Carbon credits ‘like printing money’
The vast majority of carbon credits generated by Russia and Ukraine do not represent cuts in emissions, according to a new study. BBC News – Europe
Craig Taylor
UK seeks data on Quebec crash victims
Britain’s Foreign Office says it is “urgently working” with Canadian authorities to learn the identity of the victims of a plane crash in which six people died. BBC News – UK
‘Suicides’ over Ashley Madison hack
Two individuals associated with the leak of Ashley Madison customer details are reported to have taken their lives, police in Canada say. BBC News – US & Canada
Kenya court orders teacher pay rise
Kenya’s Supreme Court says that the government should abide by a lower court’s decision to give teachers a pay rise of at least 50%. BBC News – Africa
Mid-East stocks continue global fall
Stock markets in the Middle East fall sharply after a difficult week for all major global share indexes. BBC News – Business
‘Black Lives’ activists detail goals
Activists with the Black Lives Matter have released a 10 point plan to address abuses by US police forces, responding to critics who say the group lacked direction. BBC News – US & Canada