Coral reefs around the world experiencing mass bleaching, scientists say | Climate News

Coral reefs around the world experiencing mass bleaching, scientists say | Climate News

Along coastlines from Australia to Kenya to Mexico, many of the world’s colourful coral reefs have turned a ghostly white in what scientists say has amounted to the fourth global bleaching event in the last three decades. At least 54 countries and territories have experienced mass bleaching along their reefs…

Western countries urge restraint as Israel war cabinet weighs Iran response | Israel War on Gaza News

Western countries urge restraint as Israel war cabinet weighs Iran response | Israel War on Gaza News

Several allies warn against an escalation after Iran’s weekend attack on Israel increases fears of wider regional war. Several Western countries have urged Israel to avoid an escalation of the conflict in the Middle East as the war cabinet debates how to respond to Iran’s weekend attack on the country….

Azerbaijan calls for ICJ to throw out Armenian ethnic cleansing case | Courts News

Azerbaijan calls for ICJ to throw out Armenian ethnic cleansing case | Courts News

The case accuses Azerbaijan of glorifying racism and allowing hate speech against Armenians. Azerbaijan has called for the UN’s International Court of Justice to throw out a case accusing it of ethnic cleansing brought by its neighbour and rival Armenia. Lawyers for Azerbaijan argued on Monday that the case does…

Lawmakers brawl as Georgian Parliament considers ‘foreign agent’ bill | Politics News

Lawmakers brawl as Georgian Parliament considers ‘foreign agent’ bill | Politics News

Legislators debate bill requiring organisations that accept overseas funds to register as foreign agents or face fines. Lawmakers in Georgia have come to blows inside parliament as ruling party legislators appeared likely to advance a bill on “foreign agents” that has been criticised by Western countries and has caused protests…

Mass evacuations as floods in Russia’s Kurgan region set to peak | Floods News

Mass evacuations as floods in Russia’s Kurgan region set to peak | Floods News

Kurgan and Tyumen regions of Russia, and parts of Kazakhstan, are threatened by some of the worst flooding in history. Authorities in Russia are warning people to evacuate affected areas as Russia’s Kurgan and Tyumen regions and swaths of northern Kazakhstan are flooded. Tens of thousands have already abandoned their…

Germany to send new missiles to Ukraine as army struggles on eastern front | Russia-Ukraine war News

Germany to send new missiles to Ukraine as army struggles on eastern front | Russia-Ukraine war News

Germany says it will hand over Patriot air defence system and missiles, while Russia claims capture of another village. Germany will deliver a United States-made Patriot air defence system and air defence missiles to Ukraine at a “critical time” as Kyiv struggles to defend its energy system from Russian bombardment,…

Why has the UN’s climate chief set a two-year deadline for the world? | Climate Crisis News

Why has the UN’s climate chief set a two-year deadline for the world? | Climate Crisis News

Humanity has only two years left “to save the world”, United Nations executive climate secretary Simon Stiell said this week. As more people worldwide deal with record-breaking temperatures and natural disasters, what more can be done to cut emissions and cool our heating planet? Presenter: Laura Kyle Guests: Patrick Ten…

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 779 | Russia-Ukraine war News

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 779 | Russia-Ukraine war News

As the war enters its 779th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Fighting The commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskii, said the situation on the eastern front “has deteriorated significantly in recent days” in the face…

Arsenal vs Aston Villa – Premier League match preview | Football News

Arsenal vs Aston Villa – Premier League match preview | Football News

Arsenal welcome back ‘unbelievable’ Aston Villa manager Unai Emery for the first time in the Premier League on Sunday. Who: Arsenal vs Aston Villa, Premier LeagueWhere: Emirates Stadium, LondonWhen: Sunday, April 14, 15:30 GMTHead-to-head record: 202 games – 87 wins for Arsenal, 70 for Aston Villa, 45 draws Aston Villa’s…

Liverpool vs Crystal Palace – Premier League match preview | Football News

Liverpool vs Crystal Palace – Premier League match preview | Football News

Premier League contenders Liverpool entertain Crystal Palace on Sunday, seeking to eradicate shock Europa League defeat. Who: Liverpool vs Crystal Palace, Premier LeagueWhere: AnfieldWhen: Sunday, April 12 13:00 GMTHead-to-head record: 62 games – 35 wins for Liverpool, 14 for Crystal Palace, 13 draws Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has promised a…