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How California is bracing for a winter of floods, fires and extreme storms all at once
California faces an exceptional El Niño expected to bring severe storms, flooding, and wildfires simultaneously this winter, with forecasters warning of historically extreme conditions across the state.
At Cop17, the pressure is on to rescue a deal that could end the destruction of nature
Nearly 200 countries are gathering in Yerevan for Cop17 to agree on plans to accelerate nature conservation efforts, as 2030 targets remain significantly off track amid budget constraints and global challenges.
‘I applied for 200 jobs’ – How ‘spray and pray’ AI job applications can backfire
A surge in AI-assisted job applications is straining the graduate recruitment market, with employers reporting record application numbers and increased concerns about misconduct in the hiring process.
Nvidia, worth $5.5tn, donates $250m to UK for AI safety research
Nvidia, valued at $5.5 trillion, is donating $250 million in computing power to the UK over five years to support artificial intelligence safety research initiatives.
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Trump has submitted civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress for review, AP sources say
The Trump administration has submitted a classified civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress for review, conditioning its approval on Saudi normalization with Israel through the Abraham Accords.
Cameroon femicides: Footballer Nchout Njoya Ajara speaks out after eight women killed in a week
At least eight women were killed in Cameroon within a week, prompting outcry from prominent footballer Nchout Njoya Ajara and opposition groups demanding government action.
Thieves steal Bronze Age artifacts from Spanish museum in four-minute heist
Thieves stole jewelry and artifacts from Spain’s Villena Museum, taking a large portion of the Bronze Age Treasure of Villena—nearly 10 kilos of gold items—in a four-minute heist early Thursday.
Jellyfish force partial shutdown of France’s Gravelines nuclear plant
Jellyfish influx forced the partial shutdown of France’s Gravelines nuclear power station, with multiple reactor units taken offline this week due to clogging in seawater cooling systems.
Two killed in ‘domestic violence incident’ at school near Berlin
Two people were killed in a domestic violence incident at a school near Berlin. Police arrested a 19-year-old German man as a suspect in what authorities characterized as not a mass shooting.
Peter Cullen: Optimus Prime and Eeyore voice actor dies
Peter Cullen, the Canadian voice actor famous for portraying Optimus Prime in Transformers and Eeyore in Winnie the Pooh, has died at age 85.
As midterm elections approach, Republican candidates weigh how closely to align with Trump
Republican congressional candidates are subtly distancing themselves from President Trump following primary victories, despite his continued importance to party turnout in the upcoming midterm elections.
Vatican excommunicates all members of ultra-conservative rebel group SSPX
The Vatican excommunicated the ultra-conservative Society of Saint Pius X after the group ordained bishops without papal approval, creating a schism within the Roman Catholic Church.
Pope praises US history of welcoming migrants in implicit rebuke to Trump
Pope Leo praised the US history of welcoming migrants during an address in Philadelphia, while simultaneously visiting Lampedusa to highlight migration challenges in Europe, in what observers characterized as implicit criticism of Trump administration policies.
Church of England votes against plan to rewild 30% of its land by 2030
The Church of England voted against a plan to rewild 30% of its land by 2030, instead passing an amendment without measurable rewilding targets, drawing criticism from environmental campaigners.
Man of his word: Pope Leo speeches declared human-authored by Australian AI detection tool
An Australian AI detection company has certified Pope Leo XIV’s speeches and writings as human-authored, weeks after the pontiff warned of artificial intelligence’s dangers to humanity.
Swiss tourist sentenced to a year in jail for insulting Bali’s sacred Day of Silence
A Swiss tourist was sentenced to one year in prison in Bali for posting social media messages mocking the Day of Silence, a sacred Hindu observance requiring residents and visitors to remain home.