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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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Elections

Ethiopia Election 2026: Parties, Coalitions, and Candidates

Ethiopians vote in a general election with 47 political parties and over 10,900 candidates competing, according to the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE).

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Middle East

Israel Seizes Beaufort Castle in Southern Lebanon

The Israeli military has captured the strategic site of Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking a 'decisive shift' in its ground offensive against Hezbollah, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Unternehmen

M&S: Kursumstellung bei Jugendarbeitslosigkeit und Einzelhandelsumbruch

Während die britische Regierung Lösungen für steigende Jugendarbeitslosigkeit sucht, meldet Marks and Spencer einen 22-prozentigen Gewinnaufschwung im Geschäftsjahr 2024-25.

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Corporativo

M&S reporta 22% más en beneficios operativos

Marks and Spencer reportó un aumento del 22% en su beneficio operativo para el año fiscal 2024-25, mientras el gobierno nombra a Steve Bolland para abordar el desempleo juvenil.

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기업

M&S, 22% 영업이익 증가… 청년 실업 대응

영국 정부가 청년 실업 문제를 해결하기 위해 M&S 전 CEO를 임명한 가운데, M&S는 2024-25 회계연도 영업이익이 22% 증가했다고 발표했다.

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Corporate

M&S Faces Turnaround Amid UK Youth Unemployment and Retail Shifts

As the UK government seeks to address rising youth unemployment, Marks and Spencer (M&S) continues its turnaround under new leadership, with a 22% year-on-year increase in operating profit reported for the 2024-25 fiscal year.

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Asia Pacific

Japan Defence Minister Denies Militarism, Criticizes China’s ‘Huge Arsenal’

Japan's defence minister has denied claims of new militarism and criticized China's military expansion during a defence summit in Singapore, according to BBC.

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의학

유전자 검사로 수백만 명 환자, 항암제 면할 수 있다

유전자 검사가 수백만 명의 유방암 환자가 항암치료를 받지 않고 치료할 수 있게 할 것으로 보인다. 이는 세계 보건 지침을 바꾸는 결과로 평가된다.

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Konflikte & Sicherheit

USA, UK und Australien entwickeln Unterwasser-Drohnen

Die USA, Großbritannien und Australien arbeiten an neuer Unterwasser-Drohnen-Technologie, um unterseeische Infrastruktur zu schützen. Die Initiative ist Teil der AUKUS-Allianz.

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Musik

Italien verbietet Konzerte von Kanye West und Travis Scott

Italien hat aus Sicherheitsbedenken die Konzerte von Kanye West und Travis Scott verboten, wie BBC meldet.

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Music

Italy Bans Kanye West Concerts Over Security Fears

Italy has banned Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts over security concerns, according to BBC.

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Conflicts & Security

US, UK, and Australia to Develop $368B Submarine and Underwater Drone Technology

The UK, US, and Australia are collaborating on new subsea drone technology to protect undersea infrastructure, announced at a security conference in Singapore. The initiative is part of the AUKUS alliance, which seeks to enhance defense integration and information sharing.

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Medicine

Groundbreaking Genomic Test Could Spare Millions from Chemotherapy

A groundbreaking genomic test could spare millions of breast cancer patients chemotherapy, according to trial results that may transform global healthcare guidelines. The findings will be presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting in Chicago.

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Africa

Ghana Parliament Passes Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

Ghana's parliament has passed a bill criminalizing homosexuality and the promotion of LGBTQ+ activities, according to the BBC.

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