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Five key takeaways from a deeply divisive climate summit

Five key takeaways from a deeply divisive climate summit

The recent COP30 conference in Belém, Brazil, has been described as one of the most contentious gatherings focused on global warming. Many nations expressed dissatisfaction when the conference concluded without addressing fossil fuels, a topic some countries felt should have been prioritized. The event reflected a significant disjunction in global consensus on climate action. Key

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'We worry more about food' say Venezuelans living under threat of US military action

‘We worry more about food’ say Venezuelans living under threat of US military action

While tensions between Nicolás Maduro’s government and the U.S. escalate, many Venezuelans express more immediate concerns about daily survival than military intervention. In Caracas’s Quinta Crespo market, local residents focus on budgeting for meals rather than geopolitical developments. Alejandro Orellano, a vendor, emphasizes that the rising value of the dollar poses a greater challenge than

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Who killed young Chechen woman who fled Russia for a life of freedom?

Who killed young Chechen woman who fled Russia for a life of freedom?

Aishat Baimuradova, a 23-year-old woman from Chechnya, was recently found dead in Armenia under suspicious circumstances. She had fled her conservative Muslim homeland in search of personal freedom, reportedly cutting her hair, abandoning her headscarf, and sharing selfies on social media. According to police, Aishat was murdered, and witnesses noted that two individuals were seen

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Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 22 Palestinians, Hamas-run health ministry and civil defence say

Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 22 Palestinians, Hamas-run health ministry and civil defence say

At least 22 Palestinians have reportedly been killed in recent Israeli air strikes across northern and central Gaza, as stated by Hamas medical and civil defense officials. They noted that five sites, including residential homes, were targeted, with a senior Hamas commander among the deceased according to local accounts. The Israeli military indicated it conducted

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How Marjorie Taylor Greene went from Trump ally to quitting Congress

How Marjorie Taylor Greene went from Trump ally to quitting Congress

Marjorie Taylor Greene, initially a strong supporter of Donald Trump, has experienced a significant shift in her political stance since her swearing-in shortly before the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack. Over the five years since, her relationship with Trump has soured, culminating in her labeling as a “traitor” by the former president. Greene’s break from

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Irish fashion designer dies aged 80

Irish fashion designer dies aged 80

Paul Costelloe, an influential Irish fashion designer, has passed away in London at the age of 80. Known for his significant contributions to British and Irish fashion, Costelloe was a personal designer for Diana, Princess of Wales, from 1983 until her death in 1997. His family reported that he died after a brief illness, surrounded

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Three arrested in India after police crack $800,000 bank heist

Three arrested in India after police crack $800,000 bank heist

Three individuals were arrested in India following a robbery involving 70 million rupees (approximately $800,000 or £600,000), where armed men impersonating central bank officials targeted an ATM cash transport van. The incident occurred in broad daylight in the Lalbagh area of Bengaluru. Local police announced on Saturday that they had made progress in the investigation

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