Leather exempted from EU's landmark deforestation law

Published on July 22, 2026

Campaigners say the move weakens the EU's flagship anti-deforestation law by exempting a product linked to forest loss in key producer countries.

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Security Council LIVE: Can critical minerals fuel peace instead of conflict?

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The Security Council meets this morning to debate critical minerals — the lithium, cobalt and copper powering the clean energy transition. Demand is set to triple by 2030. The question: will this mineral wealth build peace and prosperity, or fund conflict and corruption? Follow live updates throughout the day.

Extreme heat takes toll on Dhaka's informal workers

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