Global Stakes Rise as US Voters Head to the Polls
Millions of American voters cast their ballots on November 3 in high-stakes midterm elections that serve as a critical referendum on the current administration.
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Alaska Senate Race Shaken by Spoiler Allegations
Voters in Alaska faced dramatic political developments as the final stretch before Tuesday's election triggered a formal state investigation into alleged spoile
Sinkholes, scarred earth, and guardian goats: the scourge of illegal gold mining in Johannesburg
Illegal mining in Johannesburg's abandoned shafts has surged as gold prices climb, leaving sinkholes and damaged land. Local wildlife vet Cora Bailey has watche
Wildlife Trust raises £30m to buy and restore massive Northumberland estate
The Wildlife Trust has secured £30 million in public donations to purchase and restore the Rothbury estate in Northumberland. Approximately 25,000 members contr
California High-Speed Rail Chief Resigns After Spending Scandal
Ian Choudri, the head of California’s high-speed rail authority, stepped down abruptly on Wednesday. His departure comes just over a month after a state inspect
Feral Deer Threaten to Become Australia's Next Major Invasive Crisis
An unpublished government report reveals that Australia is failing to contain the rapid spread of feral deer. The invasive species has expanded significantly ac
Swedish climate scholar Andreas Malm blocked from UK entry before Palestine Action event
Swedish academician Andreas Malm, author of „How to Blow Up a Pipeline,„was denied entry into the United Kingdom. He was scheduled to speak at a London event al
Senate Doubts Permanent Daylight Saving Time Move
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate appears unlikely to pass the House-approved bill making daylight saving time permanent before year-end. Lawmakers remain skeptical
Guatemala legal aid, India girl education, Mali land restoration win UN SDG Action Awards
The UN SDG Action Campaign announced winners of the ninth Heroes of Tomorrow awards in Rome, Italy. A legal aid group supporting Indigenous Mayan women in Guate
Pentagon Strategy Chief Ousts Second General Under Hegseth Amid Iran Tensions
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed Army Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia from her role as the Pentagon's top military planner on Wednesday. The move comes
Canada commits C$1.6 billion to AI as national security priority
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declared a C$1.6 billion investment in artificial intelligence a national security imperative. He made this statement ahead
Federal workforce shrinks sharply under Trump administration
Nearly one in five federal employees has left their positions since President Donald Trump took office in January 2025. The federal government's headcount has f