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Wildfire smoke is an insidious and growing public health threat 

Wildfire smoke is an insidious and growing public health threat 

Wildfire smoke is increasingly affecting air quality across the United States, undermining previous improvements achieved through reductions in industrial emissions and vehicle pollution. This form of pollution is now impacting areas that historically experienced few wildfires. Researchers indicate that climate change is contributing to more intense forest fires, which release harmful substances into the air. […]

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'Cataclysmic' situation in Gaza City, UN official says, as Israeli tanks advance

‘Cataclysmic’ situation in Gaza City, UN official says, as Israeli tanks advance

Israeli military forces continue a ground offensive in Gaza City, now in its third day, with Israeli tanks and troops advancing through the area. Reports indicate that the situation in Gaza City is severe, with a significant number of civilians attempting to flee to the south. According to Olga Cherevko, a spokeswoman for the UN’s

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Lagos School Smoking Video Probe: Police Investigate Viral C

Lagos School Smoking Video Probe: Police Investigate Viral C

The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation into a viral video showing students from Excel College, Ejigbo, Lagos, engaging in smoking, drinking, and dancing in a school hostel. This incident reportedly occurred in April 2025 but gained attention online this week, causing concern among parents and the public about supervision standards in schools.

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Fashion retailer Next warns UK economy faces 'anaemic' growth

Fashion retailer Next warns UK economy faces ‘anaemic’ growth

Next, the UK-based fashion retailer, has issued a warning about potential “anaemic” economic growth and diminishing job opportunities, attributing these concerns to current tax levels and government spending commitments. The statement was made by Lord Wolfson, the company’s chief executive, following a report indicating a 13.8% increase in pre-tax profits to £515 million for the

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Israeli minister touts Gaza 'real estate bonanza', defying international backlash

Israeli minister touts Gaza ‘real estate bonanza’, defying international backlash

Israel’s far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, has characterized the Gaza Strip as a potential “real estate bonanza” and indicated he is in discussions with the United States regarding a possible division of the territory following ongoing military operations. Smotrich mentioned that a “business plan” related to Gaza is under consideration, purportedly on the table for

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Togo leader's sister-in-law arrested after calling for end to Gnassingbé rule

Togo leader’s sister-in-law arrested after calling for end to Gnassingbé rule

Marguerite Gnakadé, a former defense minister and critic of Togo’s government, has been arrested, according to security sources. Gnakadé, who is also the sister-in-law of President Faure Gnassingbé, had publicly called for the president’s resignation and urged the military to support the public in challenging what she described as decades of dynastic rule. A police

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