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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Due to unprecedented shifts in the international development sector, we've made the difficult decision to close our news brand, Context. A full statement with further information, including our enhanced offering for the communities we serve, can be found here: bit.ly/4tQhsJF
Statement that reads: Due to unprecedented shifts in the international development sector, we've made the difficult decision to close our news brand, Context. 

A full statement with further information, including our enhanced offering for the communities we serve, can be found on the Thomson Reuters Foundation website.
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Mexico's data centre boom is powering AI growth, but renewable energy is struggling to keep up. Big Tech is relying on fossil fuels as demand surges. ✍️ Diana Baptista and Fintan McDonnell report 🔗 www.context.news/just-transition/ai…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
In Brazil's Mato Grosso, over 700 seed gatherers are helping restore forests using native seeds. ✍️ Andre Cabette Fabio reports 🔗 www.context.news/nature/brazils-see…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Europe's carbon border tax is now in effect, reshaping how the EU links climate policy and global trade. ✍️ Bhasker Tripathi reports 🔗 www.context.news/net-zero/how-will-…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
President Trump's second term marked a shift in U.S. climate policy, with a focus on deregulation and fossil fuels. What does this mean for coal, renewables, and energy prices? ✍️ David Sherfinski reports 🔗 www.context.news/climate-risks/what…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
A year into President Trump's second term, abortion laws in the U.S. remain patchy. ✍️ David Sherfinski reports 🔗 www.context.news/money-power-people…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Today marks 1,000 days since the start of the war in Sudan. ✍️ Emma Batha reports 🔗 www.context.news/socioeconomic-incl…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
With thousands of manufacturers and few inspectors, India's vast pharma industry faces quality challenges. ✍️ Priyanka Pulla and Paul Eccles report 🔗 www.context.news/money-power-people…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
From adding finance to making sure loss and damage funds reach vulnerable populations, climate adaptation is an increasingly crucial topic as extreme weather events disrupt daily life. ✍️ Mariejo Ramos reports 🔗 www.context.news/nature/five-climat…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
A oily spill that spewed toxic waste into a protected strait off the Philippines has raised concerns about governance of the nation's rich waterways. ✍️ Mariejo Ramos reports 🔗 www.context.news/nature/protected-a…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
A boom in U.S. data centres is devouring fossil fuels in Mexico - and hitting locals with power cuts and pollution. ✍️ Diana Baptista and Fintan McDonnell report 🔗 www.context.news/just-transition/ai…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
"If the world ignores Myanmar now, it will see the same digital oppression replicated elsewhere." ✍️ Wai Phyo Myint, a digital rights advocate and Asia Pacific Policy Analyst at Access Now, writes for Context. 🔗 www.context.news/digital-rights/opi…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Wads of cash, speedboats, booze and mobile phones. Context identified more than 100 active Tiktok accounts that appear to be run by members of guerilla and paramilitary groups. ✍️ Nicolas Torres reports 🔗 www.context.news/big-tech/how-armed…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
A pilot project in Virginia using AI-driven systems has seen recycling rates increase, with potential impacts for landfill management and material recovery. ✍️ Carey L. Biron reports 🔗 www.context.news/ai/us-cities-look-…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
"Progress is fragile and 2026 must be the year of action and accountability on gender rights." ✍️ Maliha Khan, CEO of Women Deliver writes for Context. 🔗 www.context.news/money-power-people…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Britain has written to Syrians who have rebuilt their lives in the country and applied to permanently settle, threatening to end their refugee status. ✍️Emma Batha reports 🔗 www.context.news/socioeconomic-incl…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
In West Africa's Guinea, villagers say mining for the critical mineral bauxite has polluted water and decreased crop yields. ✍️ Jaume Portell Caño reports 🔗 www.context.news/just-transition/cr…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
"COP30 agreed to triple adaptation finance, but the fashion industry needs adaptation measures now." ✍️ Jason Judd and Kalpona Akter write for Context. 🔗 www.context.news/just-transition/op…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Once a panoramic view of dense spruce forests, the Lörmecke-Turm tower in Germany's Arnsberg now overlooks a plateau shaped by bark beetle infestation and climate extremes. ✍️ Joanna Gill reports 🔗 www.context.news/nature/how-german-…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Mexico's data centre boom is powering the global rise of AI, but energy demands are outpacing renewable infrastructure. ✍️ Diana Baptista and Fintan McDonnell report 🔗 www.context.news/just-transition/ai…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
A recent industrial spill in Negros Island has highlighted the importance of robust environmental governance. The incident affected local fishing communities. ✍️ Mariejo Ramos reports 🔗 www.context.news/nature/protected-a…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
Philosophy is central to ongoing debates over AI and ethics, says Cansu Canca, founder of AI Ethics Lab. ✍️ David Sherfinski reports 🔗 www.context.news/ai/q-and-a-ai-ethi…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
2025 has been a year of LGBTQ+ setbacks, with rights vanishing, funding slashed and hostility on the rise. ✍️ Lucy Middleton 🔗 www.context.news/socioeconomic-incl…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
After Nigeria declared a nationwide emergency over the surge in kidnappings, Donald Trump threatened military action. But experts say this could make things worse. ✍️ Bukola Adebayo reports 🔗 www.context.news/money-power-people…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
AI use surged in the U.S. last year, shaping immigration enforcement, workplace automation, and even grief tech. ✍️ David Sherfinski reports 🔗 www.context.news/surveillance/the-m…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Online gambling is on the rise in Mozambique, with young people increasingly drawn to betting platforms. ✍️ Samuel Comé reports 🔗 www.context.news/socioeconomic-incl…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
From Mexico to Nepal, Gen Z protests marked 2025, driven by concerns over corruption, economic uncertainty, and social change. ✍️ Annie Banerji reports 🔗 www.context.news/money-power-people…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Michigan's attorney general shared concerns about same-sex marriage, noting that state-level bans could return if the Supreme Court overturns its 2015 ruling. ✍️ Lucy Middleton reports 🔗 www.context.news/socioeconomic-incl…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
After protests to highlight the daily toll of gender-based violence, the South African government has classified violence against women as a national disaster. ✍️ Kim Harrisberg reports 🔗 www.context.news/money-power-people…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Climate lawsuits are on the rise, reaching top courts and setting new precedents. Over 3,000 cases have been filed across 60 countries, with a growing number in the Global South. ✍️ Joanna Gill reports 🔗 www.context.news/climate-justice/cl…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Brazil's Congress has approved changes to environmental licensing, introducing a fast-track process for strategic projects. The new law may impact the Amazon. ✍️ Andre Cabette Fabio reports 🔗 www.context.news/nature/how-brazils…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
As wildfires intensify, experts highlight the risks of plastic in building materials. ✍️ Carey Biron reports 🔗 www.context.news/climate-risks/as-w…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Clothes sold in Europe could soon carry digital passports, offering details on materials, energy use, and supply chain. ✍️ Md. Tahmid Zami reports 🔗 www.context.news/just-transition/pa…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Mount Kenya's last glacier is nearing its end. Nearly 2 billion people depend on mountain water for daily needs ✍️ Nita Bhalla reports 🔗 www.context.news/nature/mt-kenya-gl…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Deborah Meaden discusses how businesses are navigating environmental changes, including the rise of 'green hushing' and the journey toward more transparent practices. 🔗 www.context.news/net-zero/q-and-a-d…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Britain's foreign aid spending fell by nearly £1.3bn in 2024, marking the first decline in five years. ✍️ Lin Taylor reports 🔗 www.context.news/socioeconomic-incl…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
"As excitement around AI for development grow, it’s important to stay grounded in common sense solutions." ✍️ Kathleen Siminyu, AI Researcher, writes for Context. 🔗 www.context.news/ai/opinion/ai-will…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Red Hook, NYC has seen a surge in warehouses since the pandemic, bringing more trucks and increased local traffic. ✍️ Carey Biron reports 🔗 www.context.news/nature/us-communit…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
Biometric IDs are expanding across Africa, now used in 49 of 54 countries for access to services like healthcare and voting. But, millions remain excluded. ✍️ Kim Harrisberg reports 🔗 www.context.news/digital-rights/are…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
From AI regulation shifts to youth protests, internet shutdowns, digital border controls, and climate impacts of data centres—2026 is set to redefine the digital landscape. ✍️ Lin Taylor reports 🔗 www.context.news/digital-rights/ai-…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
"Syria has entered its quietest period in more than a decade but children still face a crisis." ✍️ Rafif Dahbour, communications specialist at War Child, writes for Context. 🔗 www.context.news/socioeconomic-incl…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
European countries tightened migration policies in 2025, with new EU asylum rules set for 2026. ✍️ Joanna Gill and Lin Taylor report 🔗 www.context.news/socioeconomic-incl…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
U.S. foreign aid spending dropped from $68B to $32B in 2025 after USAID closed. Program cuts have impacted food, health, and child survival worldwide. ✍️ Nita Bhalla reports 🔗 www.context.news/socioeconomic-incl…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Solar power overtook coal in 2025, rising to 8.8% of global electricity. AI is are reshaping energy demand, while global uncertainty keeps fossil fuels in the spotlight. ✍️ Jack Graham reports 🔗 www.context.news/just-transition/re…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
"In Gaza and parts of Africa, we've seen how vulnerable food systems can be and we must act urgently to strengthen them worldwide." ✍️ Stefanos Fotiou writes for Context. 🔗 www.context.news/climate-risks/opin…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
After the fall of Bashar al-Assad, Syrian families like Fareed Fakhoury's in the UK face ongoing uncertainty. ✍️ Emma Batha reports 🔗 www.context.news/socioeconomic-incl…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Street vendors in U.S. cities are facing new challenges amid increased immigration enforcement. ✍️ Carey L. Biron reports 🔗 www.context.news/money-power-people…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Satellite images reveal much of Africa remains in darkness, despite leading the world in solar potential. Around 58% of the continent faces energy poverty. ✍️ Kim Harrisberg reports. 🔗 www.context.news/just-transition/in…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
The life and death of Sam Dela Cruz shows the risks faced by migrant fishers. Issues remain challenges for thousands. ✍️ Raizza Bello and Mariejo Ramos report. 🔗 www.context.news/money-power-people…
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Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
"Regenerative school meals improve health, learning, and earning potential, and Brazil is a pioneer." ✍️ Elizabeth Yes and Gonzalo Muñoz write for Context. 🔗 www.context.news/rethinking-the-eco…
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