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Rainforest carbon credit schemes misleading and ineffective, finds report

System not fit for carbon offsetting, puts Indigenous communities at risk and should be replaced with new approach, say researchers

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2023

The Vladimir Putin-Kim Jong-un summit: five things we learned

Meeting in Russia’s Far East could mean worrying weapons developments in Ukraine and the North Korean leader’s military ambitions

The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2023

Belarus’s Lukashenko proposes ‘three-way cooperation’ with Putin and Kim Jong-un – as it happened

Belarusian president’s suggestion comes during a meeting with his Russian counterpart

The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2023

What does Kim Jong Un stand to gain from his meeting with Vladimir Putin?

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has reportedly offered his “full and unconditional support” to Russian President Vladimir Putin during his visit to eastern Russia this week.

The Conversation · Sep 15, 2023

Venice won't be listed as one of the world's most endangered sites

UNESCO, the United Nations body that designates and protects World Heritage sites, says it will continue to monitor the famed Italian city's issues, including climate change and over-tourism.

WEKU · Sep 14, 2023

Recognition versus reality: Lessons from 30 years of talking about a Palestinian state

This week marked the 30th anniversary of the Oslo Accords aimed at bringing about Palestinian self-determination. The occasion has served as a stark reminder of the unfulfilled promises and unresolved struggles of the Palestinian quest for statehood.

The Conversation · Sep 14, 2023

Climate activists kick off rallies against fossil fuel in week of action in New York

Protests were a preview of planned marches in the city ahead of United Nations’ climate ambition summit on 20 September

The Guardian - US · Sep 14, 2023

Death toll soars to 11,300 from flooding in Libyan coastal city of Derna

Another 10,100 are reported missing from flooding caused by Mediterranean storm Daniel, the Libyan Red Crescent says.

WEKU · Sep 14, 2023

Britain, France and Germany say they will keep their nuclear and missiles sanctions on Iran

Britain, France and Germany have announced that they will keep their sanctions on Iran related to the Mideast country’s atomic program and its development of ballistic missiles

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023

Britain, France and Germany to retain ballistic missile sanctions on Iran

Germany, France and UK say they are taking action after Iran failed to comply with International Atomic Energy Agency requirements

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023