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A Warming World

A Warming World

In the past 60 years, every decade has been hotter than the last, and 2020 is on track to be among the hottest years yet. But the burden of extreme heat is not shared equally — it’s significantly worse for people at the bottom of the socioeconomic ladder. Extreme heat...

Brexit Negotiations Are Poised to Become Chaotic

European policymakers rejected the latest Brexit plan from UK British Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying that the plan was unworkable. While the plan was not rejected outright, EU leaders said that in its current form it could not go forward. Basically, the plan in...

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Hantavirus: how scared should we be?

Three deaths linked to a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship have revived memories of COVID-19. What has the world learned since?Three people have died after a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, which provoked global concern and revived memories of COVID-19....

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India and UAE sign defence pacts, as Iran war tensions simmer

Deal inked during Modi visit to UAE focuses on maritime security, cyberdefence, communications and information exchange. Published On 15 May 202615 May 2026The United Arab Emirates and India have signed pacts on defence, energy and shipping during Prime Minister...

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India and UAE sign defence pacts, as Iran war tensions simmer

Deal inked during Modi visit to UAE focuses on maritime security, cyberdefence, communications and information exchange. Published On 15 May 202615 May 2026The United Arab Emirates and India have signed pacts on defence, energy and shipping during Prime Minister...

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How the far right got its name

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni listens during a session at the Italian Senate in Rome, Italy, on March 11, 2026 [Matteo Minnella/Reuters]What does it mean to be far-right?The term dates back to the origins of the left-right political divide in the late 18th...

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How the far right got its name

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni listens during a session at the Italian Senate in Rome, Italy, on March 11, 2026 [Matteo Minnella/Reuters]What does it mean to be far-right?The term dates back to the origins of the left-right political divide in the late 18th...

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