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Eight migrants including children drown off Greek coast

A Greek coastguard ship takes part in the search and rescue operation off Samos At least eight people, including six children, have died after a migrant boat sank off the Greek island of Samos, according to the Greek coastguard. Approximately 40 individuals were rescued in a challenging operation in the Aegean Sea, involving both vessels […]

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Swirls and scoops: Antarctica’s upside down ice-scape we had no idea existed

When scientists peered beneath one of Antarctica’s floating ice shelves, they were surprised to find an upside-down landscape of peaks, valleys and plateaus. We were surprised – we had to double-check it was real,” says Anna Wåhlin, a professor of physical oceanography at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. She and her team made a startling

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Israel and Lebanon ‘close to ceasefire deal’

The Lebanese army would be expected to increase its presence in the ceasefire zone Israel and Lebanon are reportedly close to finalizing a 60-day ceasefire aimed at ending the hostilities between Israeli forces and Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed Lebanese militia. Israeli officials confirm that their cabinet will meet on Tuesday to discuss the proposal. The agreement

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China’s giant sinkholes are a tourist hit – but ancient forests inside are at risk

Sinkholes in China’s Guangxi province have become a tourist attraction Here’s a polished and more structured version of the news content for better readability: Exploring China’s Sinkholes: A Journey Into Earth’s Hidden Depths Standing at the edge of a sheer limestone cliff, Rui and Michael peer down into a world few have ever seen. Over

America, News

Ukraine fires US-supplied longer-range missiles into Russia, Moscow says

Army Tactical Missile Systems (Atacms) can reach up to 300km (186 miles) and are tough to intercept due to their high speed Ukraine Fires US-Supplied Missiles at Russian Territory for the First Time Ukraine has used US-supplied long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to target Russian territory, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. Russia’s

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Amazon launches Temu and Shein rival with ‘crazy low’ prices

Amazon Launches ‘Haul’ to Compete with Budget Retail Giants Temu and Shein Amazon has unveiled a new shopping outlet called Haul, offering products priced at $20 (£15.79) or less, in a bid to rival low-cost retailers Temu and Shein. The service, available exclusively through Amazon’s Shopping app in the U.S., promises “crazy low prices” with

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How a Soviet swamp rat scheme for Azerbaijan went horribly wrong

A Soviet zoologist with a passion for long-extinct mammals set out to reinvigorate the landscape of the Caucuses in the 20th Century. Azerbaijan still bears the scars of his ambition today. In the mid-20th century, Russian zoologist Nikolai Vereshchagin embarked on an ambitious expedition through the mountainous landscapes of Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia. His mission

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Bitcoin tops record $80,000 as Trump nears sweep of US Congress

The price of bitcoin has risen above $80,000 (£62,000) for the first time ever, after Donald Trump’s decisive victory in the US election last week. Trump’s Crypto Vision Sparks Market Surge as Republicans Near Full Control of Congress The Republican Party is on the brink of controlling both the House and Senate, following their success

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Biden, Trump to meet in the White House on Wednesday

Trump will take office on Jan. 20 after defeating current Vice President Kamala Harris in the Nov. 5 presidential election In a significant gesture of transition, U.S. President Joe Biden has invited President-elect Donald Trump to the White House for a meeting set to take place on Wednesday, according to Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. This

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Winners and losers of 100 years of US Presidential Elections

Donald Trump Claims Victory as the 47th President of the United States Donald Trump has secured a historic return to the White House, winning the 2024 U.S. presidential election against Vice President Kamala Harris in a tightly contested race. As results came in on November 6, Trump edged ahead with 277 electoral votes, while Harris

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Trump tariffs could cost UK £22bn of exports

The UK could face a £22bn hit to its exports if Donald Trump imposes a blanket 20% tariff on all imports into the US, according to a new analysis. A new analysis from the University of Sussex’s Centre for Inclusive Trade Policy (CITP) warns that the UK could face a £22bn blow to its exports

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US charges man over alleged Iranian plot to kill Trump

Trump has faced two separate alleged assassination attempts this year In a significant move, the U.S. Department of Justice unsealed an indictment on Friday against Farhad Shakeri, an Afghan national, alleging his involvement in an Iranian-backed plot to assassinate former President Donald Trump. According to the indictment, the 51-year-old Shakeri was instructed by an Iranian

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Facebook and Instagram launch celebrity scam ad crackdown

Facebook and Instagram owner Meta is to introduce facial recognition technology to try and crack down on scammers who fraudulently use celebrities in adverts. Facebook and Instagram owner Meta is to introduce facial recognition technology to try and crack down on scammers who fraudulently use celebrities in adverts. Elon Musk and personal finance expert, Martin

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The weird history of the barcode

Few people think twice about the barcodes on their shopping, but in the 75 years since they were first dreamed up, they have helped save lives, gone into space and stoked fears of the Antichrist. Lasers. That’s what supermarket staff need, insisted Paul McEnroe. Scanners in the checkout and little pistol-shaped laser guns, too. Point,

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