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‘Mossad cell’ arrested over plans to provoke violence during ongoing protests in Iran, Tehran claims

Members of an armed cell who allegedly worked with Israel’s Mossad spy agency and planned to provoke violence during protests in Iran have been detained, Tehran’s Intelligence Ministry has told local media. … Read More >‘Mossad cell’ arrested over plans to provoke violence during ongoing protests in Iran, Tehran claims

Japanese PM Suga says record number of Covid cases ‘not a problem’ for the Olympics despite growing pressure

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga dismissed concerns over the record high Covid-19 numbers on Tuesday amid dissent over the country’s hosting of the Summer Olympic Games. … Read More >Japanese PM Suga says record number of Covid cases ‘not a problem’ for the Olympics despite growing pressure

COP 26: Aggressive action must be taken this decade to save the world from climate change

On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to Prof. Peter Smith of Scotland’s Climate Change Centre of Expertise. He discusses the agenda of this year’s COP 26 climate change summit, the meteoric rise in carbon emissions and the urgent need to reach an emissions peak before drastic reductions, the need for urgent action this decade … Read More >COP 26: Aggressive action must be taken this decade to save the world from climate change

Senior cardinal of Roman Catholic Church and former close ally of Pope Francis goes on trial in $412mn fraud case

The trial of 73-year-old former cardinal Angelo Becciu over allegations he fraudulently spent $412 million of church money began in a special Vatican courtroom on Tuesday, months after he was removed from his post by Pope Francis. … Read More >Senior cardinal of Roman Catholic Church and former close ally of Pope Francis goes on trial in $412mn fraud case

Victoria and South Australia set to end Covid lockdowns, while Sydney cases continue to climb

The states of Victoria and South Australia have decided to relax their Covid measures after implementing strict snap-lockdowns. Meanwhile, coronavirus cases in New South Wales show no sign of abating despite weeks of restrictions. … Read More >Victoria and South Australia set to end Covid lockdowns, while Sydney cases continue to climb

Apparent war crimes committed during 11-day Israel-Gaza conflict, Human Rights Watch says, urging international probe

Human Rights Watch, an international NGO, has called on the International Criminal Court to launch an inquiry into apparent war crimes committed by Israeli and Palestinian armed forces during the 11-day war in May. … Read More >Apparent war crimes committed during 11-day Israel-Gaza conflict, Human Rights Watch says, urging international probe