Fears persist in Europe over potential US move on Greenland
European leaders are increasingly worried about the prospect of a US move into Greenland, yet appear unable to mount a convincing response.
Mali recovers over USD 1.2 billion after renegotiating mining deals
The government of Mali recovered at least USD 1.2 billion after conducting a sector-wide audit and renegotiating mining agreements.
Community action against genocide and worker’s strike: Rotterdam port brought to a halt
The Port of Rotterdam faced major disruptions over the past several days as dockworkers and activists launched strikes and direct actions.
A climate of crisis at the World Health Assembly
At the 78th World Health Assembly, divisions over the Climate Action Plan exposed deeper rifts in global climate and health cooperation.
Greenland’s election brings unexpected shifts
Greenland’s liberal Demokraatit party achieved its strongest result ever, as the Trump administration has expressed interest in the island and its resources
Trump’s sets his sights on Greenland
Donald Trump has renewed his proposal to claim Greenland, highlighting US expansionist ambitions in the Arctic
Africa’s grassroots voices on the climate crisis must be heard
The COP29 showed once again that global north countries have no interest in addressing their extensive role in the climate crisis and instead offer false solutions that further disadvantage countries in the Global South.
“The law is protecting Total”
Activists across Africa continue to mobilize against the expansion of extractive activities by energy giants Shell and Total in the region. Uganda has recently witnessed a series of student-led protests which have brought global attention to the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project
People’s Health Tribunal finds Shell and Total Energy guilty of harming African communities
Environmental, health, and human rights activists deplored the actions of extractive corporations in Africa, who exploit natural resources and sow poverty and disease, during a People’s Health Tribunal
In split decision, US apex court rejects Steven Donziger’s review plea despite irregularities
Environmental lawyer Steven Donziger is widely known for representing thousands of Ecuadorian villagers in a multi-billion corporate pollution lawsuit against Chevron
Chile’s lithium provides profit to the billionaires but exhausts the land and the people
About a third of the world’s lithium comes from Chile. The needs of the people of Chile seem to only come after the needs of the large corporations.
National strike in Ecuador was also a strike for people’s health
Strengthening the health system and addressing social and environmental determinants of health ranked high among the demands of the national strike in Ecuador, yet provisional agreement with government leaves it unclear if advances will be made
- Brazil approves end to 6×1 work schedule and reduction of the work week to 40 hours
- Israel kills 31 people in Lebanon on the eve of Eid al-Adha
- Israel carries out sixth consecutive Eid massacre in Gaza
- Far-right Janez Janša to return for fourth government term in Slovenia
- With peace deal nearly final, US launches fresh attacks on Iran
