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Trump Rolling Back Methane Pollution Safeguards
The Trump administration announced it will roll back 2024 EPA methane pollution safeguards for the oil and gas sector, eliminating key environmental protections despite availability of low-cost compliance measures.
This Norwegian village is one of the fastest-warming places on Earth. How can its people save it?
Svalbard, a Norwegian Arctic archipelago warming seven times faster than the global average, faces rapid glacier loss, permafrost thaw, contaminated water supplies, and increased avalanche danger.
Storm Boelo to bring 80mph gusts and heavy rain to parts of UK
Storm Boelo, the second named storm of the season, is expected to bring winds exceeding 80mph and heavy rain to northern UK parts this weekend, with amber weather warnings issued for Scotland and northern England.
Hundreds of soldiers deploy as protesters rally in Italy’s Milan
Hundreds of soldiers deployed across Milan as protests erupted against Italy’s government over rising cost of living, following clashes and looting the previous weekend.
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‘We’ve had a lot of close calls’: Canada wildfire evacuees wonder if they still have homes
A rapidly spreading wildfire in British Columbia’s Okanagan region has forced over 12,000 residents to evacuate, with officials still assessing the damage to homes and drought conditions worsening the situation.
30 years later, a former rival will stand trial for Tupac’s murder
Duane Davis, a 63-year-old former gang leader, will stand trial for the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas, charged with murder with gang intent and facing life in prison if convicted.
Ebola started in DR Congo earlier and officials are playing catch-up, WHO warns
The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo began three months before official declaration on 15 May, with over 1,900 deaths recorded, making it the second-worst outbreak in history.
Zuckerberg’s yacht crew did not hear call for help, says spokesperson
Mark Zuckerberg’s yacht Launchpad did not respond to a Coast Guard call for assistance when a nearby boat ran out of fuel off Alaska, as the crew did not receive the request in time, according to his spokesperson.
Oman trying to contain extensive oil spill from stricken tanker
Oman is attempting to contain an extensive oil spill covering approximately 400 square kilometers off its southern coast from a tanker stranded in a protected marine area for over a month.
Russian court bars only anti-war party from standing in parliamentary elections
Russia’s only anti-war party, Yabloko, has been barred from participating in next month’s parliamentary elections after a Moscow court ruled against it in a case brought by a pro-Kremlin nationalist party.
New train service connects Finland and Sweden for first time in decades
A passenger train service between Finland and Sweden has resumed operations after nearly 40 years, linking Oulu to Haparanda and creating Europe’s longest potential rail route.
Iran hierarchy consolidation as IRGC veteran tapped for key security role
Iran’s Supreme Leader appoints Mohsen Rezaee, a veteran IRGC commander, as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, alongside other military appointments in key security positions.
Lebanon ‘files new lawsuit against’ ex-central bank chief Riad Salameh
Lebanon has indicted former central bank chief Riad Salameh and a commercial banker over financial crimes including embezzlement and illicit enrichment, marking the first time a private sector banker has been charged in connection with the former governor.
Lake Mead hits historic low water level as Colorado River struggles
Lake Mead, the largest U.S. reservoir, has reached its lowest water level in approximately 90 years, reflecting an ongoing crisis affecting millions across the Colorado River Basin.
Braves ace Chris Sale ejected by umpire Dan Merzel before start of game against Yankees
Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale was ejected by umpire Dan Merzel before the start of Sunday’s game against the Yankees, following a controversial balk call the previous day.
A blocked Iranian flight to Yemen set off Houthis’ latest spiral with Saudi Arabia
A blocked Iranian flight to Yemen sparked escalating attacks between the Iranian-backed Houthis and Saudi Arabia, threatening the 2022 truce and risking renewed large-scale conflict in Yemen.