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Jeffrey Epstein case forges a rare, cynical American consensus | Kaitlyn Buss
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Jeffrey Epstein case forges a rare, cynical American consensus | Kaitlyn Buss

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Floods and food security: the hidden costs for crops and soil
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Floods and food security: the hidden costs for crops and soil

Floods are rapidly emerging as a threat that endangers and undermines food security, health, infrastructure and economies in both the short and long term. Credit: Shutterstock Opinion by Esther Ngumbi (urbana, illinois, us) Friday February 6, 2026 Inter-Press Office URBANA, Illinois, USA, Feb 6 (IPS) – South Africa, Mozambiqueand Zimbabwe are currently experiencing severe flooding. […]

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Protecting the future of the African Ocean and why a precautionary pause on deep-sea mining is important
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Protecting the future of the African Ocean and why a precautionary pause on deep-sea mining is important

Close-up of a yellowfin tuna swimming in the sea. Credit: Freepik — EyeEm Opinion by James Alix Michel (Victoria, Seychelles) Tuesday February 3, 2026 Inter-Press Office VICTORIA, Seychelles, Feb 3 (IPS) – The world is entering a decisive period for the future of the ocean. With the entry into force of the High Seas Treaty […]

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As Korea ages, budget reforms can help secure public finances
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As Korea ages, budget reforms can help secure public finances

Well-thought-out policy changes can limit spending pressures, while creating space for caring for the elderly and responding to economic shocks. Opinion by Rahul Anand (Washington DC) Tuesday January 27, 2026 Inter-Press Office WASHINGTON DC, Jan 27 (IPS) – Korea’s population is aging faster than almost any other country. That’s because people live longer than in […]

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Uganda: democracy in name only
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Uganda: democracy in name only

Credit: Abubaker Lubowa/Reuters via Gallo Images Opinion by inés m. pousadela (Montevideo, Uruguay) Monday January 26, 2026 Inter-Press Office MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Jan 26 (IPS) – When Ugandans went to the polls on January 15, there was no doubt about the outcome. As voting began, mobile internet services ground to a halt, ensuring minimal control as […]

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