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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.
COP17: Key outcomes agreed at the UN biodiversity conference in Yerevan
Countries completed their first global review of biodiversity goals at COP17 in Yerevan, finding that nature loss reversal targets will not be met without rapidly accelerated action and increased funding.
Tens of thousands of Lula supporters rally on eve of Brazilian election runoff
Tens of thousands of Lula supporters gathered on Copacabana beach Saturday ahead of Brazil’s presidential runoff election against far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, hoping to engineer an unprecedented comeback from the first-round loss.
Thousands gather at new Albanian antigovernment rally
Thousands of antigovernment protesters clashed with police in Albania’s capital, with authorities deploying tear gas and water cannons, resulting in hundreds injured and dozens arrested.
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Haverford Settles Antisemitism Lawsuit
Haverford College has settled a lawsuit filed by a Jewish student group in 2024 alleging the college mishandled antisemitism complaints during campus Gaza protests.
EU’s ‘unpleasant and dangerous’ border checks need overhaul, says Greek airports boss
The CEO of Greece’s airport operator has criticized the EU’s entry-exit system for non-EU travelers, calling conditions “unpleasant and dangerous” and requesting a fundamental overhaul of biometric processing procedures.
‘Just an easy cash grab’: why Jetstar is charging customers for carry-on luggage
Jetstar will begin charging customers for carry-on luggage starting next year, joining other airlines in monetizing services previously included in base fares.
How Nevis Built a Tourism Strategy Around Refusal
The Caribbean island of Nevis has constructed its tourism brand around what it refuses to allow, including cruise ships and large resorts, while investing in luxury infrastructure like private jet facilities.
Pope Leo pleads with ultra-conservative sect not to ordain own bishops
Pope Leo has urged the ultra-conservative Society of Saint Pius X not to ordain bishops without Vatican approval, warning the action constitutes a grave sin that could trigger automatic excommunication.
UK’s largest Muslim event goes ahead with added security as hate crime rises
The UK’s largest Muslim convention, Jalsa Salana, proceeds with enhanced security amid rising anti-Muslim hate crimes. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community organizes the 60th annual event, expecting 50,000 attendees from over 100 countries.
Israelis worry about weakening connection with younger Jewish Americans
Israeli officials express concern that younger Jewish Americans view support for Israel as less central to their Jewish identity compared to older generations, according to recent polling data.
Pope Leo XIV will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru in his first Latin American trip as pontiff
Pope Leo XIV will visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru in November, his first Latin American trip as pontiff, returning to a region where he previously served as a missionary and bishop.
After centuries in India, the last Cochin Jews try to keep their history alive
The last remaining members of India’s Cochin Jewish community work to preserve their heritage in synagogues and neighborhoods after most fled to Israel in the 1950s, with fewer than 5,000 Jews remaining across the country.
‘Watch The Odyssey for free online’: scam targets film fans with fake streaming sites
Scammers are creating fake streaming websites claiming to offer free access to the summer blockbuster The Odyssey, using fake reviews to trick users into providing bank details and personal information.
As the U.S.-Iran war heats up again, these parts of the stock market and economy could be affected
Escalating U.S.-Iran tensions have prompted Wall Street to reassess economic impacts, with oil prices rising to near $90 per barrel and economists warning of potential consumer spending pressures.
World’s biggest chipmaker TSMC’s sales surge 45% amid buoyant AI demand
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. reported July revenue of 467.58 billion new Taiwan dollars ($14.5 billion), representing 44.7% year-on-year growth driven by continued AI chip demand.