The death of DEI? Trump wages war on diversity, equity and inclusion

With Donald Trump back in the White House; they've become the most controversial initials. That's DEI or diversity, equity and inclusion programs promoting equality in the workplace. The US president …

Source: France 24

Dark side of bright nights taking toll on forgotten invertebrates

From bats to moths, species working the night shift are suffering as light pollution soars

When we think about invertebrates, most of us picture bees, butterflies, worms, crabs or perhaps …

Source: The Guardian

Samba queen Sabrina Sato: ‘Heaven must be similar to Carnival’

The Brazilian star loves sunglasses, massages and her tailor-made costumes

Source: Financial Times

Why is Paris’ annual agriculture show such a big deal in France?

Every year thousands of farmers convene in the French capital for a nine-day exhibition of livestock, produce and farming tools. The event attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors and is …

Source: France 24

Hermoso will appeal Rubiales ‘forced kiss’ verdict

Prosecutors had sought a prison term for ex football chief Luis Rubiales for assault and coercion against Jenni Hermoso.

Source: Al Jazeera

Trump administration restores legal aid for unaccompanied immigrant children

A stop-work order had been issued to government-funded attorneys to cease counsel for about 26,000 minors

The Trump administration has rescinded its decision to cut off legal aid for unaccompanied …

Source: The Guardian

Legalising assisted dying in England and Wales ‘may hamper suicide prevention work’

Government adviser says changing law would challenge long-held consensus of trying to prevent all suicides

The government’s suicide prevention adviser has said that legalising assisted dying in England and Wales …

Source: The Guardian

Apple withdraws cloud encryption service from UK after government order

iPhone-maker says it can no longer offer advanced protection in Britain after secret demand for ‘back door’ to user data

Source: Financial Times

In case you missed it: Here's what happened with Trump this week, from Ukraine to DOGE

NPR rounds up what happened this week, the fourth week of President Trump's administration, and takes a look at some developments that have been overlooked.

Source: NPR

African Union: New chairperson faces major challenges

The African Union Commision has new leadership in Djibouti's Mahmoud Ali Youssouf. But how will the AUC handle deepening continental and global crises?

Source: Deutsche Welle

India: A woman's dive into the Maha Kumbh Mela

DW's Mahima Kapoor joins millions of Hindu devotees for the Maha Kumbh Mela and roams alone through the world's largest religious gathering.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Italy’s Meloni torn between supporting Ukraine and pleasing Trump

Prime minister opts out of G7 call as dream of mediating between US and Europe fades

Source: Financial Times