Leading grain traders ‘sourcing soy beans from Brazilian farm linked to abuse’
Bunge and Cargill, behind more than 30% of soy exports to EU and UK, accused of exposing suppliers to link with indigenous rights violations Two...
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Mexico gives Tesla a dedicated lane at the border to speed up crossing into the US
The exclusive lane, at the remote checkpoint just north of Laredo, Texas, will be for suppliers only, not Tesla owners Tesla has reportedly gained an...
Indonesian islanders sue cement producer for climate damages
Claimants say they are experiencing serious negative impacts and demand Swiss-based Holcim pay compensation Residents of an Indonesian island threatened by rising sea levels have...
China’s economic growth slumps sharply after Covid lockdowns
Shutdown of cities takes its toll, while property market remains in crisis and global outlook darkens China’s economic growth has slowed sharply in the second...
China’s foreign minister says Coalition government was ‘root cause’ of hostility to Australia
In meeting with Penny Wong after G20 summit, Wang Yi urged Australia to treat China as a partner, not a threat Follow our Australia news...
Zimbabwe to introduce gold coins as local currency tumbles
Soaring inflation piling pressure on country already struggling with shortages and stirring memories of Mugabe chaos Zimbabwe will start issuing gold coins as legal tender...
Neglect Africa now and we will face labour shortages globally, IMF warns
West’s response to effects of Covid and Ukraine war condemned as shortsighted ‘collective failure’ to invest in future human capital The international community would be...
The Nigerian gas deal, the Irish impresario and the £8bn ruling amid claims of bribery
Officials allege contract was corruptly procured by business duo behind P&ID as saga of energy project and secretive tribunal heads for high court It has...
Pfizer to offer all its drugs not-for-profit to 45 lower-income countries
Company launches ‘healthier world’ accord in Davos and speaks to other pharma firms about similar steps Pfizer has announced it is to supply all its...
Canada to ban Huawei and ZTE from 5G network, risking China tensions
Move brings Ottawa into line with intelligence allies that have excluded Chinese tech firms from cutting-edge phone networks Canada says it will ban Huawei and...
