Mining giants accused of ‘serious human rights abuses’ and ‘devastating environmental pollution’ at Colombian mine Glencore, BHP and Anglo American run a mine linked to alleged displacement of communities and ‘extreme’ impact on natural world, reports Harry Cockburn

Tunisia protests: Hundreds arrested as clashes continue Demonstrators angered by high unemployment and an economic crisis clash with police.

Alec Baldwin says 'goodbye' to Twitter 'for now' following wife Hilaria's heritage scandal Alec Baldwin has announced that he's leaving Twitter "for now" amid a scandal surrounding his wife, Hilaria Baldwin, whose heritage was recently called into question.

Biden says travel bans will stay despite Trump order The US president-elect dismisses a White House order lifting entry bans for much of Europe and Brazil.

Padres acquiring SD native Musgrove from Pirates The San Diego Padres are adding yet another pitcher to their rotation, agreeing to bring right-hander Joe Musgrove to his hometown team in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to a person familiar with the deal.

Armie Hammer 'genuinely sorry' for referring to scantily clad woman in video as 'Miss Cayman' Amid a messaging scandal, Armie Hammer has issued an apology for referring to a woman -- who was reportedly scantily clad -- as "Miss Cayman."

Andrew Sullivan rips NYT for calling Black Lives Matter riots 'isolated instances of property destruction' Former New York Magazine columnist Andrew Sullivan blasted The New York Times for its characterization of the violence that took place last year following the death of George Floyd in an attempt to separate the riots that took place on Capitol Hill earlier this month. 

‘I was so scared’: Guatemalan forces disperse migrant caravan Honduran migrants and asylum seekers say they are fleeing hurricane devastation, unemployment and violence.

If Kim Jong Un destroyed North Korea's economy to keep Covid-19 out, will sanctions stop him from pursuing nuclear weapons? After arguably the most challenging year of his near-decade rule of North Korea, Kim Jong Un is sticking to his guns.

Varlamov, Pageau lead Islanders to 1-0 win over Bruins Semyon Varlamov stopped 27 shots for his 29th career shutout, Jean-Gabriel Pageau scored with 4:09 remaining, and the New York Islanders beat the Boston Bruins 1-0 in their home opener Monday.

Activist-Minister warms to a new environment: ‘It’s really welcome pressure’ Ex-chief of Friends of the Earth Ireland now responds to complaints instead of making them

Biden shoots down Trump decision to lift UK, Brazil and EU travel bans as new Covid variants surge ‘This is not the time to be lifting restrictions on international travel,’ says Biden spokeswoman after outgoing president’s surprise announcement

Marshall Faulk says he's 'worried' for Trevor Lawrence because Urban Meyer 'hasn't developed a quarterback' Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk says that he’s "worried" about Trevor Lawrence’s future if he gets taken by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Starvation crisis looms as aid groups seek urgent Tigray access Humanitarians sound alarm for millions of people in need of emergency assistance in Ethiopia's conflict-hit region.

Putin HUMILIATED as Kremlin rebel Alexei Navalny calls for huge street protest FIERCE Vladimir Putin critic Alexei Navalny urged his fellow Russians to hold a street protest after he was remanded in custody - as the UN and West called for his immediate release.