Global forest loss slows but El Niño fires could threaten progress
The loss of tropical rainforests eased last year, according to new analysis, but scientists warn they are still disappearing rapidly. […]
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Oil price jumps to $117 after reports of ‘extended’ Iran blockade
Lindsay James, investment strategist at Quilter, said that the impact of the war so far in the UK has been
France investigates reappearance of website linked to Pelicot crimes
Authorities say the Coco platform has been linked to sexual abuse of children, drug offences, rape and murder. Source link
Seven lawsuits filed against OpenAI by families of Canada mass-shooting victims
The lawsuits, filed in California, accuse OpenAI and Sam Altman of negligence and abetting a mass shooting by failing to
US Supreme Court limits use of race in drawing electoral maps
The decision will make it more difficult to successfully challenge legislative maps for diluting the voting power of racial minorities.
Israel and Hezbollah keep fighting despite Lebanon ceasefire
Israel and Hezbollah are still fighting in Lebanon despite a US-brokered ceasefire deal that took effect on 17 April, pausing
Irish government announces further fuel supports after protests
The Irish government has announced further fuel supports for a number of sectors after nationwide protests in recent weeks. Source
Israeli 'double-tap' strike kills three rescue workers in Lebanon, officials say
They are among five people officials say were killed in successive attacks on Tuesday. Source link
Tupac's family files wrongful death lawsuit in LA
The suit seeks to uncover several “co-conspirators” who may have been involved in the star’s death. Source link
Russian paramilitary carried out airstrikes in Mali as rebels advanced, footage shows
Charlie Werb, an analyst with Aldebaran Threat Consultants, noted that while the loss of such equipment will be keenly felt