In a landmark advisory opinion published Thursday, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights—of which the United States, the world’s second-biggest carbon polluter, is not a member—affirmed the right to a stable climate and underscored…
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Pakistani troops kill 30 militants attempting to sneak into country from Afghanistan
Militant violence has surged in Pakistan in recent months, much of it blamed on the Pakistani Taliban which is separate from the Afghan Taliban but closely allied with them.
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Latest news bulletin | July 4th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Russia’s diplomatic circle of friends: Taliban and North Korea in, Azerbaijan and Armenia out
As Russia became the first country to recognise the Taliban as the ruling government of Afghanistan, Moscow’s long-standing ties with its traditional allies have been falling apart. Who are Moscow’s ex-partners, and who are the new allies?
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Egypt says Ethiopia’s completed power-generating dam lacks a legally binding agreement
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt said Friday that Ethiopia has consistently lacked the political will to reach a binding agreement on its now-complete dam, an issue that involves Nile River water rights and the…
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American Teen Flying Solo Around The World Detained In Antarctica
An American teenager flying solo across the globe for a great cause has been detained in Antarctica. On the one hand, I feel sort of bad for him, given the amazing cause he’s doing this for. On the other hand, if you break rules, you…
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Trump vows tariff hikes of up to 70%, says nations will 'start to pay' in August
Donald Trump stated that “10 or 12” letters would be sent out on Friday, with others to follow, ahead of a 9 July deadline for countries to strike deals and avoid higher import costs.
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Russia recognises the Taliban: Which other countries may follow? | Conflict News
Russia has become the first country to accept the Taliban government in Afghanistan since the group took power in 2021, building on years of quieter engagement and marking a dramatic about-turn from the deep hostilities that marked their ties…
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Tourist’s Autopsy Reveals Grim Details After Volcano Fall
The 26-year-old Brazilian tourist who fell during a steep volcano hike in Bali, Indonesia, died from a fatal mix of traumatic injuries, according to a local coroner. Juliana Marins was ascending the more than 12,000-foot Mount Rinjani on the…
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