Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
04/16/2022
‘A sacred responsibility’: Yurok Tribe poised to return condors to the skies
The birds have not been seen in northern California for more than a century. Now they could help restore an ecosystem.
04/16/2022
Women with electric rickshaws combat Delhi’s toxic air – and its sexism
Break into male-dominated public-transport helps tackle city’s pollution crisis and safety concerns.
04/15/2022
Wildflower believed to be extinct for 40 years spotted in Ecuador
Gasteranthus extinctus had been presumed extinct after extensive deforestation.
04/11/2022
All-female newsroom launched in Somalia to widen media’s scope
The pioneering Bilan project, funded by UN, will report on gender-based violence, women in politics and female entrepreneurs.
03/30/2022
EU wants to force fashion firms to make clothes more durable and recyclable
New design rules would also force firms to reveal how much unsold product they send to landfill.
04/06/2022
‘The revolution is here’: Chris Smalls’ union win sparks a movement at other Amazon warehouses
Staff at more than 50 locations have contacted the organizers as a second warehouse is set to vote on a union later this month.
04/06/2022
New blood test predicts risk of heart attack and stroke with twice previous accuracy
New technique, already available in US, could aid in development of cardiovascular drugs.
04/02/2022
‘We feel safer’: how green energy is brightening refugee lives in Rwanda
Solar panels and cleaner-burning stoves have reduced dangers faced by residents of three camps.
04/03/2022
Red is dead: Russian anti-war protesters fly a new flag for peace
Seeing the tricolour as tainted, they took the ‘blood’ out to leave blue and white, then found others had done so too.
03/28/2022
Robot dog called in to help manage Pompeii
Spot will be used to identify safety and structural issues including tunnels dug by relic thieves.
04/01/2022
Hundreds fitted with artificial pancreas in NHS type 1 diabetes trial
Adults and children wear device that monitors glucose level and adjusts amount of insulin delivered.
03/11/2022