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Chile's 'seed guardians' grow and protect forgotten food varieties
The guardians collect, trade and plant hundreds of seeds to preserve forgotten varieties of tomatoes, corn and other vegetables that were historically farmed by the indigenous Mapuche people
Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy as financial losses pile up and debt payments loom
Spirit said it expects to operate as normal as it works its way through a prearranged Chapter 11 bankruptcy process and that customers can continue to book and fly without interruption
South Africa's Ramaphosa calls for safe recovery of illegal miners stuck underground
Ramaphosa urged the police to respect the miners' rights and not put their lives at risk and said his government would work with the mining industry on the issue of illegal mining
Dutch minister: Chinese trade with Russia 'directly affecting' EU security
In cooperation with the United States, the Dutch government has rolled out a series of progressively tighter export restrictions preventing ASML from shipping its most advanced technology to Chinese chipmakers
Beirut schools closed after deadly airstrikes
Hezbollah spokesman among those killed
Russian attack kills 11, injures 89
U.S. allows Ukraine to use long-range weapons
Philippines, United States sign military intelligence-sharing deal
The pact allows both countries to share classified military information securely
Plastic waste chokes Congo dam, causing widespread power cuts
The problem is linked to the growing use of plastics coupled with a lack of waste collection in the region
In heart of Amazon, Biden marks climate ‘legacy’
U.S. President Joe Biden began a trip to Brazil Sunday, becoming the first sitting American president to visit the Amazon rainforest to mark his efforts on fighting climate change. He will attend the summit of the 20 largest economies, the G20, Monday in Rio de Janeiro.
UK to put Sudan resolution to vote by UN Security Council
A power struggle between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces broke out in April 2023, killing thousands and triggering the world's largest displacement crisis
World Bank helps Malawi’s poorest tackle climate shocks
The World Bank is helping Malawi's vulnerable communities address the impact of the climate-related disasters, such as cyclones and drought, that the country has been facing since 2022. Participants say increased community involvement would lead to more immediate outcomes from the program.
Biden to allow Ukraine to use American weapons to strike inside Russia.
While traveling in South America for the APEC and G20 summits, U.S. President Joe Biden has reportedly changed his mind and will be allowing Ukraine to use American-supplied weapons in long-range strikes on targets inside Russia. A look at the transition of power from one president to the next, and a look at what president-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks might say about how he will govern.
2 killed, 10 wounded in shootings near New Orleans parade route
No arrests were announced and no suspect information was released
Gabon votes yes on new constitution a year after the military seized power
The draft constitution proposes sweeping changes that could prevent dynastic rule and transfer of power
More logging is proposed to help curb wildfires in the US Pacific Northwest
Federal officials say worsening wildfires due to climate change mean forests must be more actively managed to increase their resiliency
Union workers picket for 3rd day at Las Vegas casino with no talks slated
Workers are seeking a pay raise and benefits comparable to pacts reached last year at other resorts
Wildfire threat continues in much of US Northeast as dry conditions persist
Firefighters in New York said Sunday that a voluntary evacuation overnight helped them protect more than 160 homes from a stubborn wildfire near the New Jersey border