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‘Outrageous’ climate activists get in the faces of politicians and oil bosses – will it work?
As the climate crisis has deepened, protesters have become more confrontational – and their ambitions have grown. The head of ExxonMobil told to “eat shit” as he was about to receive an award. A US senator and coal boss called a “sick fuck”, ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
UK to launch shock operation to detain asylum seekers
Home Office to select individuals who will be sent to Rwanda under government’s contentious migration policyFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
UK to launch shock operation to detain asylum seekers
Home Office to select individuals who will be sent to Rwanda under the government’s contentious migration policyFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
American tourist detained in Turks and Caicos speaks out
Ryan Watson, an American tourist detained in Turks and Caicos after officials there discovered ammo in his luggage, is speaking out. Watson, who is out on bail after being arrested, tells CBS News he was not aware of the ammo in his possessions.CBS News - Top stories -
Teamsters union endorses activist Ancora in Norfolk Southern proxy fight
The activist at Norfolk Southern won support of the Teamsters union, a key endorsement as Ancora seeks to convince shareholders their plan is the right option.CNBC - Business -
California university cancels event over Gaza protests
Meanwhile, hundreds of students march in Washington DC, and congresswoman Ilhan Omar joins protesters at a New York campus.BBC News - Top stories - California -
Activist Ancora endorsed by second Norfolk Southern union, splitting labor support
The BLET Teamsters said they would back activist Ancora's efforts to oust Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw in favor of new management.CNBC - Business -
Gaza aid flotilla halted after vessels' flag removed, activists say
A humanitarian aid flotilla destined for Gaza was halted after Guinea Bissau decided to remove its flag from two vessels, activist group Freedom Flotilla Coalition said on Saturday.NBC News - Top stories -
Glass Lewis endorses 6 of activist Ancora's nominees for Norfolk Southern board
Norfolk Southern shareholders should vote for activist Ancora's nominees, proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis recommended, a strong sign of support ahead of a May 9 meeting.CNBC - Business -
Glass Lewis Backs 6 Activist Nominees for Norfolk Southern's Board
Norfolk Southern leaders were dealt a heavy blow in their proxy fight with activist investor Ancora Holdings after proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis endorsed six of Ancora’s seven proposed board nominees.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Europe’s Climate Leaders
This annual FT-Statista survey lists the companies that have made the most progress in cutting their carbon emissions intensity. A full report, comprising articles discussing the issues that this research raises, will follow on May 16Financial Times - World - Climate -
Police detain pro-Palestinian protesters on University of Texas campus
Texas state police detained pro-Palestinian demonstrators Wednesday on the University of Texas at Austin campus after hundreds of students walked out of classes and began a sit-in to support Gaza, local and state media reported. Social media ...The Hill - Politics -
USC cancels main graduation commencement ceremony, citing safety concerns
Columbia protest encampment to continue after deadline to clear out passesNBC News - Top stories -
Ukraine agriculture minister detained in multimillion-dollar corruption inquiry
Mykola Solskyi accused of illegally seizing land worth more than $7m when he was head of major farming firm and an MP. Ukraine’s agriculture minister, Mykola Solskyi, has been detained after being named as a formal suspect in a multimillion-dollar ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Somalia detains U.S.-trained commandos over theft of rations
Somalia’s government said it had suspended and detained several members of an elite, U.S.-trained commando unit for stealing rations donated by the U.S.NBC News - Top stories -
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U.S. citizens are languishing in Chinese prisons with little hope of release
As Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited China this week, the most important issue for hundreds of families in the U.S. was when their loved ones imprisoned in the country are coming home.NBC News - Top stories -
Russian journalist detained for posts criticizing the military, his lawyer says
A journalist for the Russian edition of Forbes magazine has been detained on charges of spreading false information about the Russian militaryABC News - World - Russia -
Russian journalist detained for posts criticizing the military, his lawyer says
A journalist for the Russian edition of Forbes magazine has been detained on charges of spreading false information about the Russian militaryABC News - Top stories - Russia -
U.S. citizens are languishing in Chinese prisons with little hope of release
As Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited China this week, the most important issue for hundreds of families in the U.S. was when their loved ones imprisoned in the country are coming home.NBC News - Politics -
About 100 people detained from Northeastern University pro-Palestinian protest
About 100 people were detained from a pro-Palestinian protest at Northeastern University’s Boston campus Saturday morning, according to university officials.NBC News - Top stories -
Home Office to detain asylum seekers across UK in shock Rwanda operation
Exclusive: Operation comes weeks earlier than expected and is thought to have been timed to coincide with local elections . The Home Office will launch a major operation to detain asylum seekers across the UK on Monday, weeks earlier than ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Brittney Griner reflects on moment she was detained in Russia in '20/20' special
WNBA star Brittney Griner, who was opened up for the first time about her harrowing experience in a Russian prison in an exclusive interview that will air on “20/20."ABC News - Top stories - Russia -
Actor Gerard Depardieu reportedly detained over alleged sexual assault
French screen actor Gerard Depardieu has reportedly been detained for questioning after two women accused him of sexual assault.CBS News - Top stories -
Actor Gerard Depardieu to face trial in alleged sexual assault, prosecutors say
French screen actor Gerard Depardieu was reportedly detained for questioning and released Monday after two women accused him of sexual assault.CBS News - World -
A Real Market Fix for Climate Change
If advocates actually want to use the economy, leave carbon credits in the bin. There’s a better way.The Wall Street Journal - World - Climate -
Chinese student sentenced to 9 months in prison for harassing pro-democracy activist in Boston
A former Berklee College of Music student from China was sentenced Wednesday to nine months in prison for stalking and threatening a pro-democracy activist.NBC News - Top stories -
Activist Jana Partners calls for a strategic review at Wolfspeed. Here’s how it may develop
Activist investor Jana Partners recently disclosed a stake in the semiconductor company.CNBC - Business -
Hong Kong trans activist gets ID card reflecting gender change after legal battle
A Hong Kong transgender activist has received a new ID card reflecting his gender change, after a yearslong legal battle to change the document, and he vowed to continue working for equality for the LGBTQ+ communityABC News - World - Hong Kong -
Activist wins Goldman prize for effort to clean up California trucking and railway sectors
Andrea Vidaurre helped persuade regulators to adopt rules that will improve air quality for millions in one of US’s smoggiest areas. A grassroots organizer from one of the US’s smoggiest communities has been awarded the prestigious Goldman prize ...The Guardian - World - California -
Hong Kong transgender activist gets ID card reflecting gender change after yearslong legal battle
Hong Kong transgender activist Henry Tse received a new ID card reflecting his gender change, after a yearslong legal battle to change the document.NBC News - Top stories - Hong Kong -
War of words over Norfolk Southern board battle intensifies as railroad slams activist Ancora’s labor negotiation
The war of words in the board battle between Norfolk Southern Corp. and Ancora Holdings Group intensified Monday after the activist investor clinched the support of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen Division of the International ...MarketWatch - Business -
Indigenous group detains 12 alleged gold miners in Amazon and hands them over to Brazilian police
An Indigenous group in Brazil says its members detained 12 people for allegedly mining illegally in the Amazon and handed them over to policeABC News - Top stories -
Indigenous group detains 12 alleged gold miners in Amazon and hands them over to Brazilian police
An Indigenous group in Brazil says its members detained 12 people for allegedly mining illegally in the Amazon and handed them over to policeABC News - World -
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Third man is detained in a major bribery case that involves Russia's deputy defense minister
Moscow's court service says a third man has been detained in a major bribery case involving one of Russian's most senior defense officialsABC News - World - Russia -
Europe’s Climate Leaders 2024: interactive listing
Despite chafing at green regulations, companies are making headway on cutting carbon emissionsFinancial Times - World - Climate -
Four ways climate change affects extreme weather
Extreme weather is becoming more frequent and more intense in many places because of climate change.BBC News - Top stories - Climate -
Deadly Dubai floods made worse by climate change
But it rains so rarely in the region that scientists do not have enough data to be fully sure.BBC News - Top stories - Climate -
The Uncomfortable Truth About the UK’s Climate Policies
Britain’s former climate adviser says the country’s future plans are weak, climate protests are no longer helpful, and working closely with Big Oil is a jarring necessity.Wired - Tech - Climate