Seven Israeli soldiers were blown up by a Hamas terrorist in one of the deadliest attacks on its armed forces in Gaza in months, the Jewish state announced Wednesday.
The soldiers were on patrol Tuesday in the southern city of Khan…
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Rayner gets a rough ride on Labour welfare splits – POLITICO
Close to home: Stride, a former work and pensions secretary no less, began his debut PMQs outing with some clever jibes making Rayner wince. “We have a great deal in common,” mused Stride — they both disagreed with Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ tax policy. Rayner, a leading figure on…
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Animal shelters in the US use live music to soothe anxious pets
Musicians in US animal shelters bring calm with live performances, thanks to Wild Tunes. Over 100 volunteers play for animals in nine shelters, reducing their stress levels.
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New climate-resistant initiatives underway in Qatar to conserve water in the desert
With Qatar’s arid and dry climate in mind, two Qatar-based eco-friendly tech companies are using innovative climate-resistant solutions to capture moisture from the sky to produce water – one quenches the thirst of humans and the other produces water for crops.
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Saka tombs and the Golden man—Kazakh archaeological wonders attract local and international tourists
In this episode of Modern Nomads, we travel across Kazakhstan in search of its most captivating archaeological treasures — from the royal Saka tombs of Berel in the east to the iconic Golden Man exhibit in the capital Astana.
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Rail Baltica could be used for defensive military purposes
Construction on the 870-km-long Rail Baltica through Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia is gathering momentum, as the line switches from the Russian broad gauge to the European standard gauge. The EU is covering a large part of the costs.
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The Great Bulgarian Vulture Return: Europe turns over a new leaf after centuries of bird persecution
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Vultures are a fascinating and extremely useful species. These scavengers play an essential role in ecosystems, feeding on dead animal remains and…
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“It’s like a miracle”: the emotional reintroduction of the Bearded Vulture in Bulgaria
Half a century after its extinction, Bulgaria celebrated the reintroduction of one of Europe’s rarest birds of prey — the Bearded Vulture. This is seen as a stepping stone to reconnecting them across Europe, and to other continents.
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Who is New York mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani?
The 33-year-old is poised to become the official Democratic candidate for November’s mayoral election.
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7 Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza as Iran-Israel ceasefire holds
The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran appeared to be holding on Wednesday after a rocky start, giving rise to cautious hope that it could lead to a long-term peace agreement.
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