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Critics slam Mexico’s gentrification protests as xenophobic. Activists say they’re fighting for their human rights

Activists in Mexico say gentrification protests are about human rights amid xenophobia allegations

In Mexico, there is growing unrest regarding the effects of gentrification, as local inhabitants express their worries about being pushed ou...
Bridge collapse kills 9 in India’s Gujarat state

India’s Gujarat state bridge collapse leaves 9 dead

A tragic incident unfolded in the western Indian state of Gujarat when a bridge collapsed, leading to the loss of nine lives and sparking re...
China's emissions may be falling - here's what you should know

China’s emissions may be falling – top things to understand

China, widely acknowledged as the leading global producer of greenhouse gases, is exhibiting initial indications that its emission rates mig...
Concern for 'huge water demand' amid high temperatures

Communities face ‘huge water demand’ concerns as temperatures rise

In various parts of the world, people are experiencing intense heatwaves and extended spells of soaring temperatures. This situation is rais...
Wildfires sweep through forests in drought-hit Syrian coast in major test for new government

New government tested as wildfires sweep drought-affected forests on Syrian coast

Significant wildfires have ravaged the drought-stricken coastal regions of Syria, engulfing vast areas of forest and endangering rural popul...
Police intercept migrant boat on French coast in ongoing efforts to curb Channel crossings

French coast police stop migrant boat to prevent Channel crossings

On the windswept beaches of northern France, law enforcement officers recently intervened to prevent a small vessel from launching toward th...