An expected indictment in Georgia presents the most serious threat to Trump’s liberty as he seeks the nomination to bid for reelection
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Afghans on life two years under the Taliban
“If a girl is educated, her family will be educated, if a family is educated, the society will be educated… If [not] a whole generation will be left illiterate”
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How the US’ climate plan is affecting trade ties
The Inflation Reduction Act has boosted American manufacturing, but also triggered fears that US allies will lose business to the United States
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US to invest $1.2 bn on facilities to pull carbon from air
The US said Friday it will spend $1.2 billion for two facilities to vacuum carbon out of the air, a historic gamble on a developing technology
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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried jailed after bail revoked
A US federal judge on Friday revoked FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s bail over alleged attempts to tamper with witnesses
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Pokemon hooks kids, parents and investors
Pokemon cards’ value has exploded in recent years, not just among fans of the game but also among investors with little or no past interest
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IEA raises world oil demand forecast in 2023 towards all-time high
The International Energy Agency said Friday it had revised upwards its forecast for global oil demand growth in 2023 as demand is “scaling record highs.” World oil demand already hit a record 103 million barrels per day in June and August and “could see yet another peak,” the Paris-based IEA said in its monthly report. […]
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At least 385 Ukraine children returned from Russia: NGO
Ukraine claims more than 19,000 children have been deported to Russia since the war began. At least 385 have been returned home
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Rio Tinto to build largest solar plant in Canada’s north
Rio Tinto will begin construction of the largest solar power plant in northern Canada on the site of its Diavik diamond mine
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Parents fight customer fulfilment centre over child health fears
Customer fulfilment centres have been popping up in residential neighbourhoods — alarming residents who worry about the health impacts