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.
Scientists discovered a 6,000 cubic km magma reservoir beneath Tuscany's Larderello geothermal region using seismic mapping, explaining a century of productive steam generation while raising monitoring questions for Europe's densely populated areas.
The Chicago Sky issued a statement ahead of a fourth rally supporting Sophie Cunningham's stance on transgender participation in women's sports, scheduled outside Saturday's game against Indiana.
Hundreds of job seekers in India's Jharkhand state are protesting alleged manipulation of civil service exams, demanding investigation and transparent recruitment processes after leaked answer sheets raised fraud suspicions.
ASIC finalizes CPI-linked increases to net tangible asset thresholds for responsible entities and fund operators, effective July 2027, while deferring more substantial regulatory reforms.
The Department of Justice has accused Duke Law School of racial discrimination against white and Asian applicants in its admissions process, marking another federal scrutiny of university diversity practices.
Despite its affluent tourist image, Cornwall and Devon face significant educational disparities driven by rural isolation, high housing costs, and limited local employment, leaving low-income families struggling to access opportunities.
Lobga Rangzen, a Tibetan activist, set himself on fire in Manhattan as an extreme protest against Chinese control of Tibet, demonstrating the intensity of his political commitment.
Scientists propose that the evolution of animal feces 540 million years ago fundamentally altered Earth's ecosystems and triggered the Cambrian explosion of life diversity.
UN human rights chief Volker Türk reports 56 executions on national security charges in Iran since March, including 27 linked to January protests, warning capital punishment is used to suppress dissent.
BHP failed to halt a planned 48-hour union strike at Port Hedland this week despite ongoing negotiations. Meanwhile, an alleged victim provided graphic testimony on day two of Alan Jones' indecent assault trial.
Hundreds of thousands attended Pride marches across Germany, including Hamburg's 300,000-person event, one week after a deadly attack on a Berlin parade. Authorities face scrutiny for prior knowledge of the attacker's extremism.
Ecologistas alertam que milhões de espécies de insetos ainda não descobertas são mais vulneráveis à extinção do que as espécies conhecidas, com apenas 20% das estimadas 5 milhões de espécies descritas pela ciência.
Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi advocates for 'Compassionate AI' that prioritizes human dignity over profit, proposing AI developers spend time with vulnerable communities to reshape technology design with moral foundations.
Israeli settlers vandalized a Palestinian cemetery near Tal village, destroying grave markers while Israeli forces accompanied the march and deployed tear gas against Palestinians.
A direcção de prova do Rali da Madeira anulou todas as penalizações da super-especial Cidade do Funchal após protestos das equipas, revertendo sanções por alegadas infracções nas chicanes.
Cambridge University students protested at graduation ceremonies over the university's $5.7bn endowment holding $189m in Israel-linked investments, turning the ceremonial event into a political demonstration.
London protesters marched from Hyde Park to the Pakistan High Commission Thursday in solidarity with Pakistani-administered Kashmir, amid reports of deadly clashes before upcoming regional elections.
Scouting America has dropped diversity initiatives from an event following pressure from the Pentagon, marking a significant shift in the organization's approach to inclusion programming.
MPs Diane Abbott and Joani Reid have been readmitted to Labour and had the parliamentary whip restored following independent disciplinary processes under new PM Andy Burnham's leadership.
Indian strawberry farmers, concentrated in Mahabaleshwar, are moving toward domestic cultivation independence through breeding programs and advanced farming technologies, reducing reliance on imported US and European varieties.
Former U.S. officials are protesting a plan to defund the Pan American Health Organization, raising concerns about regional health security and diplomatic relationships.
K-pop group BTS refuses to submit music for the 2027 Grammy Awards in protest of a newly created 'Best Asian Pop' category, signaling broader tensions over music industry representation.
Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham drew supporters and counterprotesters outside a WNBA game after publicly opposing trans athletes in women's sports, sparking broader cultural debate.
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.
