19 January 2025

'Damning' new poll shows price Kamala Harris paid for backing Israeli genocide in Gaza

Israel is a liability, said one Palestinian-American rights advocate.

10 December 2024

The biggest delegation at plastic treaty talks? Plastic industry lobbyists

Allowing fossil fuel and petrochemical companies to exert their influence in these negotiations is like letting foxes guard the henhouse, said one campaigner.

10 November 2024

2024 'Virtually certain' to be hottest year on record: EU climate agency

A new report contained the bleakest news possible, especially with a climate denier U.S. president in office for the next four years, said one climate scientist.

24 October 2024

Earth's water cycle off balance for 'First Time in Human History'

We must reshape our shared relationship with water, across borders and cultures, for sustainable, impactful, and just transitions, says the global commission behind a new report.

23 August 2024

Emmy committee stands firm on Gaza journalist's nomination

The call for Bisan Owda's nomination to be rescinded was an incredible testament to the threat posed by a single young woman with an iPhone, said one author.

30 May 2024

'Jaw-Dropping': Mossad Chief threatened ICC prosecutor over Israeli war crimes probe

Bullying won't hide genocide and war crimes, said one anti-war group.

5 May 2024

Israeli Finance Minister denounced for calling for 'Total Annihilation' of Gaza

But… did he say it on a college campus? Otherwise, it's just not news. Sorry, them's the rules, said one journalist sardonically.

5 March 2024

Australian PM first western leader referred to ICC as 'Accessory to Genocide in Gaza'

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is one of several Western leaders who have provided political and material support of the Israeli government and military over the past five months as their bombardment ofGazahas killed more than 30,000 people, but on Monday he became the first to be referred to the International Criminal Court for being an accessory to genocide.

27 February 2024

Denmark finds 'Deliberate Sabotage' of Nord Stream - but ends probe with no charges

The country is the second U.S. ally in the past month to end an investigation into the pipeline explosions.

25 February 2024

'Horrific': Israeli escalation would kill another 85,000 Gazans in 6 months, study shows

Even in the best-case cease-fire scenario, thousands of excess deaths would continue to occur, said the authors of a new report.

19 January 2024

Global cooperation key to preventing 'Runaway' climate and AI chaos: UN chief

Geopolitical divides are preventing us from coming together around global solutions for global challenges, said United Nations Secretary-General Antnio Guterres.

9 January 2024

'Horror is growing by the minute,' says rights group, as Israel starves Gaza

If current conditions persist, said Israeli group B'Tselem, there is significant risk that famine will be declared throughout the entire Gaza Strip within six months.

5 January 2024

Israeli officials fear possible genocide charges at ICJ

In general, it's hard to prove an intention of genocide because no public statements to that effect are made during the fighting, said one expert. But these irresponsible statements about erasing Gaza will require Israel to explain why they don't reflect such an intention.

3 January 2024

Israeli assault causing disease, hunger to rapidly spread across Gaza

I've been to pretty much any conflict, the World Food Program's chief economist said. And I have never seen anything like this, both in terms of its scale, its magnitude, but also at the pace that this has unfolded.

31 December 2023

South Africa initiates case against Israel at International Court of Justice

The African country, one journalist noted, fought for its own liberation against an apartheid regime supported for decades by the U.S.

9 January 2023

Faith leaders say Jan, 6 committee report downplays role of Christian Nationalism

If we don't confront Christian nationalism then we are leaving ourselves open to future attacks, like what we saw on January 6, said one critic.

15 December 2022

11,000 children killed or maimed in Yemen: UN report

Ultimately, said the UNICEF chief, only a sustained peace will allow families to rebuild their shattered lives and begin to plan for the future.

13 December 2022

House report on big oil greenwashing shows 'Big Tobacco Playbook All Over Again'

These companies know their climate pledges are inadequate, but are prioritising Big Oil's record profits over the human costs of climate change, said Rep. Carolyn Maloney.