Ghana’s waste pickers brave mountains of plastic – and big industry
Accra has been picked by a World Bank bond to end the waste crisis. But for informal recyclers, it is a false solution. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World…
Plastic credits: A ‘false solution’ or the answer to global plastic waste?
As UN meets to negotiate an international treaty to curb plastic pollution, many favour carbon credit-like offsetting. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
NASA announces retirement of veteran astronaut Butch Wilmore after 25 years of service
NASA has announced the retirement of test pilot and astronaut Butch Wilmore after 25 successful years of service and flights aboard four different spacecraft. Wilmore, a veteran pilot and graduate…
When England won by two runs – the greatest ever Test match?
Former England cricketers relive 2005’s second Ashes Test at Edgbaston, regarded as one of the greatest matches of all time. BBC News
My 30-year-old world record ‘not a good sign for athletics’ – Edwards
Jonathan Edwards’ triple jump world record has been standing for 30 years – why hasn’t it been broken? BBC News
New checks to stop used tyres being sent to furnaces
Campaigners warn the move will not close all the recycling loopholes being exploited by criminals. BBC News
‘Living on Universal Credit is a constant battle’
Keith Williams says he uses a food bank as his monthly £368 benefit payment lasts “about a week”. BBC News
Homelessness minister criticised over rent increase
Rushanara Ali MP faces criticism for increasing the rent on a house she owns by hundreds of pounds. BBC News
See the Trump tariffs list by country
A table showing all the new US tariffs announced by President Trump on Friday BBC News
Trump’s new tariffs take effect in trade war escalation
The US revised tariffs for much of the world and extended the deadline to strike deals by Thursday. BBC News
US soldier charged with attempt to provide Russia with battle tank info
Suspect is accused of going online and offering to assist Russian authorities in exchange for Russian citizenship. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Trump announces 100 percent tariff on semiconductor imports
US President Donald Trump said the tariff will not impact companies if they have already invested in US facilities. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from…
Virginia school system investigating claims staff arranged students’ abortions without parental consent
The Fairfax County Public Schools system in Virginia has launched an investigation into accusations that school staff arranged abortions for students without notifying their parents, according to local reports. School…
Why Trump’s secondary tariffs on Russia could bite the US, its allies too
China and India would be hit hardest. But Europe would be affected, and the US would face risks as well. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video…
Kelly Clarkson postpones remaining Las Vegas shows for family crisis involving ex-husband Brandon Blackstock
Kelly Clarkson has postponed additional shows from her Las Vegas residency. “Unfortunately, I need to postpone the remainder of the August Studio Session dates in Las Vegas,” the “Since U…
Trump repeats claim Kimmel, Fallon are ‘next’ after Stephen Colbert cancellation
President Donald Trump doubled down on Wednesday that late-night hosts Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel would be “next” to be canceled during a press conference. During the presser, Real America’s…
Suspect in murder of Israel embassy staffers in US indicted for hate crime
Authorities charged the defendant with carrying out a hate crime, with the murders described as calculated and planned. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al…
Locals pray for peace as Thailand, Cambodia tensions continue despite talks
Border tensions continue as talks between officials from Thailand and Cambodia scheduled to conclude in Malaysia. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
US-India relations at their ‘worst’ as Trump slaps 50 percent tariff
India is part of a small group of major economies without a deal. And it now faces the highest tariff rate globally. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News…