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World AFP Vanuatu: ICJ ruling a 'game-changer' for climate justice

World AFP Vanuatu: ICJ ruling a 'game-changer' for climate justice

The island nation of Vanuatu has been the driving force behind efforts to get the International Court of Justice to deliver its first-ever legal opinion on climate change. On the eve of the pivotal ruling in The Hague, AFP spoke to the country's...

Uganda green lights military trials for civilians despite court ruling

Uganda green lights military trials for civilians despite court ruling

Illustration by Matt Haney, GPJ In January, Eron Kiiza, a human rights lawyer, represented opposition leader and four-time presidential candidate Kizza Besigye in military court. Soldiers blocked his entry and directed him to sit in a different...

Canadian youth growing tired of climate alarmism

Guest Commentary By Perry Kinkaide For years, climate change has dominated the worldview of many young people, instilling a sense of urgency, fear and moral responsibility. In schools and media, young people have been taught that the planet is on...

The U.N.'s highest court will decide on the climate obligations of countries

The U.N.'s highest court will decide on the climate obligations of countries

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The UN's highest court is handing down a historic opinion on climate change Wednesday, a decision that could set a legal benchmark for action around the globe to the climate crisis. After years of lobbying by vulnerable...

Climate change is no longer a distant threat — it is a health emergency unfolding in real time

Climate change is no longer a distant threat — it is a health emergency unfolding in real time

Updated 19 Jul, 2025 Thursday’s events must be seen not as an isolated disaster, but as a warning of what lies ahead. 19 Jul, 2025 THE Gaza siege has now crossed 650 days and the situation continues to take one ugly turn after another. True,...

Indian cities need $2.4 trillion for climate infrastructure by 2050

Indian cities need $2.4 trillion for climate infrastructure by 2050

NEW DELHI--India needs to invest more than $2.4 trillion by 2050 to build climate-resilient urban infrastructure, as its fast-expanding cities face growing challenges from extreme weather events linked to climate change, the World Bank said on...

Climate change-linked risks, hazards to people at work are growing, especially in mining and quarrying

Climate change-linked risks, hazards to people at work are growing, especially in mining and quarrying

Mining and quarrying workers are increasingly at risk from harm posed by temperature rises, extreme weather and increased demand for materials, says global safety charity Lloyd’s Register Foundation in its ‘Global Safety Evidence Centre’ report....

The Fantastic Four and their long, often embarrassing road to the big screen

The Fantastic Four and their long, often embarrassing road to the big screen

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

I tried Alan Ritchson’s three-move workout for ‘hypertrophy and longevity’– and it only took 30 minutes

I tried Alan Ritchson’s three-move workout for ‘hypertrophy and longevity’– and it only took 30 minutes

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Oasis, Adolescence and Too Much: How the UK finally got cool again

Oasis, Adolescence and Too Much: How the UK finally got cool again

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

When is the Euro 2025 final and who will England play?

When is the Euro 2025 final and who will England play?

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Homeland Security urges Americans to report former lovers to ICE: ‘From domestic abuser to deported loser’

Homeland Security urges Americans to report former lovers to ICE: ‘From domestic abuser to deported loser’

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Newsmax star defends Alex Acosta’s sweetheart plea deal for Epstein — but ignores the network’s conflict of interest

Newsmax star defends Alex Acosta’s sweetheart plea deal for Epstein — but ignores the network’s conflict of interest

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

National Geographic leads Kadavu ocean study with Fijian ministries

National Geographic leads Kadavu ocean study with Fijian ministries

A three week long Kadavu expedition by the National Geographic Pristine Seas is currently underway to study the health of our ocean. This is in partnership with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs and...

Trump claims he’s made a ‘massive’ trade deal with Japan

Trump claims he’s made a ‘massive’ trade deal with Japan

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Delta flight was traveling 60 mph down runway when AeroMéxico plane landed in front of it

Delta flight was traveling 60 mph down runway when AeroMéxico plane landed in front of it

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

More than 100 million Americans to swelter in triple digit heat as new ‘heat dome’ arrives

More than 100 million Americans to swelter in triple digit heat as new ‘heat dome’ arrives

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Govt Confirms Homelessness Is Rising, Fails To Take Responsibility

Govt Confirms Homelessness Is Rising, Fails To Take Responsibility

Wednesday, 23 July 2025, 3:28 pm Press Release: Green Party The Government’s Homelessness Insights report has confirmed that homelessness is on the rise. “The Government has confirmed what we have all seen on our streets, which is that...

Green Party co-leader to visit Cook Islands for breast cancer advocacy

Green Party co-leader to visit Cook Islands for breast cancer advocacy

Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand co-leader Marama Davidson. SUPPLIED/25071741 Marama Davidson, co-leader of the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand and breast cancer survivor, will visit Rarotonga from Thursday, 31 July to Tuesday 5 August at...

Climate change is not the primary cause of flash floods, contrary to what columnist implied: Letter to the Editor

Climate change is not the primary cause of flash floods, contrary to what columnist implied: Letter to the Editor

The July 17 column by Bloomberg Opinion’s Mark Gongloff (“The flash-flood era is here and we’re not ready”) implies that all damage from flash floods is ultimately caused by climate change. This may be true in some cases, but not most. Most...

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