Supporters of biodiversity credits see them as a crucial financial tool to protect ecosystems, but critics warn that without proper regulation, they could repeat the failures of previous environmental markets, leading to ineffective conservation and potential greenwashing.
King Charles III has embarked on his first tour of Australia as monarch, stirring renewed debate over the nation's ties to the British monarchy and calls for republicanism, amid his ongoing battle with cancer and a broader Commonwealth reckoning on reparations for slavery.
The UN has reaffirmed its decision to keep peacekeepers in their current positions along the Israel-Lebanon border despite escalating violence and recent injuries to several UN personnel, amid calls from Israel for their relocation.
Germany secured a place in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over the Netherlands, while France, Italy, and Hungary also notched key wins in their respective group matches.
French football star Kylian Mbappe has vehemently denied allegations of rape currently under investigation by Swedish police, dismissing the claims as "fake news" linked to his ongoing financial dispute with his former club, Paris Saint-Germain.