Politicians not ambitious enough to save nature, say scientists
Representatives of 196 countries have been meeting in Cali, Colombia, as part of the COP biodiversity summit.
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Monthly Archives: November 2024
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Nov
Iran’s supreme leader says enemies will receive ‘crushing response’
The threat comes a week after Israel attacked Iran, raising fears that retaliation will escalate to war.
02
Nov
World’s largest crocodile in captivity dies
The huge saltwater crocodile Cassius was nearly 5.5m (18ft) long and lived in Australia.
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Nov
Polio vaccinations restart in north Gaza
It comes as 15 UN and humanitarian organisations described the situation in north Gaza as “apocalyptic”.
02
Nov
Polio vaccinations to restart in north Gaza
It comes as 15 UN and humanitarian organisations described the situation in north Gaza as “apocalyptic”.
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Nov
Spain sends 500 more troops to Valencia amid anger over flood response
More than 200 people have died and communities remain cut off after heavy flooding across Spain.
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Nov
Crack cocaine ‘crisis’ on Dublin’s streets
The use of crack cocaine increased by 594% in Ireland between 2017 and 2023.
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Nov
Ex-officer found guilty in death of Breonna Taylor
Brett Hankison is the first officer convicted in the 2020 botched raid on Taylor’s apartment
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Nov
‘I lost my leg on the way home from school’
Two years since war ended in northern Ethiopia, discarded weapons are proving deadly and maiming people.
02
Nov
Halloween, floods and fire: Photos of the week
A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week.
