U.S. firefighters in final push for healthcare as wildfires surge
As climate change drives more wildfires and makes the job more dangerous than ever, U.S. firefighters may finally receive long fought for medical benefits to deal with cancers and other work-related diseases
At least 3,000 have died in Ukraine for want of disease treatment, WHO says
At least 3,000 people had died in Ukraine since Russia's invasion in February because they had been unable to access treatments for chronic diseases such as HIV/AIDS and cancer, say WHO
OPINION: To win climate action in Africa, add trust and stir
A fair transition cannot be achieved by celebrating green development while sacrificing justice
Some Ukrainian refugees return home despite the dangers
Millions of Ukrainians have headed to Poland, Germany and beyond since Russia invaded, but some are starting to return even as the fighting continues
Five insights from UNESCO’s World Press Freedom Day Conference
This year’s UNESCO World Press Freedom Day conference in Uruguay saw policymakers, journalists and media practitioners come together to discuss matters of press freedom, privacy and sustainability within a sector facing existential digital threats, surging violence and unregulated surveillance. The Thomson Reuters Foundation (TRF) outlines five key trends that emerged at the conference.
OPINION: Strong internet legislation bonds societies
Putting an end to surveillance advertising and online platforms’ manipulative practices that peddle hate and disinformation, and holding online platforms to account make the Digital Services Act a unique constitution for the digital world.
Can Europe survive without Russian oil? Nuclear power may be key
The EU ban on Russian fossil fuels over the war in Ukraine has forced Europe to reconsider nuclear as an energy alternative that could help meet ambitious climate change goals
World Press Freedom Day: How the Thomson Reuters Foundation supports independent media and journalists
Today marks World Press Freedom Day. It comes at a time when press freedom has been declining around the world for over a decade, with COVID-19 further being exploited as a pretext to stifle critical reporting and with the safety of journalists worsening year after year. In this piece, the Foundation highlights its ongoing efforts to support media freedom and independent journalism around the world.
U.S. Supreme Court backs Christian group in Boston flag flap
After Boston refused to fly a flag bearing the image of a cross, the Supreme Court has ruled the city violated the free speech rights of a Christian Group
Romania must reject Hungary-style anti-LGBT bill, rights groups say
Human rights groups in Romania warn a bill banning gay propaganda in schools could legitimise discrimination against the LGBT community