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

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Iran 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

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China 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

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Housing 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

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How 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

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More 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

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President 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

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Parties 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

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US 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

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US 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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