BBC: Nature crisis: Humans 'threaten 1m species with extinction'
On land, in the seas, in the sky, the devastating impact of humans on nature is laid bare in a compelling UN report.
One million animal and plant species are now threatened with extinction.
Nature everywhere is declining at a speed never previously seen and our need for ever more food and energy are the main drivers.
These trends can be halted, the study says, but it will take "transformative change" in every aspect of how humans interact with nature.
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MIDDLE EAST
Israel’s Gaza blockade under scrutiny after latest violence.
Israel and Gaza reach ceasefire agreement amid tense calm. Gaza ceasefire halts fighting between Israel and Palestinians.
Idlib air raids kill several amid heaviest fighting in months.
Carrier strike force heading to the Middle East to counter Iran threats.
Iranian threat that prompted deployment of US carrier, bombers to Middle East ‘is real’, official warns.
A Ramadan 'full of mortar shells' in Yemen.
Central bank strike cripples Lebanon stock exchange.
Turkey won't be deterred by U.S. sanctions on missile systems purchase, VP says.
Turkish Kurd leader Ocalan meets lawyers for first time since 2011.
Istanbul mayoral vote to be held again, election officials rule.
Jordan loses ICC appeal over failure to arrest Bashir.
ASIA
Trump discusses North Korea with Japan's Abe after tests.
'India shelling' kills two in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
Security high in restive Kashmir as India votes again.
US-Taliban peace talks paused for first day of Ramadan.
Afghan government tackles displacement as millions face eviction.
S Korea, US agree to deal with missile launches by Pyongyang 'prudently' - Seoul.
All suspects in Sri Lanka bombings arrested or dead: acting police chief.
Sri Lanka: Curfew imposed after religious tension rises in Negombo. Christian-Muslim clashes rock Easter attacks town in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka expels 600 foreigners after Easter bombings.
Papua New Guinea PM plays down leadership challenge.
AFRICA
Libya's Haftar urges troops to 'wipe out' military opposition.
Ethnic attacks in Mali killed 18 civilians this week - peacekeeping mission.
Oil tanker explosion kills dozens in Niger.
Sudan protesters vow to continue sit-in during Ramadan.
Sudan mediators look to break deadlock in power transfer talks.
Brother of Algeria’s ex-President Bouteflika placed in custody by military judge.
A fateful election for South Africa's ANC.
EUROPE
Czechs protest for second week against new justice minister over meddling fears.
Russia says it won't ground Sukhoi plane despite fatal crash-landing.
Black boxes recovered from Russian Aeroflot crash that killed 41. Russian plane fire: Investigators recover flight recorders.
Stevo Pendarovski wins North Macedonia's presidential election. Pro-western candidate wins North Macedonia election.
US urges Turkey against drilling off Cyprus.
Carles Puigdemont cleared to run in EU election.
Italy’s Berlusconi picks up EU campaign outside hospital.
German parents may face fine for refusing measles vaccination.
Baby Sussex is here! Prince Harry reveals he is 'absolutely thrilled' after Meghan gives birth at home to 7lb 3oz boy at 5.26am - and says he's 'incredibly proud' of wife and his son is 'absolutely to die for!'.
AMERICAS
Treasury denies Democrats’ request for Trump tax returns.
Pompeo slams China, Russia for 'aggressive' Arctic behaviour.
US Democrats set contempt vote for Barr over Mueller report. Democrats set to hold Barr in contempt over Mueller report.
Democrats losing independents on Trump impeachment: poll.
Michael Cohen, Trump's one-time aide who turned on him, goes to jail.
Venezuelan FM: Russian military presence could be expanded.
Venezuela opposition holds vigil for killed protesters.
Venezuela's top diplomat says CIA behind attempts to overthrow Maduro's government.
Panama Electoral Tribunal declares Laurentino Cortizo winner.
Canada pressures US to help resolve dispute with China over arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
France challenged over refusal to allow jihadist's children home.
Islamic State loyalists fight on in Libya.
ISIS will target Christians in annual Ramadan offensive, think tank predicts.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
US stocks slide after threat from Trump to raise tariffs.
Chinese delegation will come to the US for trade talks after Trump tariff threat.
Chinese negotiators still eye US trip despite Trump tariffs.
Apple braces for EU investigation after Spotify complaint.
Boeing knew about 737 MAX problems for months, but didn't tell FAA until after 2018 Lion Air crash.
'Avengers' blast past 'Titanic' to all-time No. 2.
