troubling, long-lasting consequences.

AAP · Mar 23

US and Iran trade threats of expanding war after strikes near sites tied to nuclear programs

Iran and its ally, the Lebanese militant Hezbollah group, are stepping up pressure on Israel, with intense attacks on the country’s north and south as the United States and Iran threatened to widen the Mideast war

The Independent UK · Mar 22

Iran threatens Middle East infrastructure after Trump ultimatum

Iran threatened on Sunday to attack key infrastructure across the Middle East if US President Donald Trump follows through on his vow to "obliterate" the Islamic republic's power plants unless the Strait of Hormuz swiftly reopens.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 22

It’s time for the UN to formally recognise the transatlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity

This is not about assigning collective guilt to present generations. But injustice does not simply fade with time – it requires deliberate effort to address and redress, says Ghana’s president, John Dramani Mahama

The Guardian - UK · Mar 22

After Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum, Iran says ships can pass Hormuz Strait — except ‘enemy’ vessels

Iran on Sunday said the Strait of Hormuz remains open to all shipping except that of its “enemies” - a reference to the United States and Israel—amid a 48-hour "ultimatum" from US President Donald Trump to "fully open" the crucial waterway, which carries about 20% of the global crude oil…

The Times of India · Mar 22

About 200 injured in Iranian missile strikes near nuclear facility in Israel

Israeli air defence systems fail to intercept projectiles during attacks on cities of Arad and Dimona

The Guardian - UK · Mar 21

European nations condemn 'increasing settler terror' in West Bank

Diplomats from 13 European countries and Canada have condemned what they described as growing "settler terror" against Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, after a surge in deadly attacks.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 21

Over 20 nations issue joint statement condemning Iran's de facto closure of Hormuz Strait

Over 20 nations have pledged support for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, condemning Iran's actions that have effectively closed the vital waterway. Citing attacks on commercial vessels and energy infrastructure, these countries emphasized freedom of navigation as a core international law principle.

The Times of India · Mar 21