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Israeli Envoy to US Reports Son Still Critical After West Bank Ramming

Israel’s ambassador to the United States said on Thursday that his 38‑year‑old son remains in…

Canada ratifies High Seas Treaty and pledges $82m to global ocean monitoring as scientists warn of domestic cuts

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Echo’s Tragic End Highlights Risks in Marine Mammal Relocations

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Suzuki Raises Alarm Over Canada’s Shifting Climate Priorities Under Carney Government

Veteran environmentalist David Suzuki has delivered a stark warning about what he describes as a…

Tandem Health draws $100m AI investment led by €5bn EU fund

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Apple Smashes Wall Street Forecasts as iPhone Demand Pushes Revenue to Record High

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White House Defends Taxpayer‑Funded Trump Ad as Public Service Amid Propaganda Claims

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US Supreme Court Halts Trump-Aligned Missouri Map Ahead of 2026 Midterms

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Michigan Credit Union CEO dismissed after posting AI‑crafted “Lake America” photo amid Trump’s controversial lake rename

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Drought Puts 80% of UK Food Supply at Risk, Report Finds

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Bogong Moths Make a Stunning Comeback in NSW While Victoria Lags Behind

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Eriskay Ponies Face Uncertain Future as Climate Crisis Threatens Rare Hebridean Breed

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