Climate-focused reform of World Bank could be done in a year, says Al Gore
Former US vice-president says bank should refocus its spending and end its role in ‘fossil fuel colonialism’ Fundamental reform of the World Bank could be...
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Weather tracker: Nigeria flooding and US blows hot and cold
Authorities partly blamed after months of deadly flooding in African nation; jet stream causes temperature divide in US Nigeria has found itself at the centre...
Group of over 100 migrants stranded by human smugglers on island by Puerto Rico
Group including children and pregnant women became stranded while piled in yolas, rickety homemade boats smugglers use US authorities are trying to rescue more than...
Weather tracker: deadly rainstorm hits Crete
At least two people dead on Greek island after torrential rain. Elsewhere, cold snap grips swathe of US At least two people have been killed...
Florida governor Ron DeSantis will fly migrants to Illinois and Delaware
Spokesperson confirms plan to continue with immigration stunts which have attracted investigations and lawsuits The Republican governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, plans to continue flying...
Record numbers of people risking lives to cross Darién Gap to US
More than 150,000 fleeing poverty have reached Panama so far this year in pursuit of American dream The humanitarian crisis in Darién Gap has reached...
Thousands still without power weeks after Hurricane Fiona hit Puerto Rico
High temperatures, rain and mosquitos make life unbearable for those still affected by the longest blackout in US history Alexis Robles has slept a mere...
‘It’s about ethics’: Nigeria urges British Museum to follow US and repatriate bronzes
Culture minister says UK institution ‘should learn from what has happened’ as Smithsonian returns 29 Benin artefacts The culture minister of Nigeria has urged the...
El Paso struggles to house migrants after shelter closes as border crossings surge
City’s new facility has to find shelters for those without alternative after a 40-year beacon of refuge shuttered earlier this year Chairs and tables lined...
Trouser snakes: US man accused of smuggling three reptiles in his pants
New Yorker accused of hiding large Burmese pythons in trousers while crossing from Canada in July could face 20-year sentence A New York City man...
