A Government in Crisis PARIS — France has entered a new phase of political turmoil following the resignation of Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu after less than a month in office. His abrupt departure comes amid growing economic pressure, widespread political fragmentation, and a fragile public mood. The resignation was announced
Japan is entering a moment of political change as Sanae Takaichi prepares to assume the mantle of prime minister. Her rise marks a historic milestone: she is expected to become the country’s first woman in that role. Her ideological leanings, policy priorities, and leadership style suggest both opportunities and challenges
The world’s oceans turned a page in history yesterday. After years of painstaking negotiations and false starts, the High Seas Treaty was finally ratified, crossing the threshold of 60 nations and ensuring its entry into force early next year. For the first time, the two-thirds of the ocean that lies
Washington — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency moved to cast doubt on the dangers of greenhouse gases, arguing they may not be as harmful as once believed. The declaration, issued under Trump appointee Lee Zeldin, upended more than a decade of scientific consensus and regulatory precedent. For global companies that
GEORGETOWN — President Irfaan Ali declared victory in Guyana’s elections on Thursday, claiming a renewed mandate to lead one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. His announcement came before the final count was certified, but preliminary tallies showed his People’s Progressive Party ahead in seven of the nation’s ten
In a striking display of unity, more than eighty leading climate scientists have issued a sweeping denunciation of the Trump Administration’s latest report on greenhouse gas emissions. Their response, spanning hundreds of pages, declares the Energy Department’s conclusions scientifically unsound and politically motivated, a calculated attempt to downplay the dangers
ÁVILA, Spain — The charred hills outside this historic city bear the marks of a summer firestorm that forced hundreds to flee with little more than the clothes on their backs. Crops were reduced to ash, homes were lost, and firefighters battled walls of flame for days. For Prime Minister
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 — For years, climate.gov served as the nation’s most accessible climate science hub. Teachers, journalists, policymakers, and local governments relied on it for interactive maps, lesson plans, and clear explanations of complex data. By 2020, it had become one of the most visited federal science websites in
Bangkok, Thailand – Thailand was thrown into political turmoil on Friday when the Constitutional Court dismissed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, ruling that a leaked phone call with Cambodia’s former leader had compromised her integrity and violated ethical standards. The decision removed her immediately from office, cutting short a premiership that
A divided country, disputed elections, and a fragile roadmap to stability UNITED NATIONS — Nearly 15 years after the fall of Muammar Gaddafi, Libya remains caught between rival administrations, cycles of transitional governments, and a restless population pressing for long-promised national elections. This week, Hannah Tetteh, head of the UN
