Women and girls pay high price in DR Congo Ebola outbreak
The deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has taken a disproportionate toll on women and girls, many of whom are on the frontlines caring for…
Haiti: Child malnutrition crisis worsens amid escalating violence
Haiti is facing a worsening child malnutrition crisis, with an estimated 253,725 children aged 6 to 59 months projected to suffer from acute malnutrition between June 2026 and May 2027, new UN-backed analysis…
Nepal floods: ‘Apocalyptic’ destruction signals wider climate threat across Himalayas
The catastrophic flooding that swept away entire villages in northern Nepal could occur again in the country or elsewhere in the Himalayas due to climate change.
Yemen’s humanitarian crisis growing by the hour amid spike in displacement
People displaced by the renewed fighting in Yemen have described fleeing for their lives amid shelling and gunfire, aid agencies reported on Friday, while highlighting the dramatic increase in humanitarian…
Lindsay Clancy holdout juror says he had no doubt she deliberately killed her children
It is the first time the juror, who refused to side with the others and acquit Clancy, has spoken publicly about his decision.
From old railways to an oasis of art, food and nature: how an eco-park was born in Greater Manchester
Northern Roots is launching Britain’s biggest urban farm and eco-park, in an effort to boost people’s health and wellbeingStanding in the open green space of Northern Roots, it is hard…
Weekly Roundup: Sept. 18
Yochai Benkler on the dynamics of capitalism and law’s role within it, Matthew Dimick on capital and law as social forms, and Matthew Lawrence on administrative law after transsubstantivity. Plus,…
Pluralistic: Textured (18 Sep 2026)
Today’s links Textured: The surprises are what matter. Hey look at this: Delights to delectate. Object permanence: RIP Mr Dressup; Oligarch sucker-punch; ICC v CEOs. Upcoming appearances: Berkeley, Edmonton, Boston,…
“There is No Such Thing as Natural Immunity; There is Survivor Immunity.”
We should abandon the term “nature immunity.” Professor Christopher Halkides came up with a wise replacement.
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Week in wildlife: swimming pigs, circling sharks and a fox on the cricket pitch
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world