French police raid on National Rally HQ prompts outrage from party leader

French police raid on National Rally HQ prompts outrage from party leader

France’s far-right National Rally party has accused authorities of a “new harassment campaign”, after police raided its headquarters in an inquiry into its campaign finances. Party president Jordan Bardella said the “spectacular and unprecedented operation” was a “serious attack on pluralism and democratic change”. Prosecutors said they were investigating potential acts of “fraud committed against…

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Africa: Our Oceans Are in Trouble – How to Move Beyond the Outrage and Start Taking Real Action

Africa: Our Oceans Are in Trouble – How to Move Beyond the Outrage and Start Taking Real Action

Our oceans are in trouble. Catches from many of the world’s fisheries are declining, with some fishing practices destroying enormous areas of the sea bed. Habitat loss through coastal development threatens many coastal ecosystems including estuaries and mangroves, which are vital nurseries for many fish species. Pollution is another threat, killing animals and damaging habitats….

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