Climate

Elections

Heatwaves, floods and wildfires pose rising threat to democracy, report finds

Heatwaves, floods, and wildfires are increasingly threatening democratic elections, according to a report from the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance.

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Space

‘Is it life? We can’t tell’: Nasa’s Curiosity rover finds organic molecules on Mars

NASA's Curiosity rover has detected over 20 organic molecules on Mars, including nitrogen and sulfur-bearing compounds linked to life's origins on Earth, according to multiple reports.

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Asia Pacific

New Zealand Declares State of Emergency as Floods Hit Wellington

New Zealand has declared a state of emergency in its capital city, Wellington, as torrential rain and flash flooding drenched the North Island, according to the BBC.

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Asia Pacífico

Al menos 25 muertos en explosión en fábrica de fuegos artificiales en India

Al menos 25 personas murieron en una explosión en una fábrica de fuegos artificiales en Tamil Nadu, India, según BBC Tamil, con otras cuatro gravemente heridas.

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Markets

Kenyan Women Defy Fishing Taboos as Lake Victoria Fish Stocks Fall

Rhoda Ongoche Akech, a 61-year-old mother of seven, defied Lake Victoria’s long-standing taboo against women fishing in 2002, according to Al Jazeera. Her actions marked the beginning of a shift in cultural norms as economic pressures and climate change reshape the region.

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Asia Pacific

Australians ‘don’t know why they’re coming’: Harry and Meghan’s visit sparks mixed reactions

Australians have expressed confusion and mixed feelings about the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, according to the BBC, as the couple arrives in the country for a four-day tour.

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Conflictos y Seguridad

Partido Verde alcanza 50% de apoyo en regiones clave

El Partido Verde se consolida como fuerza política con el 50% de apoyo en regiones clave, según múltiples fuentes.

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Conflicts & Security

Green Party Gains Momentum with 50% Support in Key Regions

The Green Party is emerging as a significant political force, with 50% of voters in key regions expressing support, according to multiple sources.

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Africa

Millions in War-Ravaged Sudan Surviving on One Meal a Day

Millions of people in war-ravaged Sudan are surviving on just one meal a day, as the country’s food crisis deepens, according to a report published by a group of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs).

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Líderes

Carney podría alcanzar mayoría parlamentaria si gana tres elecciones

El primer ministro canadiense Mark Carney podría obtener una delgada mayoría en la Cámara de los Comunes si su partido gana tres elecciones complementarias que se celebran el lunes, según el BBC.

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Conflicts & Security

Dutch Village at Risk of Demolition for Green Energy Projects

A Dutch village of around 1,100 people is at risk of being demolished to make way for green energy infrastructure, according to BBC News.

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Leaders

The Handmaid’s Tale Returns with New Season, Sparking Global Discussion

The Handmaid's Tale returns to Hulu with a new season set years after the original series, reigniting global conversations about women's rights and authoritarianism, as seen in interviews with author Margaret Atwood.

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Space

Artemis II Crew Witnesses Earthset: Historic Moon Mission Captures Rare Moment

The Artemis II crew captured a rare and emotional moment as Earth disappeared from view during their historic moon mission, a scene described as 'unreal' by the astronauts. The mission marked the first human flight around the moon since the Apollo era.

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Discovery

Chimpanzee Civil War: 24 Coordinated Attacks Recorded

Wild chimpanzees in Uganda have waged what may be the first observed 'civil war' in the animal kingdom, with 24 sustained attacks between two groups, according to a new study published in Science.

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Discovery

Dodo Revival Project Aims to Bring Extinct Bird Back to Life

A global effort to revive the dodo, an extinct flightless bird from Mauritius, is gaining momentum with new research and technological advancements, according to a report from MIT Technology Review.

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