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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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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…

Trump Establishes ‘Super Intelligence Force’ to Guide US AI Policy

On Sunday, President Donald Trump unveiled a new task force called the…

Jobseekers under no obligation to disclose pay history as EU moves to ban the practice

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Epiris Sought £300m Tax Relief to Secure BT’s Rescue Operation

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

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A comprehensive analysis of more than six million participants across 118 nations has revealed that women consistently experience…

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