insert_link Environment Réunion is a tropical island getaway – our climate study shows that it could attract more tourists during European summers The town of Cilaos is just one of many draws for visitors to Réunion. Balate Dorin By Ariel Sarah Prinsloo, University of the Witwatersrand and Jennifer Fitchett, University of the Witwatersrand You’re scrolling through Instagram, only half paying attention to your friends’ updates, when a photo of a beautiful, pristine beach grabs your eye. Somebody you know is lounging on that very beach – and suddenly you want to […] todayAugust 13, 2024 21
insert_link World Gaza war: 75 years after signing of the Geneva Conventions, Israel’s deadly attack on a Palestinian school shows their limitations By Lawrence Hill-Cawthorne, University of Bristol Gaza is reeling after a missile strike launched by Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) targeted a building and mosque within a school complex in Gaza City on August 10. The Israeli military said the school was operating as a Hamas command and control post, but the buildings were reportedly also sheltering more than 6,000 displaced people. Palestinian authorities have stated that the attack […] todayAugust 13, 2024 15
insert_link World Rape and murder of Indian medic sparks widespread doctors’ strike The rape and murder of a medic has triggered a pan-India strike by doctors. All non-emergency services at government hospitals in more than ten states have been halted, hitting medical care for millions. Doctors say they want the government to ensure their security on hospital premises and a swift trial for the victim. One suspect has been arrested. He worked as a civic defence volunteer and had uninterrupted access to […] todayAugust 13, 2024 17
insert_link World In Japan, Storm Maria weakens to a depression Tropical Storm Maria that lashed parts of Japan with historic levels of rain has been downgraded to a depression. But officials warn that heavy rains and flood risks could linger. Here's our East Asia correspondent William Denselow. todayAugust 13, 2024 33
insert_link World Trump-Musk interview hit by technical glitches Technical problems hit Donald Trump's interview with Elon Musk on the social media platform X, with the entrepreneur blaming a "massive" cyber attack for the problems.The former president spoke about his assassination attempt, immigration, the war in Ukraine, and called his rival Kamala Harris a "third rate phony candidate". Corresponding for us is Nick Harper from Washington. todayAugust 13, 2024 13
insert_link World Trump sues DoJ over FBI classified docs raid Donald Trump is suing the United States' Department of Justice for $100 million. The former US President is seeking damages over the FBI's search of his Florida residence, during which law enforcement agents found hundreds of classified documents that he'd taken from the White House. Corresponding for us is Benji Hyer. todayAugust 13, 2024 18
insert_link Africa African member states demand two permanent seats on UN Security Council African member states at the United Nations are demanding two permanent seats on the UN Security Council with the veto abolished. A United Nations Security Council meeting took place on Monday with the aim of redressing the historical injustice and enhancing Africa's effective representation on the Council. Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations in New York. todayAugust 13, 2024 16
insert_link World Hurricane Debby leaves US A deadly tropical storm has wreaked widespread destruction along the east coast of United States, leaving tens of thousands of people without power and facing the threat of flooding. Hurricane Debby initially struck Florida and the Carolinas, before moving northwards, as Benji Hyer reports. v todayAugust 13, 2024 9
insert_link World Thousands evacuated in Kursk after Ukrainian incursion Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky says his troops have moved into Russian territory to "restore justice". It's reported tens of thousands of people have been told to leave their homes in the western Kursk region after Ukraine launched the incursion. The UK's former ambassador to Ukraine, Lee Turner says it's a major problem for Vladimir Putin. todayAugust 12, 2024 27