Over 1,000 death-row inmates at Iran's Ghezel Hesar Prison enter their third week of hunger strike against executions, with some sewing their lips shut in protest of unfulfilled promises.
A general strike in Portugal over labor reform has forced airlines to cancel flights between Brazil and Portugal, affecting hundreds of passengers and disrupting transport infrastructure.
A hackathon analyzing identical neurophysiology datasets revealed that 18 teams of skilled neuroscientists produced vastly different results despite using defensible methods, exposing fundamental disagreement in how core concepts are defined and measured.
World Bank's $50M ASCENT initiative aims to bring electricity to nearly 147,000 Lesotho residents through grid expansion and off-grid solar, addressing energy poverty in rural and mountainous regions.
A humpback whale that became stranded in the Baltic Sea and died despite rescue efforts has been towed ashore in Denmark for post-mortem examination. Authorities plan to dispose of the decomposing carcass in pieces due to explosion risk.
Escola 42 becomes latest signatory of Portuguese Diversity Charter, formalizing commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities across education and technology sectors.
Epidemiologist Tim Spector advocates for mixed nuts as beneficial for brain and gut health, emphasizing dietary diversity over single foods. The shift reflects evolving nutritional science moving away from past fat-phobic views.
Peru's Culture Ministry faces discrimination charges after blocking a book presentation on migrant women's abuse, allegedly due to a progressive parliamentarian's participation in the event.
A nine-day hunger strike at New Jersey's Delaney Hall ICE facility has sparked confrontations between protesters and Trump supporters, prompting a mandatory curfew and heavy police response from local authorities.
Brazil's health regulator Anvisa has cleared Ypê to resume production, though products manufactured until March remain suspended pending safety analysis.
Ousted Turkish opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu drew tens of thousands to an Ankara rally, signaling continued resistance to President Erdoğan's government despite recent electoral setbacks.
Major corporations are withdrawing Pride event sponsorships as public support for LGBTQ+ causes becomes politically risky, threatening the financial viability of celebrations.
Expedia data reveals a 25% year-on-year jump in seven to 13-day booking window searches across APAC in early 2026, signaling travelers are increasingly booking closer to departure dates driven by pricing, events, and flexibility.
US military conducted a third strike this week on a suspected drug boat in the Pacific, killing three men and bringing total deaths to 202. The campaign lacks definitive evidence of trafficking, prompting human rights concerns.
A Fort Worth fire station took in a dog named Jake left by a homeless man, then helped the owner secure housing and support services with plans to reunite them.
Hundreds gathered outside Gracie Mansion to protest Mayor Zohran Mamdani's handling of antisemitism, with Jewish, Muslim, and Christian speakers accusing him of failing to protect the city's Jewish population.
Bauru's health department expands influenza vaccination to all residents aged 6+ months starting June 1, following initial rollout to priority groups since March.
Amnesty International Kenya has appointed veteran human rights leader George Morara as executive director effective June 2, succeeding Irũngũ Houghton after an eight-year tenure during a critical period for regional human rights.
Prince Harry faces calls to resign from African Parks charity board following allegations that rangers funded by the organization committed human rights abuses against indigenous Baka people in Congo.
São Paulo confirms yellow fever in a monkey in Santo André, prompting intensified vaccination across the ABC region. Five human deaths were recorded in March-April among unvaccinated cases.
Researchers in Argentina have identified a heron-like dinosaur species from 70 million years ago that specialized in hunting fish, expanding understanding of Cretaceous ecosystem diversity.
Boy George received a lifetime achievement award at the British LGBT Awards, presented by Jean Paul Gaultier, recognizing his significant contributions to British music and LGBTQ+ culture.
Armed conflicts are driving global hunger in 47 nations, with humanitarian organizations denouncing collective failure to address food insecurity as a reflection of systemic inequality.
Pune's 14th annual Pride Walk has been rescheduled from June 7 to June 13, 2026, due to police restrictions. The event will celebrate LGBTQ inclusion with the theme 'Acceptance of every identity is our true identity.'
Scientists have detected a treasure trove of gravitational waves revealing new black hole formation mechanisms, including previously unexplained 'impossible' black holes, marking the dawn of gravitational astronomy.
