Warraq Island: A case of Egyptian working-class fighting displacement
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Warraq Island: A case of Egyptian working-class fighting displacement
Residents are pushing back against government pressure to vacate their homes, as the state moves forward with plans to convert the Nile island into...
Connecting continents through news: Interview with Marie Mbullu, a ‘digital ambassador for Africa’
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Connecting continents through news: Interview with Marie Mbullu, a ‘digital ambassador for Africa’
Marie Mbullu’s content on TikTok has driven real-world impact, sparking conversations, influencing perceptions, and even connecting innovators wi...
History or productivity? Jamaica erupts over national holiday proposal
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History or productivity? Jamaica erupts over national holiday proposal
“Comfort and convenience cannot be our response to the deaths and atrocities of the Middle Passage.”
When there is no homeland: Stateless people of the former USSR
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When there is no homeland: Stateless people of the former USSR
Being stateless often means that you cannot open a bank account, register property, get married, enroll a child in school, find a job, or even see ...
Saving an Aussie emblem from extinction: The greater bilby
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Saving an Aussie emblem from extinction: The greater bilby
"Bilbies are one of Australia’s most popular native marsupial species, but sadly also one of its most threatened, so those that look after bilbie...
Sarajevo photographer Almin Zrno and art as an act of giving
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Sarajevo photographer Almin Zrno and art as an act of giving
“I try to raise awareness of certain taboos in our society and break down prejudices."
Brazilians raise debate on reducing working hours through the ‘VAT movement’
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Brazilians raise debate on reducing working hours through the ‘VAT movement’
The “Life Beyond Work” movement aims to challenge the current labor law, which mandates eight-hour workdays and four hours on Saturdays, totali...
Photo essay: From royal patronage to modern artisans, Udaipur, India's rich leather legacy
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Photo essay: From royal patronage to modern artisans, Udaipur, India's rich leather legacy
As the world celebrates UNESCO's Intangible Heritage Day, it’s the moment to reflect on Udaipur’s leatherwork — a legacy deeply rooted i...
Starlink resists making changes in identifying users in Brazil's Amazon region
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Starlink resists making changes in identifying users in Brazil's Amazon region
In Brazil, Starlink antennas have become instruments “for conducting environmental crimes,” yet the company is resisting calls to add increased...
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