The earthquake wiped out entire villages. Civilian rescuers and Morocco’s armed forces are searching for survivors and bodies
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US judge says 2008 bank fraudsters got off easy
The $36 billion in fines levied on banks for their role in the 2008 financial crisis amount to a ‘slap on the wrist,’ prominent US judge says
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Trudeau stuck in India after aircraft breaks down
Trudeau’s presence at the G20 summit was lower-key than some of his G7 counterparts, and came against a backdrop of tensions
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US takes on Google in landmark antitrust trial
Google faces its biggest ever legal challenge as it fends off accusations that it acted unlawfully to build its dominance in online search
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Poland to spend over 4% of GDP on defence in 2024
‘Any price is worth paying to ensure that Poland is free, sovereign, independent and that Poles can live in safety,’ Poland’s president said Tuesday
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Microsoft gambles big on ‘Starfield’ video game
Microsoft’s Starfield, which has the production standards of a Hollywood blockbuster, is expected to be played for decades to come
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France readies new salvo against meat substitutes labelling
France said Monday it was preparing a new decree against meaty terms like “steak” or “grill” being used to describe plant-based products
Posted inEnergy & Environment
World losing high-stakes fight against invasive species
Invasive species are spreading ever faster across the globe and costing hundreds of billions a year in damages
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US retailers voice alarm at rising theft, ‘flash rob’ attacks
Everyday products are increasingly under lock and key at US retailers, as petty theft and organized shoplifting rise with the high cost of living
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Cute but calamitous: Australia struggles to deal with 200m rabbits
Rabbits are behind one of the globe’s most harmful biological invasions, ravaging Australia, whose efforts to limit the problem make things worse