Introduction Illegal mining has become rampant in the Brazilian Amazon and is causing severe environmental damage. Garimpeiros, illegal miners, work in small groups digging for precious minerals, mostly copper and…
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Chile is swinging to the right in order to rewrite its constitution.
Chile’s Republican Party Wins Majority in Constitutional Council Elections Chile’s ultra-right Republican Party has won a majority of seats on the Constitutional Council, which will rewrite the country’s constitution. The…
Wildfires have prompted Alberta province to declare a state of emergency.
Alberta Declares State of Emergency Over Wildfires Threatening Communities The western Canadian province of Alberta is facing 110 active wildfires, with 37 out of control. Officials have reported that the…
The Turkish Alevis are striving for equal recognition of their rights.
Turkey’s Alevi community, a large religious minority with a population estimated between 15 to 20 million people, has been historically discriminated against. However, the upcoming presidential elections in Turkey have…
The enduring effects of the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria after a period of three months.
Humanitarian workers in the region affected by the Turkey-Syria earthquakes, which happened three months ago, are still grappling with the ongoing needs of survivors. According to a report by the…
Spain makes its space dreams come true with a first reusable mini rocket ready for launch
Spain is making its mark in the space industry with the upcoming launch of its first reusable mini-rocket. The project, known as Miura 5, was developed by PLD Space, a…
Australia is taking aim at major tobacco companies in a new crackdown on vaping.
Australia has launched its largest anti-smoking reforms in a decade as it seeks to crack down on tobacco companies that target teenagers. The country will ban single-use disposable vapes, stop…
Turmoil ensues as Turkish citizens participate in a crucial election abroad.
Violent clashes between supporters and opponents of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan erupted in polling stations located in the southern French city of Marseille on Monday. The incident happened as…
France prepares for ‘historic’ May Day protests with an anticipated one million people to take part in street demonstrations.
Unions in France are preparing for May Day protests against the government’s pension reforms. The demonstrations are expected to be “historic” and “festive,” with over one million people taking to…
US Republicans are split over the issue of abortion rights, with many states reluctant to pass outright bans.
The failure of two bills curbing abortion rights in two deeply conservative US states this week highlights growing Republican concerns about the threat the issue poses to their political ambitions.…