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In First Major Climate Challenge to Trump 2.0, Groups Work to...

Climate advocates are expressing confidence as they file the first major environmental legal challenges to U.S. President Donald Trump's administration, with the legal group...

Humanitarian Groups Face Challenges in Reaching the Sudanese Displaced Population

Africa, Aid, Armed Conflicts, Crime & Justice, Food and Agriculture, Gender Violence, Headlines, Health, Human Rights, Humanitarian Emergencies, Migration & Refugees, TerraViva United Nations ...

How Tanzania’s Farmers, Pastoralists Paid the Price for a World Bank...

Africa, Aid, Biodiversity, Conservation, Development & Aid, Economy & Trade, Editors' Choice, Environment, Featured, Food Security and Nutrition, Headlines, Human Rights, Indigenous Rights, Natural...

US aid freeze puts HIV-positive orphans in Kenya at risk as...

NAIROBI, Kenya -- Two-year-old Evans was brought to the Nyumbani Children’s Home in Nairobi, Kenya a year ago, suffering from HIV and tuberculosis. With...

Swindon organisation appoints new chief executive

With almost 20 years of experience in the education sector, Ms Dilly has led national programmes for organisations such as the National...

What’s next for the Gaza ceasefire? Netanyahu pressed from all sides.

Phase Two of the ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza is confronting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with an impossible puzzle.Under immense pressure from U.S. President...

Study Shows Glaciers Have Lost ‘3 Olympic Swimming Pools Per Second’...

An international science project on Wednesday published a study in the journal Nature showing that glaciers have lost an average of 273 billion metric...

The Arab States Must Stop Trump– and Netanyahu– in Their Tracks

Armed Conflicts, Featured, Global Governance, Headlines, Human Rights, Humanitarian Emergencies, International Justice, IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse, Middle East & North Africa, TerraViva United...

Trump’s foreign aid freeze halted a crucial program fighting HIV in...

HARARE, Zimbabwe -- Florence Makumene held a plastic container of HIV medication and wondered if it would be her last as fears swelled of...

Malian filmmaker Souleymane Cissé, a pioneer of African cinema, dies

Malian filmmaker Souleymane Cissé, a pioneer of African cinema with a career spanning 50 years, has died at age 84BAMAKO, Mali -- Malian filmmaker...

Trump Moves to Fast-Track 100+ Dirty Fossil Fuel Permits Under ‘Fake’...

With more than 100 permits for oil pipeline projects and gas-fired power plants likely to be fast-tracked under U.S. President Donald Trump's so-called...

Burundi: Climate change makes rainy season a public danger in urban...

Flooding in Gatumba (western Burundi). Screenshot from the video “Burundi: Severe Flooding” on the Tv5monde Info YouTube Channel. Fair use.This article was published as...

Trump’s War on Global Governance: Lessons from the Past on How...

Civil Society, Democracy, Featured, Global, Global Governance, Headlines, Human Rights, International Justice, IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse, TerraViva United Nations Opinion Daniel D. Bradlow is...

Jet-Skis in Rwanda. Bodies Ashore in Congo.

On one side of the lake, lovers glide on canoes, friends ride jet-skis and families pose for pictures in the hazy sunset. On the...

Wiltshire school celebrates record number of Duke of Edinburgh awards

Royal Wootton Bassett Academy has seen a busy year with students hiking, voyaging, and traipsing through woods and hills to achieve their...

As Israel uses US-made AI models in war, concerns arise about...

TEL AVIV, Israel -- U.S. tech giants have quietly empowered Israel to track and kill many more alleged militants more quickly in Gaza and...

Fibon and Bathroom Bizarre Collaborate for Energy Independence and Cost Efficiency

Fibon has collaborated with the Bathroom Bizarre Group to take steps towards energy independence and cost efficiency. Thanks to an end-to-end solar energy solution...

The idea of a US vs. World matchup in the NBA...

SAN FRANCISCO — Victor Wembanyama has already gone up against the U.S. in international events, most notably last year's Paris Olympics when he led...

Old Khaki and The Street Store Partner for Awareness on Fashion...

Old Khaki and The Street Store have announced a partnership on an initiative called 'Last season is so this season'. This initiative aims to...

Lebanon: Destruction of Infrastructure Preventing Returns

Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon destroyed vast swathes of critical civilian infrastructure and public services, preventing tens of thousands of Lebanese from returning to...

Drink driving carer caught in petrol station could face deportation

Neville Booy, 31, of Purley Avenue, Park South, pleaded guilty at Swindon Magistrates' Court on February 12. Mr Ballinger explained that...

From Samburu to China: Women as key custodians and perpetrators of...

A group of Samburu women at a capacity building meeting on sandalwood conservation, Photo by Carroll Omuom, used with permission.By Linda Ngari with support...

Income grows in Africa, and solar power soars in Pakistan

Average incomes have more than doubled in nine African countries since 1990Though most African countries saw economic growth after gaining independence, extreme poverty remains...

The new ‘Captain America’ explores a different kind of patriotism

Thanks to my dad’s influence, my childhood was filled with an assortment of Black superheroes, both real and imaginary. There were the obvious ones,...

DR Congo: M23 Drives Displaced People From Goma Camps

(Nairobi) – The Rwanda-backed M23 armed group has unlawfully ordered tens of thousands of displaced people to leave the camps around Goma in eastern Democratic Republic...

Mali: AU Action Needed To End Crackdown on Opposition, Dissent

(Nairobi) – The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights should take urgent action to stop the Malian junta’s crackdown on the political opposition...

From Recovery to Resilience: Transforming Tourism for a Sustainable Future

Development & Aid, Economy & Trade, Featured, Global, Headlines, IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations Opinion Tourism makes up about...

A crisis unfolding: hard-won progress in Ethiopia’s HIV response at risk

Ethiopia has made significant progress in its HIV response in recent years and is on track to reach the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets with 90%...

What is Russia’s ‘shadow fleet,’ and why does it worry Europe?

The phrase “Russian shadow fleet” conjures images of stealthy, high-tech ships cruising Western shorelines undetected.The reality is decidedly less cinematic.The vessels in question are...

Protests after 2 sudden deaths force closure of hospital trauma unit...

BANGUI, Central African Republic -- The sudden closure in the Central African Republic of the orthopedic trauma surgery unit at the capital 's main...

Two lost boats recovered in the Caribbean speak to the tragic...

Feature image via Canva Pro.Mere days after the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard (TTCG) was alerted to the presence of a pirogue with decomposing...

Aleph Group Releases Manifesto and Video Campaign in Celebration of 20th...

Aleph Group, a global enabler of digital advertising, fintech services and education technology, has announced that it has marked its 20th anniversary with the...

Omnichannel Retail in 2025: The Boundaries Between Digital and Physical Shopping...

While growth in pure online sales in South Africa has steadied, we now live in a truly omnichannel world. Many shopping journeys that start...

Legal Amendments in Iraq Threaten Rights of Women and Girls

Civil Society, Gender, Global Governance, Headlines, Human Rights, IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse, Middle East & North Africa, TerraViva United Nations Opinion Credit: United Nations,...

Despite Catastrophic Fires, Federal Court in California Dismisses Youth Climate Case

With Californians still reeling from what is expected to be "the costliest wildfire disaster in American history," a federal judge in the state on...

Gender Inequality in Science Limits Progress Towards Solving Complex Global Challenges

Aid, Development & Aid, Editors' Choice, Education, Featured, Gender, Global, Headlines, Human Rights, Humanitarian Emergencies, Inequality, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations Education Cannot Wait....

Namibia’s Drought Crisis: Building Resilience for Women and Girls

Africa, Climate Change, Development & Aid, Environment, Featured, Gender, Headlines, Human Rights, Humanitarian Emergencies, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations Opinion Credit: UNFPA Namibia  Communities in...

The Latest: Trump says ceasefire should be canceled if Hamas doesn’t...

By The Associated Press President...

Track’s proposed eligibility, transgender rules would completely ban Semenya and others

Track and field moved toward adopting rules that would place athletes assigned female at birth but have higher testosterone levels, like Caster Semenya, under...

Bee fences and women taxi drivers to protect people

Puerto Rico has a new marine protected area, thanks to local organizingThe Vega Baja and Manatí Underwater Gardens will protect 77 square miles of...

Decoding Africa’s Energy Journey: Three Key Numbers

Africa, Biodiversity, Conservation, Editors' Choice, Environment, Featured, Headlines, Natural Resources, Sustainability, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations Opinion Around 600 million Africans still lack reliable...

Rat-infested butcher forced to close still shut nearly one year on

Kenya Halal Butchers, of 26 Bridge Street, has been closed since March 8, 2024, after council officers found rat nests and rotten...

Sam Nujoma of Namibia Dead at 95

Sam Nujoma, the founding president of an independent Namibia, who led a Soviet-backed guerrilla army in an uneven fight against the vastly superior forces...

Vahe Gregorian: Before Chiefs coach Andy Reid created dynasty in KC,...

Vahe Gregorian, The Kansas City Star ...

Stage and film actor Tony Roberts, who often starred in Woody...

NEW YORK -- Tony Roberts, a versatile, Tony Award-nominated theater performer at home in both plays and musicals and who appeared in several Woody...

Congress Urged to ‘Stand Up for Itself’ as Trump Admin Halts...

Climate campaigners are blasting the Trump administration's move to halt a $5 billion initiative to build electric vehicle chargers along highways across the United...

Madagascar: Climate change negatively impacts ecosystems and communities

Lemur species leaning on a tree dried up from the lack of rainfall in Madagascar. Screenshot from the video ”Climate Change and Deforestation Threatens...

WFP, FAO Warn of the Severity of the Climate Crisis and...

Climate Action, Climate Change, Economy & Trade, Education, Energy, Environment, Food and Agriculture, Food Sustainability, Global, Headlines, Health, Natural Resources, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva...

Forcing Palestinians Out of Gaza is A Recipe for Unimaginable Disaster

Armed Conflicts, Crime & Justice, Headlines, Human Rights, Humanitarian Emergencies, Middle East & North Africa, Migration & Refugees, TerraViva United Nations Opinion Much of Gaza...

Musk aims to slash deficits. Trump has put key solutions out...

Empowered by President Trump to make government more efficient, tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has targeted entire agencies for closure, seized control of payment systems,...

Tanzanians with HIV Left in Crisis as USAID Funding Ends

Africa, Aid, Development & Aid, Editors' Choice, Featured, Headlines, Health, Human Rights, Humanitarian Emergencies, North America, Population, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations, Women's...

How Trump’s proposed plan for Gaza has united an outraged Arab...

U.S. President Donald Trump’s bombshell proposal to take over the Gaza Strip and relocate its Palestinian inhabitants has made the forced transfer of populations...

‘A Disgrace’: Trump Admin Targets Multiple Environmental Justice Offices

The Trump administration plans to place over 100 workers who are employed with the Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Environmental Justice and External...

Seriti Green’s Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Energy Facility Moves Closer to Completion

Seriti Green's Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Energy Facility in Bethal, Mpumalanga has taken a major step forward with the transportation of nine turbines — including...

UN Rights Council Should Address Impunity in DR Congo

(Geneva) – The United Nations Human Rights Council should create an independent mandate to investigate abuses by all parties to the current conflict at...

Benin: An African Pioneer

Africa, Development & Aid, Economy & Trade, Environment, Featured, Headlines, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations Opinion Credit: Hadynya/iStock by Getty Images via International Monetary...

Six Trends Shaping the Future of Digital Out-of-Home Advertising in 2025

With programmatic advancements and an increasing focus on omnichannel campaigns, the digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) industry is rapidly evolving. Remi du Preez, Managing Director at...

Mozambique: Two Presidents, One Divided Nation

Africa, Civil Society, Democracy, Featured, Global Governance, Headlines, Human Rights, IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse, TerraViva United Nations Opinion Credit: Emidio Jozine. Mozambique has...

From worst to best: How Poland reduces traffic deaths, and Sri...

Road deaths in Warsaw have dropped by over half in the past decadeThe streets of the Polish capital were once known as some of...

Comic who won funniest joke award at the Fringe to perform...

Mark Simmons will bring his new show, "Jest to Impress," to the Wyvern Theatre next February as part of his 2026 tour. ...

Rwanda: Ensure Humanitarian Aid Reaches Goma

(Nairobi) – Rwandan forces and the abusive M23 armed group should urgently ensure access to and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to the...

‘Areas Essential to the Global Climate Are Being Threatened by Economic...

Active Citizens, Africa, Biodiversity, Civil Society, Climate Action, Climate Change, Crime & Justice, Economy & Trade, Energy, Environment, Featured, Headlines, TerraViva United Nations Jan...

Calls for Big Oil to Cover LA Fire Damage as Chevron,...

As Chevron and ExxonMobil on Friday reported tens of billions in 2024 profits, campaigners intensified their demand for Big Oil to pay for the...

MMA Global Partners With African Academy of AI to Advance AI-Driven...

The African Academy of AI (AAAI) and MMA Global have announced a partnership to champion AI-first solutions in marketing, equipping professionals across Africa and...

In Zimbabwe, Rhinos Are the Focus of a Village Tourism Project

Daybreak filtered through spindly stands of Terminalia trees, and the windshield glowed. It was September in northwest Zimbabwe, and the morning carried the lingering...

ENGIE Golden Valley Wind Farm Partners With High Schools for Better...

Golden Valley Wind Farm, a majority-owned subsidiary of ENGIE, has announced that its partnership with Lonwabo High School has assisted the school in achieving...

Safeguarding Civil Society – a New Global Initiative Could Become a...

Civil Society, Crime & Justice, Global, Headlines, Human Rights, Press Freedom, TerraViva United Nations Opinion Sarah Strack is Forus DirectorCredit: Hivos. EU SEEJOHANNESBURG, Jan 31...

Mushers and dogs braved a horrific Alaska winter to deliver lifesaving...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- The Alaska Gold Rush town of Nome faced a bleak winter. It was hundreds of miles from anywhere, cut off by...

Inquest into death of ‘beautiful’ and ‘unique’ body piercer concludes

Chelsea Orion Leigh was found dead in her home on November 21, 2023, following concerns for her welfare after she did not...

‘Geoengineering Fails Again’: Coalition Cheers End of Arctic Ice Project

Environmental and Indigenous activists declared Thursday that "geoengineering fails again," welcoming the shutdown of a project that aimed to use "a reflective material...

How Gaza hostage-release drama works for both Hamas and Netanyahu

For Israelis, the sight of white pickup trucks filled with armed Hamas men is a terrifying reminder of the deadliest day in their history,...

Can We Still Solve Climate Change?

Climate Action, Environment, Global, Global Governance, Headlines, TerraViva United Nations Opinion With so much bad news about climate change lately, is it too late for...

Botswana’s new president is a human rights lawyer on a mission

Few places are as different as the country where Duma Boko was born in 1969 and the one where he became president last November.He...

‘Momentous Victory for Climate Justice’: Rosebank, Jackdaw Oilfields Ruled Unlawful

After winning a landmark lawsuit to stop oil and gas production at two North Sea fossil fuel projects in the United Kingdom Thursday, the...