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Australia scorched by record 50°C heat as wildfires rage across the country
SYDNEY — A record-breaking heatwave is scorching southeastern Australia, fueling major wildfires and leaving thousands of residents without power as temperatures climb to unprecedented levels.…
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Reporter witnesses dual climate crisis across drought-stricken Kenya and flooded Mozambique
Extreme weather disasters documented just weeks apart underscore the escalating impact of climate change across Africa. In Kenya’s Mandera district, a severe drought has parched riverbeds and caused critical water shorta…
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Spain to grant legal status to 500,000 undocumented migrants
The Spanish government has announced a plan to legalize the status of undocumented migrants, a measure expected to benefit at least 500,000 people.…
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US aircraft carrier moves toward Iran as both sides exchange stern warnings
The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group has arrived in the Middle East to bolster regional security, U.S. Central Command confirmed Monday.…
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Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 34 with dozens still missing
JAKARTA, Indonesia — The death toll from a massive landslide on Indonesia’s Java island has risen to 34, with dozens of people still missing days after a torrent of mud swept through a mountain village, officials said We…
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At least 18 dead, hundreds rescued after ferry sinks in the Philippines
ZAMBOANGA, Philippines — A ferry carrying more than 350 people sank early Monday off an island in the southern Philippines, leaving at least 18 people dead.…
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Doomsday Clock hits 85 seconds to midnight, the closest to catastrophe in history
WASHINGTON — Atomic scientists have set the Doomsday Clock for 2026 at 85 seconds to midnight, the closest the symbolic timepiece has ever been to a global catastrophe.…
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US threatens force in Venezuela as Democrats accuse Trump of targeting oil
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that the United States is prepared to use military force in Venezuela if alternative measures fail to secure cooperation.…
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Warming climate forces Antarctic penguins to breed earlier, threatening some species
Antarctic penguins are shifting their life cycles in response to climate change, with breeding seasons now beginning nearly two weeks earlier than they did a decade ago, according to a new 10-year study.…
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Lawmaker among 15 killed in Colombia plane crash
All 15 people on board a plane operated by Colombia’s state-owned airline Satena were killed Tuesday when the aircraft crashed in a rugged mountainous region.…
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UN warns world is entering an era of 'global water bankruptcy'
The world has entered an era of "global water bankruptcy," according to a recent United Nations report that warns human-managed water systems have passed a critical tipping point.…
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Israel finds final hostage, paving way for new phase of Gaza ceasefire
TEL AVIV – Israel has recovered the body of the final hostage held in the Gaza Strip, clearing a path for the next phase of a ceasefire agreement with Hamas, officials announced Monday.…
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England and Wales water bills soar as consumers pay for crumbling infrastructure
LONDON — Households across England and Wales will see their water bills rise by an average of £33 starting in April, according to figures released by the industry lobby group Water UK.…
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EU and India sign historic trade deal to hedge against US risks
EU and India Seal Landmark Trade Deal to Double Exports, Hedge Against U.S. Volatility The European Union and India have finalized a landmark trade agreement aimed at doubling EU exports to the South Asian nation by 2032…
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Final Gaza hostage returns as Trump plan moves to next phase
The Israeli military has recovered the body of Sgt. Ran Gvili, a police officer killed during the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack and subsequently taken to the Gaza Strip.…
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Experts warn of 'dangerous and addictive' social media algorithms targeting children
Global crisis: Social media algorithms harming "unsuspecting" children Social media platforms are fueling a global crisis by exposing children to "dangerous and addictive" algorithms, according to a statement released re…
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Dozens dead, half a million without power as winter storm lashes US
WASHINGTON — A massive blizzard has killed more than 40 people across the United States, burying the Northeast in snow and leaving the South gripped by a deep freeze.…
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North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles amid US-South Korea security talks
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles into the sea Tuesday, South Korean and Japanese officials said, as Washington and Seoul held talks to coordinate their defense posture against…
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China executes 11 for running major fraud operations based in Myanmar
BEIJING — China on Thursday executed 11 people linked to criminal syndicates in Myanmar, including "key members" of fraud operations that have fueled a multi-billion dollar illicit industry, state media reported.…
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India and EU sign major trade deal to counter US tariff policies
India and the European Union have reached a landmark trade agreement, signaling a major shift in global commerce following months of escalating trade tensions with the United States.…