Financing tropical forests is now a COP30 solution that is already working

The Amazon River in Brazil. Credit: Jhampier Giron M | The 30th ‘Conference of the Parties’ (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will take place from 6 to 21 November 2025 in BelĂ©m, Brazil. It will bring together world leaders, scientists, non-governmental organizations and civil society to discuss priority actions […]

Bluesky reaches 40 million users – so should your brand be on it?

As Threads and On Friday, Bluesky reported that it is now the app’s turn 40 million usersan increase from the 38 million it reported in August. So Bluesky still resonates with some users, despite seemingly dropping out of the main race for a Twitter alternative. At one point, its similarities to Twitter seemed to make […]

Instagram adds competitive insights for professional accounts

Instagram added a new one ‘Competitive Insights’ element to the professional dashboardthat allows you to contextualize and measure your account performance in a different way. As you can see in there these imagesshared by digital marketing consultant Sarah Roizmanif you have one business or creator account, Instagram’s new Competitive Insights option is now rolling out […]

Challenging elites, defending democracy: Oxfam’s Amitabh Behar speaks out

Amitabh Behar speaks to IPS at ICSW2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. Credit: Zofeen by Zofeen Ebrahim (Bangkok) Sunday November 2, 2025 Inter-Press Office BANGKOK, Nov 2 (IPS) – Speaking to IPS on the sidelines of International Civil Society Week in Bangkok (1-5 November), Amitabh Behar, Executive Director of Oxfam International and a passionate advocate for human […]

Defending truth tellers, from war zones to the digital frontlines

Marking Sunday International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journaliststhe United Nations calls for justice for those who have been silenced, and protection for those who continue to speak truth to power – both in conflict zones and on the internet where abuse spreads rapidly. “Media professionals around the world face increasing dangers in […]

‘We want to get our lives back,’ declare children from Gaza

“What we need now are notebooks, books and pens. We want to get our lives back”said a young Palestinian girl, Sham Al-Abd. She now attends Deir al-Balah Joint Elementary School, run by the UN Palestinian Refugee Agency (UNRWA). Despite the old furniture and few drawings decorating the walls of the classrooms at a school our […]

Defending democracy in a world turned upside down

CIVICUS Secretary General Mandeep Tiwana during International Civil Society Week 2025. Credit: Zofeen Ebrahim/IPS by Zofeen Ebrahim (Bangkok) Saturday November 1, 2025 Inter-Press Office BANGKOK, Nov 1 (IPS) – It’s a somber global moment as civil society actors battle assassinations, imprisonments, trumped-up charges and cuts to pro-democracy movements in a world gripped by inequality, climate […]

How to Fix SecureBoot is not enabled in Battlefield REDSEC

Battlefield REDSEC is a free-to-play game that features large-scale battles in Fort Lyndon. The game features a unique Battle Royale mode with tactical destruction. It also introduces Gauntlet, an intense knockout-style elimination mode. REDSEC also gives players access to Portal mode to create custom experiences. In this guide you will learn how to solve this […]

Grow a garden ghostly mutation multiplier

In Grow a Garden (Roblox), mutations increase the value of your crops by a standard multiplier. They also change the appearance of your crops, such as color, texture, shine, particle effects and more. Mutations are activated when weather events occur, by using tools or by planting special seeds. Most mutations can be obtained automatically when […]