Brazil is experiencing an “unbearable” heatwave. Two new reports suggest that efforts to mitigate climate change are falling behind. The year 2023 is almost certainly going to be the hottest year in the last 125,000 years. Coca-Cola and Nestle have been accused of lying about using recycled plastic. British Petroleum has posted a profit of …

Israel has warned that it will occupy Gaza indefinitely. Hezbollah’s leader has said it will not enter an all-out war with Israel at this time. Israel has rejected the US’s call for a pause to the conflict. Joe Biden called for a pause in the Israel-Gaza conflict yesterday. Israel has sent troops into Hamas’s tunnels …

Israel has rejected the US’s call for a pause to the conflict. Joe Biden called for a pause in the Israel-Gaza conflict yesterday. Israel has sent troops into Hamas’s tunnels in Gaza. Israel’s preparations for war are pointing to an extended, open-ended conflict. At the request of the US, Israel will delay the Gaza ground …

The planet’s “vital signs”—the metrics that gauge climate change—are worse than they’ve ever been. Deforestation in the Amazon was down 57% in September, and again down 66% in July. The Amazon rainforest is deteriorating at a faster rate than its species, and even the climate itself, to adapt. An iceberg the size of London has broken …

Russia has begun a massive assault across the eastern front. There is fierce fighting in eastern Ukraine as Russia steps up its assaults. Russia launched a large attack in eastern Ukraine. Putin has claimed that Russia successfully tested a nuclear-powered cruise missile, which would have a potentially unlimited range. There is no proof that his …

Ukraine claims it destroyed nine Russian helicopters at occupied Luhansk and Berdiansk airfields. There is fierce fighting in eastern Ukraine as Russia steps up its assaults. Russia launched a large attack in eastern Ukraine. Putin has claimed that Russia successfully tested a nuclear-powered cruise missile, which would have a potentially unlimited range. There is no …

Israel is linking aid for Gaza until their hostages are released. The US warned Iran not to get involved in Israel conflict. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Iran helped Hamas plan the Israel attack. On Saturday, a large group of Hamas militants launched a surprise attack on Israel, breaching the heavily fortified fence …

The US warned Iran not to get involved in Israel conflict. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Iran helped Hamas plan the Israel attack. On Saturday, a large group of Hamas militants launched a surprise attack on Israel, breaching the heavily fortified fence separating Gaza from southern Israel. Missile attacks are continuing in southern …

Sweden is pledging more aid to Ukraine, without ruling out the possibility of fighter jets. The US and EU are trying to find a way to transfer $300bn in Russian assets to Ukraine. Ukraine is “gradually graining ground” against Russia, according to the NATO chief. Ukraine has attacked the symbolic headquarters of Russia’s Black Sea …

A Russian airstrike has killed 51 people at a Ukraine funeral. Russia is trying to get back on the UN human rights council. In the latest (and most disturbing) Russian propaganda ad, Russian soldiers say they hope to live in conquered Ukraine cities. Taiwan is complaining China is harassing them by flying 103 planes towards …

Burger King is still operating in Russia despite promising to leave Russia. Cisco has left Russia, destroying more than $23 million in equipment on the way out. Facing criticism for failing to leave Russia, Heineken has renewed its promise to go. Reports indicate that Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz are looking to leave Russia. Lego has shut …

Western military powers are running out of ammo to supply Ukraine with for its war against Russia. US President Joe Biden has promised to continue supporting Ukraine despite the latest budget agreement in which aid was severed. Britain may send soldiers to Ukraine to help train its troops. Norway has banned Russian-registered passenger cars from …