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Donald Trump tampers with Brazil's democracy

In the run-up to October's election, the US president has been using diplomatic pressure to undermine Brazilian sovereignty and bolster Flávio Bolsonaro.

  • U.S. president Donald Trump pressures Brazil's democracy.
  • Trump aims to support son Flávio Bolsonaro in October election.
  • U.S. interference in Brazil dates back to 1964 coup.

The South Pacific's struggle for climate justice

Some of the world's smallest states have taken their climate fight to the highest international court, shifting the debate from pleas for help to questions of human rights and state responsibility.

  • Pacific islands suffer severe climate impacts despite low emissions
  • Islanders protest climate injustice in international court
  • UN chief recognizes Pacific as climate disaster frontline

The flamingo revolution soars on

Albania's Adriatic coast, concrete-free until now, is beginning to suffer from tourism-led development. Winning political support for projects seems to be easy – especially if your name is Trump.

  • Southern Albania's Adriatic coast transforms due to tourism-focused development.
  • Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner express interest in luxury resorts with private beaches.
  • Edi Rama, Albania's prime minister, and Kushner discuss potential investment.

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