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No new permits for LNG exports: a political trick for eco-minded

The US government signaled its decision to halt the issuance of new permits for liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, including licenses for constructing new terminals....

Congress Careens Toward Border Security Showdown as Foreign Aid, Shutdown Fights Loom

Movement on a key fight over border security is poised to be the main determinant of whether Congress considers a White House foreign aid package or averts a partial...

Trump Appeals Colorado ‘Insurrection Clause’ Ruling to Supreme Court

Former President Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court to reverse a decision by Colorado’s high court banning him from the ballot for participating in an insurrection....

EU Council President Charles Michel to step down early

Charles Michel has said he will step down as European Council president early so that he can stand as a Member of the European Parliament. The Belgian politician’s...

Activists united against Norway’s plans for deep sea mining

International activists and environmental organisations gathered outside the Norwegian Parliament on Tuesday as the vote to approve the opening for deep sea mining was...

China, the Environment, and the return of David Cameron as British Foreign Secretary

The issue of environmental sustainability has increasingly taken centre stage in global political discourse. Nations worldwide are navigating the intricate balance...

Biden’s administration deports more illegals than Trump did

The United States has repatriated over 142,000 undocumented migrants to more than 170 countries, a figure twice as high as the previous year, as indicated by the annual...

A suspect cannot be compelled to provide the password for a phone to the police

The U.S. Utah Supreme Court has ruled that a suspect cannot be compelled to provide the password for his phone to the police. The ruling was made in a case involving a...

Contaminated cantaloupes revealed as the cause of the deadly salmonella outbreak

A salmonella outbreak associated with cantaloupes has resulted in the deaths of eight individuals in the United States and Canada. The outbreak has been linked to...

COVID-19 exposure at Westchester County

Marco Rubio and colleagues ask Biden to ban travel to and from China

Five Republican senators, led by Marco Rubio, are urging the Biden administration to implement a travel ban between the United States and China. Their call is motivated...