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US ‘Powerball’ lottery winner scoops $1.8 billion jackpot
One very lucky lottery player from the US state of Arkansas hit the ultimate jackpot on Christmas Eve. Christmas will never be the same again!
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Industrialisation without destruction: A UN blueprint for the future
Since the 19th century, industrialisation has had a transformative effect on the world, both positive and negative. It has created jobs and lifted millions out of poverty. But it has also had devastating consequences; destroying ecosystems, polluting the air, and driving the climate crisis that threatens to make large parts of the planet uninhabitable.
Earth blocks keep homes cool while cutting emissions in Kenya’s drylands
In Kenya’s Laikipia County where temperatures can reach as high as 30 degrees Celsius, a local building technology is helping homes stay cooler while supporting education, creating jobs and improving the livelihoods and resilience of community residents, Climate Home News found on a visit to the region. Situated in a semi-arid dryland area, houses in […]
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Bangladesh: Political unrest casts shadow over elections
As Bangladesh heads toward a general election in early 2026, internal turmoil and external tensions present a major challenge.
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Japan’s growing engagement with Taiwan angers China
Relations between Tokyo and Beijing are worsening over Taiwan, yet China may be exercising restraint and waiting for the right moment to hit back.
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Thailand, Cambodia resume border peace talks once more
Officials from Thailand and Cambodia begin four days of border talks as deadly clashes displace civilians and strain a fragile truce. The meeting is the first after fruitless efforts to reinstate a ceasefire.
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Ghana says Nigerian nationals arrested for online fraud
A nightly raid on the outskirts of Accra led to the arrest of some 50 Nigerians on suspicion of online fraud. Ghana has been rife with online scam incidents, as its youth complain of scarce economic prospects.
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Honduras: Trump ally Asfura wins presidential election
Trump’s endorsement of conservative candidate Nasry Asfura was denounced by his rivals as foreign interferance.
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Gaza: Humanitarian response ongoing despite restrictions
Although “significant restrictions and impediments” continue to hamper humanitarian operations in Gaza, teams are still responding to the population’s needs, the UN aid coordination office OCHA said on Wednesday.
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Paper and wood: Forest products show signs of recovery, UN agency says
From wood-based panels used in construction, to charcoal for cooking food, forest products are valued and traded all around the world.