From the BBC World Service: The long-running civil war in Syria has led to fresh protests over the country’s crumbling economy; extreme inflation and a lack of basic supplies has pushed thousands to take to the streets. A major Australian property developer has apologized after calling for unemployment to rise in Australia by 50% so that people are reminded that they work for the employer — not the other way around. This weekend, Singapore plays host to Formula One’s night race and organizers have pledged to halve energy emissions by 2028. The F1 Group is aiming for net zero by 2030.