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Can the story of the 1997 Kyoto Protocol show us a way through the climate crisis?
Can the story of the 1997 Kyoto Protocol show us a way through the climate crisis?
Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson created The Jungle – a play following the lives of people in the Calais Jungle migrant camp and Little Amal, the giant puppet of a Syrian refugee who crossed the world. Their new play – which features John Prescott, Angela Merkel and Al Gore – looks at the 1997 Kyoto agreement and asks whether the groundbreaking environmental agreement offers hope for the future of the planet and politics
I wondered why Western media called the Yemen conflict an 'invisible war'. Then I saw it for myself
I wondered why Western media called the Yemen conflict an 'invisible war'. Then I saw it for myself
What the complex history of Cyprus can teach us about today's Europe
What the complex history of Cyprus can teach us about today's Europe
The people of Ecuador voted to protect the planet. Now it’s time for the international community to step up
The people of Ecuador voted to protect the planet. Now it’s time for the international community to step up
Netanyahu clinging to power has left Israel in crisis
Netanyahu clinging to power has left Israel in crisis
The UK is the worst-performing economy in the G7. Why are we doing so badly?
The UK is the worst-performing economy in the G7. Why are we doing so badly?
Andrey Kurkov: 'Ukraine is a very democratic country with a good pinch of anarchy'
Andrey Kurkov: 'Ukraine is a very democratic country with a good pinch of anarchy'
Think you could lead a country? Here's a guide to creating your own micronation
Think you could lead a country? Here's a guide to creating your own micronation
How Africa is becoming a continent of young entrepreneurs, scientists, creatives and activists
How Africa is becoming a continent of young entrepreneurs, scientists, creatives and activists
Brits told to brace for ‘cost of living crisis driven by war’ as violence unfolds in Ukraine