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UAE names its oil company chief to lead UN climate talks

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United Arab Emirates on Thursday named a veteran technocrat who both leads Abu Dhabi's state-run oil company and oversees its renewable energy efforts to be the president of the upcoming United Nations climate ...

Scotland's councils face 'hardest spending choices in years'

The Accounts Commission says local authorities may have to axe services as they struggle with inflation, the cost of living and the impact of Covid. It says two thirds will have to use ...

Private school tax breaks inexcusable, says Labour

Labour has called tax breaks for private schools "inexcusable," as it renewed its call to strip them of their charitable status. Shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson said the move would raise vital funds for the state sector.

Explainer: Peru protests: What is behind the violence?

Reuters

Reuters

Jan 12 (Reuters) - At least 40 people have died in clashes between Peruvian security forces and protesters in the Andean country's worst outbreak of violence in over 20 years, as demonstrators call for systemic political changes and accountability for ...

Antigovernment protests spread across Peru and near tourist draw of Machu Picchu

LIMA, Peru — Protests against Peruvian President Dina Boluarte's government that have left 48 people dead since they began a month ago spread through the south of the Andean country on Wednesday with new clashes reported in the tourist city of Cusco.

WATCH: NASA says 2022 was one of the warmest years on record

But scientists say average temperatures aren't what really affects people. What hits and hurts people are how the warming makes extreme weather events, such as heat waves, floods, droughts and storms worse or more frequent or both, they said.

NASUWT teaching union fails to meet ballot turnout

Nine out of every 10 teachers who voted in a ballot over pay in England and Wales were in favour of striking, a union says. But the NASUWT union also reported a 42% turnout - below the threshold needed for lawful strike action.

Protests against Peru's government spread with new clashes in Cusco

Health officials in Cusco said 37 civilians and six police officers were injured after protesters tried to take over the city's airport, where many foreign tourists arrive to see sites including the nearby Incan citadel of Machu Picchu.

Ancient DNA Charts Native Americans' Journeys to Asia Thousands of Years Ago

Smithsonian

Smithsonian

Analysis of ten Eurasian individuals, up to 7,500 years old, gives a new picture of movement across continents. Brian Handwerk. Science Correspondent. January 12, 2023 11:00 a.m.. Grave Site A grave with bones that were analyzed. Nadezhda F. Stepanova.

Girl Guides of Canada rename its Brownies after members share experiences of racism

The Girl Guides of Canada has renamed its Brownies branch after current and former members said the name caused them harm and prevented or delayed their decision to join. Embers – the new branch name for 7- and 8-year-olds announced on Wednesday ...