Almost half of world’s farmers poisoned by pesticides every year, experts find
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:00:25 GMT
Study reveals that pesticide poisoning kills 11,000 people each year, with India accounting for nearly 60% of fatalitiesAlmost half of the world’s farmers are poisoned by pesticides every single year, a study has found.Using publicly available data from 2006-2023, the study, which was commissioned b
South African airline defends dramatic low-level flyby before rugby union clash
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:44:39 GMT
Cape Town stunt sparks major debate over safety risksAirlink insists flyby conducted according to regulationsA pre-game stunt involving two passenger jets flying dramatically low over a stadium in South Africa drew huge cheers from the estimated crowd of 56,000 people, but also sparked a major debat
Countries legally obliged to consider slavery reparations, says UN committee
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:54:16 GMT
Guidance says states must implement ‘comprehensive measures’ to address legacy of racial discriminationA UN committee has said countries are legally obliged to consider reparations for the transatlantic slave trade and take other measures to address the enduring legacy of racial discrimination.Gu
