Time for ‘concrete action’ by international community to hold Iran’s security forces to account
Amid protests sparked by the death in custody last month of Mahsa Amini following her…
Despite US Opposition, UN Passes Resolution Condemning Death Penalty
President Joe Biden’s stated opposition to the death penalty did not stop the United States…
NYC Asks Houses of Worship to Shelter Migrants
With city shelters challenged by an influx of migrants this year, the Adams administration is…
Holiday foods can be toxic to pets – a veterinarian explains which, and what to do if Rover or Kitty eats them
During the holidays, it’s typical for people to indulge in special foods. Being a pet…
California Approves Blueprint to Become Carbon Neutral by 2045
California regulators on Thursday unanimously greenlighted a blueprint to cut planet-heating emissions by 85% and…
‘Untraditional’ Hanukkah celebrations are often full of traditions for Jews of color
Hanukkah, the Jewish “festival of lights,” commemorates a story of a miracle, when oil meant…
Asylum claim rejections show the UK government has little understanding of what people are fleeing – and it’s costing lives
After yet another tragedy in the Channel, there is no doubt that something needs to…
Afghanistan: Taliban urged to halt public floggings and executions
These punishments began after Taliban Supreme Leader Haibatullah Akhundzada last month ordered judges to uphold…
What’s causing them and how countries can minimise the impact
A variety of antibiotics are currently in short supply across Europe. In the UK, for…
GPs don’t give useful weight-loss advice – new study
The advice general practitioners give to patients with obesity in the UK was found to…