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From birds to fish, how extreme heat causes wildlife to suffer

Israel, Hezbollah agree ceasefire as US-Iran deal under strain

Ebola spreading 'fast' in DR Congo, warns WHO

Trapped on Everest for days, Nepali survivor recounts escape

The Sun may not engulf Earth after all, scientists say

Clark leads by three as US Open second round begins

Russia signals slower rate cuts amid high Ukraine war spending

Fritz gets revenge on Shelton to reach Halle semis

Henry strikes as New Zealand lead England by 100 runs in 2nd Test

Heatwave hits more than half of France's population

Online threats, insults fuel S.Africa's anti-foreigner hate

Unexpected economic twist

AI and the Future of Wealth

Beijing's new Taiwan playbook

Russia’s dollar pivot

Adobe down 40%: Kodak moment?

Boomers: Selfish or Scapegoats?

Fentanyl trade unravels

Israel riled by US-Iran pact

Trump vows fresh Iran strikes and seizure of oil terminals

US President Donald Trump vowed fresh attacks against Iran on Thursday, saying American forces would also soon seize the country's key oil infrastructure after the two sides exchanged strikes overnight.

Over 260 Nigerians fleeing xenophobic attacks in S. Africa return home

The first group of Nigerians repatriated from South Africa following escalating anti-immigrant attacks landed in Lagos on Thursday, AFP journalists saw.

Tight security for G7 summit at Lake Geneva resort

France and Switzerland are imposing tight security for a looming G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, with a demonstration to be held Sunday in Geneva serving as their first test.

ECB makes first rate hike since 2023 to tame Iran war inflation

The European Central Bank on Thursday raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2023 as the Middle East war stokes inflation, despite concerns the move could hit the struggling eurozone economy.

Pope condemns 'indifference' towards migrants on Canaries trip

Pope Leo XIV on Thursday condemned "indifference" towards migrants during a visit to Spain's Canary Islands that symbolised the perils of deadly irregular routes to Europe.

UK defence minister John Healey announces shock resignation in funding row

British Defence Secretary John Healey resigned on Thursday, in a shock move which he blamed on Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the finance ministry failing to commit sufficient resources to defence investment.

Stocks diverge, oil falls as traders weigh Iran, rates outlook

European stocks rose Thursday after losses in Asia as oil prices wavered following the latest flare-up in the Middle East war, with investors also assessing the outlook for US and European interest rates as inflation rises.

New Zealand's Conway jets home between Tests to attend birth of child

New Zealand expect Devon Conway to be available for next week's second Test against England at the Oval despite a 23,000-mile (37,000 kilometre) round trip to Wellington to attend the birth of his second child.

McKeown eyeing world record after sizzling at Australian trials

World record holder Kaylee McKeown powered through a scorching 200m backstroke Thursday to complete the 50-100-200 sweep at the Australian trials, while Kyle Chalmers blazed to victory in the 100m freestyle.

Carbon dioxide removal slow to take off, alarming scientists

Carbon dioxide removal experts have sounded the alarm in Milan this week over a shortfall in research and investment in the nascent sector viewed as essential for mitigating climate change.

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