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Ferocious storms and heavy rains that struck France, Switzerland, and Italy over the weekend have resulted in the deaths of seven people, Al Jazeera reported citing local authorities. In France’s northeastern Aube region, three individuals in their 70s and 80s…

The United Nations has urged for increased global efforts to safeguard the Danube River, which traverses 14 countries and benefits 79 million people living along its shores, from the adverse effects of climate change and pollution. In a statement from…

A recent United Nations report, as reported by CGTN, revealed a mixed picture regarding global employment. On the bright side, global unemployment is decreasing, with a projection of 4.9% for this year, down from 5% in 2023. However, the report…

A recent study highlighted that nearly one-third of adults worldwide are not engaging in sufficient physical activity, posing an increasing global health risk. In 2022, over 31% of adults, amounting to 1.8 billion people, failed to meet the recommended exercise…

The Indonesian acting deputy secretary for maritime human resources coordination at the Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Investment, has emphasized the importance of setting a higher target to protect the underwater ecosystem from the growing threat of plastic waste…

A group of eight Dutch enthusiasts has constructed the longest bicycle in the world, measuring an impressive 55.16 meters (180 feet and 11 inches), as reported by Vancouver-based Momentum Mag. According to Guinness World Records, this remarkable length is equivalent…

The Peace Cathedral in Tbilisi, Georgia is the world’s first grassroots project to combine a mosque, synagogue, and church under one roof. Its founder, Archbishop Malkhaz Songulashvili, is an avid promoter of interfaith dialogue and peaceful coexistence between people of…

The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals report paints a grim picture, with only 16% of targets on track for achievement by 2030. War, funding shortfalls, and climate disasters are cited as major roadblocks. Scandinavian countries continue to lead the pack, with…

At least nine people, including three children, were killed after heavy monsoon rains caused destructive landslides in western Nepal on Saturday, VOA reported. Five members of a family were tragically killed when their house was washed away by a landslide…

The Horn of Africa, a region grappling with devastating floods due to climate change, is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) for help, AfricaNews reported yesterday. Scientists at Oxford University are developing an AI system that can predict extreme weather events…