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Children injured in Russian strikes on Kyiv, Ukrainian officials say

Children injured in Russian strikes on Kyiv, Ukrainian officials say

At least 14 individuals, including four children, were injured due to a Russian air attack on Kyiv, according to local officials. Two high-rise residential buildings sustained damage, but Kyiv’s Mayor Vitali Klitschko did not clarify whether they were struck directly or affected by debris from nearby explosions. Medical assistance is being provided to the injured, […]

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Data centres in Virginia have taken over, residents aren't happy

Data centres in Virginia have taken over, residents aren’t happy

Loudoun County, Virginia, known as “Data Center Alley,” features approximately 199 data centers that contribute significantly to the local economy, making it the wealthiest county in America. These facilities, essential for internet and artificial intelligence operations, cover about 3% of the county’s land and account for 40% of its budget. However, recent developments have raised

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The fertile Jebel Marra region where food is rotting amid the conflict

The fertile Jebel Marra region where food is rotting amid the conflict

In the Jebel Marra region of Sudan, life continues amidst the devastating backdrop of a civil war that has displaced millions. Women and children in this area often travel with donkeys to tend to fields where crops like peanuts, oranges, apples, and strawberries are grown. Despite having fertile soil and a Mediterranean-like climate, the region

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How 48 Ukrainian children were saved from Kharkiv kindergarten hit by Russian drone

How 48 Ukrainian children were saved from Kharkiv kindergarten hit by Russian drone

On October 21, a kindergarten in Kharkiv, Ukraine, was struck by a Russian drone, leading to a significant emergency response from local officials. Major-General Oleksandr Volobuev from Ukraine’s Civil Protection Service was photographed rescuing a child from the damaged building, where 48 children had taken shelter during the attack. This incident has sparked global interest,

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Charity boss arrest in BBC sex-for-aid investigation 'gives women strength'

Charity boss arrest in BBC sex-for-aid investigation ‘gives women strength’

Sadettin Karagoz, a Turkish charity owner, has been arrested following allegations of sexual assault against refugees. According to an investigation by BBC News Turkish, accusations emerged that he exploited vulnerable women by promising them aid in exchange for sexual favors. Karagoz denies these claims. His organization, founded in 2014 in Ankara, is known as the

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'Brothers in the forest' - the fight to protect an isolated Amazon tribe

‘Brothers in the forest’ – the fight to protect an isolated Amazon tribe

In the Peruvian Amazon, Tomas Anez Dos Santos encountered members of the Mashco Piro, an indigenous group that has largely avoided contact with outsiders for over a century. While tending to a clearing in the forest, Tomas reportedly felt surrounded by the Mashco Piro, who use bows and arrows for hunting. The Mashco Piro’s choice

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Trump raises tariffs on Canadian goods in response to Reagan advert

Trump raises tariffs on Canadian goods in response to Reagan advert

US President Donald Trump announced an increase in tariffs on goods imported from Canada, following the airing of an anti-tariff advertisement by the Ontario government featuring former President Ronald Reagan. Trump characterized the advertisement as misleading and criticized Canadian officials for allowing it to run during the World Series baseball championship. In a social media

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