Climate

Medicine

Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather

As heatwaves hit the UK and other regions, health officials warn of increased risks, especially for the elderly and vulnerable. Here are six ways to stay cool and safe.

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Baseball

Barbados PM Announces Slavery Reparations Manifesto

Barbados’s prime minister, Mia Mottley, has announced a new manifesto from Caribbean leaders asserting the 'moral, ethical and legal case' for reparations over damage caused by hundreds of years of enslavement, according to The Guardian.

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Heritage

Ancient Oak Tree Sheltered Robin Hood Has Died

A 1,200-year-old oak tree in England's Sherwood Forest, long believed to have sheltered the legendary outlaw Robin Hood, has died, according to the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB).

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Corporate

Titan Sub Design Flaws and Groupthink Central to Disaster

Canadian safety officials have issued a damning report on the catastrophic final voyage of the Titan submersible, finding that the US company behind the expedition was overcome by “groupthink” and “confirmation bias,” according to the report.

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Europe

Austria vs Jordan World Cup 2026 Match Preview

Austria faces Jordan in Group J at the 2026 World Cup, with the host nation aiming to secure a win in its first appearance in 28 years. Jordan, making its debut, will look to avoid a heavy defeat.

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Africa

South African Jazz Legend Abdullah Ibrahim Dies at 91

South African jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim has died at the age of 91, according to his family. He passed away peacefully in Germany after a short illness.

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Markets

Jamaican beach access campaigners go to court to fight privatisation of coast

Jamaican beach access campaigners are preparing to go to court next week to challenge the government's decision to cut off access to more beaches. They argue that this move favors private investors and tourists while harming local communities.

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Corporate

El Niño Threatens Weather Extremes, Scientists Confirm

El Niño - the natural Pacific weather pattern that pushes up global temperatures - has officially begun, US scientists say.

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US Politics

Trump targeting immigrants from climate-vulnerable countries

A Guardian analysis shows that Trump’s immigration policies are primarily targeting people from the 22 most climate-vulnerable countries out of 39 with entry restrictions.

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Americas

Argentinians Queue Miles for Rockstar ‘Not Just a Singer’

Argentinians lined up for more than 7km to mourn Carlos 'Indio' Solari, a rock star whose influence was largely unknown outside Argentina and Uruguay, according to The Guardian.

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Descubrimiento

Selvas de manglares recuperan 12.000 km2 tras décadas de destrucción

Los bosques de manglares muestran signos de recuperación tras años de destrucción causada por el hombre, según un nuevo estudio.

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Discovery

Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction

Mangrove forests are showing signs of recovery after years of human-driven destruction, according to a new study.

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Public Health

US plans to fight flesh-eating screwworm with flies and dogs

U.S. agriculture and health officials have outlined a plan to combat a flesh-eating parasite detected in the U.S. for the first time since 1966, according to the BBC.

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Football

FIFA World Cup 2026: Key Facts and Fan Reactions

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring 48 teams and hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, kicks off on June 11. The tournament will see Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and other stars compete for the title.

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アジア太平洋

カーラーに3日遅れでモンスーン到達

インド気象省は、モンスーンがカーラーに3日遅れで到達したが、収穫を確保したと発表した。

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Asia Pacific

Monsoon rain reaches Kerala 3 days late but on time to save Indian harvests

Monsoon rain arrived in Kerala three days late but on time to secure India’s harvests, according to the Meteorological Department.

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US Politics

Hilton and Becerra Lead California Governor’s Race

In California's June 2 gubernatorial primary, Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra led the race with 27% and 26% of early votes counted, according to USA Today.

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Football

Real Madrid May Bring Mourinho Back If Perez Wins Election

Real Madrid's president, Florentino Perez, has announced that Jose Mourinho will return to manage the club if he wins the upcoming presidential election, according to Al Jazeera.

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Diplomacy & Trade

UN Warns 90% Chance of El Nino as Extreme Weather Looms

The United Nations’ climate agency has warned of an increased risk of extreme weather due to an emerging El Nino pattern, with a 90 percent chance of it forming by November, according to the World Meteorological Organization.

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Africa

Mozambique Says Five Citizens Killed in South Africa Xenophobic Attacks

Mozambique said five of its nationals were killed in 'xenophobic attacks' in South Africa at the weekend, according to the government’s media office. Efforts are underway to repatriate hundreds more.

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Elections

Colombia’s Far-Right Candidate Espriella Wins First Round of Vote

Colombian right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella emerged as the top vote-getter in the first round of the 2026 presidential election but fell short of an outright victory, according to Todo Alicante and Modern Ghana. The second round is scheduled for June 21.

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Asia Pacific

Wildfires devastate richer areas despite fewer hectares burned globally

Global wildfires burned 335 million hectares in 2025, the second-lowest since 2002, but the year was among the most destructive for wealthier regions like California, Canada, and South Korea, according to a new study.

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Basketball

Delhi’s Poor Prioritize Survival as 45C Heat Intensifies

As temperatures in Delhi hit 45C, informal workers prioritize earning daily wages over personal safety, according to BBC reports.

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Policy & Law

Pattie Gonia Drag Queen Challenges Patagonia Trademark Lawsuit

Drag queen Pattie Gonia has called on outdoor apparel company Patagonia to drop a lawsuit that claims the performer is causing 'irreparable' harm to its brand, according to the BBC.

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Europe

Portugal Breaks Hottest May Record at 40.3C as Europe Endures Heatwave

Portugal has recorded a new hottest day in May with 40.3C in Mora, breaking its previous record of 40C set in 2001, as Europe continues to endure a sweltering heatwave, according to the BBC.

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