Greenpeace response to Committee of Ministers’ decision on KlimaSeniorinnen v Switzerland climate case
Today, the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe� announced that Switzerland is not complying with the ruling of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) �in the� landmark case �of the KlimaSeniorinnen. The Committee sided with the KlimaSeniorinnen that Switzerland is not doing enough to align its policy with a maximum global warming…
We Asked a NASA Scientist: Why Does the Moon Look Larger at the Horizon?
The Moon’s size on the horizon has puzzled humans for millennia. Despite ancient philosophers and modern scientists tackling the question, there’s still no consensus. Theories range from optical illusions to brain tricks, but no single explanation has won out. Why does the Moon look larger on the horizon…
Panama releases dozens of detained deportees from U.S.
After weeks of lawsuits and human rights criticism, Panama on Saturday released dozens of migrants who were held for weeks in a remote camp after being deported from the United States, telling them they have 30 days to leave the Central American nation…
FACT CHECK: Did Trump Threaten To Terminate Federal Employees Who Wear LGBTQ-Themed Clothing?
An image shared on X purports to show a TRUTH Social statement from President Donald Trump threatening to fire federal employees who wear LGBTQ-themed clothing. What if they’re dancing to YMCA – or wearing guy liner @realDonaldTrump ? pic.twitter.com/ajuoSMhZ2N — India Willoughby (@IndiaWilloughby) March 5, 2025 Verdict: False The purported remark does not appear on Trump’s…
I was attacked by herdsmen – Niger Delta rights activist
Abuja (Sundiata Post) – Niger Delta human rights activist, Comrade Austin Ozobo, said he and others were attacked by herdsmen along the Ohoror/Bomadi road in Delta State as he narrated his ordeal in the hands of the daredevils, who he said called him and other persons with him internet fraudsters…
Syria calls for probe into killings targetting Alawite minority group
Syrian government forces and their allies were responsible for the killing of 830 civilians of the Alawite minority community, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Sunday. The Syrian presidency said that an “independent committee” had been formed to investigate the attacks on Alawites, a group to which Syria’s deposed leader Bashar al-Assad belongs…
10 Wacky but Fascinating New Health Stories
Human health findings aren’t always dignified. Sometimes, they’re wacky, goofy, or maybe a bit head-scratching. But here’s a great thing about them: no matter how downright silly sounding they may seem, they’re still usually useful. Or at least, they provide an amusing tidbit to share with a friend over your beverage of choice…
Kurram DBA seeks President’s help as Parachinar road closure enters 154th day
ISLAMABAD/PESHAWAR: The humanitarian crisis in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s restive Kurram District, especially in Parachinar, has gone from bad to worse as closure of vital Tull-Parachinar road entered 154th day, with District Bar Association (DBA) Kurram addressed a letter to President Asif Ali Zardari, highlighting the devastating impact of the prolonged blockade on the region’s residents…
Nearly 750 civilians have been killed in ‘massacres’ in Syria. Here’s what we know
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the killings were “one of the biggest massacres during the Syrian conflict…