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Record Flood Emergencies in 2024 Signal Climate Threat
Extreme weather has plagued the United States this year, with a record number of flash flood emergencies highlighting the growing threat of climate
Read MoreIran Scrambles to Avert Israeli Retaliation After Missile Strikes
Iran is urgently engaging in diplomatic efforts across the Middle East, trying to mitigate Israel’s expected response to its recent missile attack. Tehran is
Read MoreChina announces plans to gradually increase the retirement age
In response to an ageing population and an underfunded pension system, China is preparing to “gradually raise” its retirement age for the first time
Read MoreHousing shortages continue in Ireland as demand grows
Ireland has experienced substantial population growth between 2015 and 2023, leading to intense housing demand, with the current ratio of nearly 4 to 1—meaning
Read MoreHow has Joe Biden’s stepping down affected the stock markets?
A week after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, President Joe Biden has chosen to exit the 2024 presidential race, throwing his support behind
Read MoreMore Democrats call for Joe Biden to step down as party nominee
President Joe Biden is eager to “get back on the campaign trail next week,” reaffirming his intention to stay in the race despite growing
Read MorePresident Biden faces growing pressure to withdraw from the presidential race
Since his poor debate performance against Donald Trump, there have been increasing concerns about his suitability for re-election this year. The president is now
Read MoreParties start new campaigns in France after far-right election success
After France’s National Rally (RN)’s recent electoral gains, other political parties have now launched a fresh campaign for the final vote. The anti-immigration party
Read MoreUS announces an expansion of sanctions on Russia
The United States has updated its sanctions on Russia, which will now start including stricter measures on banks engaging with sanctioned entities. This follows
Read MoreUS calls for UN Security Council vote on Gaza ceasefire
The United States has intensified efforts to secure a Gaza ceasefire by urging a UN Security Council vote on the matter and dispatching its
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