Australia’s ‘biggest climate polluter’ takes Greenpeace to court
Energy company AGL is accusing Greenpeace Australia Pacific of abusing copyright and trademark law in a campaign.
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Cuba: Dissident artist released from hospital after four weeks
Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara of the San Isidro protest movement was admitted to hospital on May 2 after hunger strike.
WHO renames COVID-19 variants with Greek letters to avoid stigma
The UN agency says one aim is to avoid stigmatising the countries where coronavirus variants are first detected.
Peru adjusts COVID-19 death toll, now highest per capita overall
A government review finds that 180,764 died from the disease - almost triple the previous official figure of 69,342.
Mexico accuses mega fashion retailers of cultural appropriation
Mexico says Zara, Anthropologie, and Patowl have all used patterns distinctive to Mexico's Indigenous communities.
Can safety be assured in Bangladesh’s garment industry?
The safety accord signed after the Rana Plaza disaster is due to be renegotiated.
Turkey captures nephew of US-based preacher Fethullah Gulen
Selahaddin was brought back to Turkey by agents from the National Intelligence Organisation, Turkish media said.
Study blames global warming for over 1 in 3 heat-related deaths
Scientists involved in the study warn heat death numbers will grow exponentially with rising temperatures.
Sedat Peker’s case: YouTube videos grip Turkey, rattle government
In a series of videos, convicted Turkish mob boss made allegations against leading figures of the governing party.
Oil nears $70 a barrel lifted by brighter demand outlook
Both Brent and WTI were set for a second monthly gain as analysts expect oil demand growth to outstrip supply.
At least 50 killed in attacks on two DR Congo villages
DRC army blamed ADF for the attack, but other sources say attacks may have been ethnic in origin.
Macron, Merkel demand answers from US, Denmark on spying report
The French and German leaders say spying on allies is 'not acceptable' after a report accuses the US of eavesdropping.
WHO chief backs ‘pandemic treaty’ to counter future outbreaks
UN health agency's director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says the 'time has come' for a global pandemic treaty.
‘Call it an insurrection’: Oath Keepers charged for Capitol riot
Four members of militia group face charges as federal authorities continue probe into January 6 insurrection.
US Freedom Riders remember summer of change 60 years later
From May to November of 1961 more than 400 young activists, Black and white, boarded interstate buses headed for cities.
India’s economy showed momentum in Q1 prior to COVID surge
India's gross domestic product grew 1.6 percent in the first quarter of 2021 compared with the first quarter of 2020.
Egypt’s intelligence chief holds talks with Hamas in Gaza Strip
After helping to broker Israel-Hamas ceasefire, Egypt looks to shore up truce and boost its role as mediator.
Ghosn’s lavish Versailles parties part of Beirut interrogation
On Monday morning, a delegation of French investigators began questioning Carlos Ghosn, the former chairman of Renault.
US hat shop owner denounced for sale of Star of David patches
Tennessee store owner offered a 'not vaccinated' badge similar to those that the Nazis forced Jews to wear.
Turkey’s Erdogan, Greece’s Mitsotakis ‘to meet at NATO summit’
Both sides are NATO members and came close to armed conflict last year but have been trying to lower tensions since.