Trump-backed tourism project accused of draining lake in precious Indonesian forest area
The government says that mismanagement of rainwater at the resort has halved the size of Lake Lido. Read More
Pope Francis hits out at Trump’s mass deportation of migrants
In a letter to US bishops, the Catholic leader warned that the plan will harm the already vulnerable. Read more at Read More
Illegal internet access at high security prison in Peru
Peruvian authorities have discovered two antennas near the Challapalca prison that allow prisoners to access the internet illegally. Read more at Read More
Turkey detains 10 officials in crackdown on Istanbul’s opposition-held districts
The detentions come amid growing concerns that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s government is targeting opposition figures in Istanbul. Read More
Hundreds of thousands of worshippers gather in Malaysia for Thaipusam festival
Hindu faithful climbed the 272 steps of the Selangor temple for Thaipusam with prayers and offerings. Read more at Read More
‘Weak plans mean a bleak future’: Most countries miss deadline to submit new national climate plans
Just a handful of countries have submitted their NDCs on time, including the UK and Brazil.Read More
Corruption is getting worse across the EU, Transparency International index warns
Hungary was the worst performing EU country in the NGO’s annual Corruption Perceptions Index, while Denmark scored the best. Read more at Read More
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Hidden portrait revealed beneath Picasso Blue Period painting
A mystery woman, long concealed beneath a work from Picasso’s early Blue Period, has been uncovered by researchers, shedding new light on the artist’s creative process. Read More
Dutch populist Geert Wilders threatens to quit coalition over asylum law change
The Dutch government’s different parties have argued for months over draft legislation that tightens asylum law in the Netherlands. Read More