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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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Who profits big from the war on Iran?

As economies around the world struggle, oil companies, arms manufacturers and even betting platforms have been posting record profits due to the war on Iran. Al Jazeera’s Yasmeen ElTahan explains.Published On 1 May 20261 May 2026Click here to share on social...

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Oil prices rise again with little sign of war on Iran ending

Brent crude futures hit $126.41 on Thursday – a 5 percent rise for the week. Published On 1 May 20261 May 2026Oil prices are spiking again as efforts to resolve the Iran war remain at an impasse, with Tehran continuing to block the Strait of Hormuz and the United...

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May Day in the age of AI: The new war on workers

On May 1, much of the world celebrates International Workers’ Day, or May Day, honouring workers’ rights and the history of the labour movement. A public holiday in many countries, May Day has traditionally been stifled in the United States, a nation that has never...

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Iran vows ‘long, painful’ response if US renews attacks

Iran says it will respond with “long and painful strikes” on US positions across the Gulf region if Washington renews attacks, and has restated its claim to the Strait of Hormuz, complicating the plans of the United States for a coalition to reopen the waterway.Two...

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Russia hammers targets across Ukraine overnight

Russia has continued heavy attacks on Ukraine for the past 24 hours, with several coming overnight on Thursday and in the early hours of Friday. At least one person has been killed and several have been injured.A Russian drone attack overnight damaged port...

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