‘Keep Hypocrisy to Yourself,’ Says Ukraine Official After Putin Orders Christmas Truce
Under pressure from a key religious leader, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a…
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Ancient Greece had extreme polarization and civil strife too — how Thucydides can help us understand Jan. 6 and its aftermath
The second anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection is upon us. And each new…
The effects of extreme heat on health in Africa — 4 essential reads
Scientists are sounding the alarm about the extreme increases in the Earth’s temperature. A new…
manufacturing vaccines, medicines and health technologies and strengthening health systems
At the European Development Days, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and Pedro…
European Space Agency and the Commission join forces on earth observation
The European Commission has signed a contribution agreement with the European Space Agency to build…
M5.9 earthquake hits Hindu Kush region, Afghanistan
A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M5.9 hit the Hindu Kush region of…
Russian strikes failed to dampen Christmas spirit – but still no end in sight for the war
Over the holiday period, a pedal-powered Christmas tree became the symbol of Ukraine’s defiant resistance…
the EU and Guyana sign an agreement on sustainable trade of legal timber
Today at COP 15, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries Sinkevičius and Guyanese Minister…
Worker strikes and union elections surged in 2022 – could it mark a turning point for organized labor?
Workers organized and took to the picket line in increased numbers in 2022 to demand…
European Commission announces new funding opportunities
The European Commission has opened three global calls for proposals to strengthen civil society organisations…