In Spain’s Mallorca, 20,000 people join anti-tourism demonstration

Some 20,000 protesters hit the streets of Palma in Mallorca Sunday for a mass demonstration against overtourism, demanding changes to a touristic model they say is harming the Spanish Mediterranean island.

Tonnes of COVID healthcare waste exposes waste management failures – EURACTIV.com

A report from World Health Organisation (WHO) found that COVID-19 response resulted in ‘tens of thousands of tonnes’ of additional medical waste, calling for better management of health care waste at all levels, from hospitals to landfills.

Moscow denies banning US diplomats from their compound ahead of deadline

Russia has not barred US diplomatic staff from retrieving their belongings from the suburban residence at Serebryany Bor on the outskirts of Moscow, a foreign ministry source said, refuting claims that access to the recreational compound had been denied ahead of the deadline to vacate the premises.

Environmental assessment to delay THAAD deployment in South Korea

The deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) in South Korea was expected to be delayed as President Moon Jae-in ordered a legitimate environmental evaluation over the U.S. missile shield installation.

Hillary Clinton breaks with Obama on Arctic oil drilling

US Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton on Tuesday distanced herself from President Barack Obama's fresh approval for offshore drilling in the Arctic.