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World - The Guardian
About 80% of countries fail to submit plans to preserve nature ahead of global summit
Countries promised to save 30% of land and sea for nature - but as their deadline approaches, only 24 have followed through with a plan. More than 80% of countries have failed to submit plans to ...5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
What happens to the world if forests stop absorbing carbon? Ask Finland
Natural sinks of forests and peat were key to Finland’s ambitious target to be carbon neutral by 2035. But now, the land has started emitting more greenhouse gases than it stores. Read more: Trees ...6 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Canada Expels Indian Diplomats, Claiming They Were Part of a Criminal Network
The Canadian police said the Indian government had orchestrated homicides and extortion in Canada to intimidate Sikh separatists. India, in return, kicked out Canadian diplomats.6 days ago -
World - The New York Times
Italy Sends Boat to Albania With Migrants Who Were Bound for Italian Shores
The plan was heralded by the Italian government as an innovative model to manage and deter immigration, and criticized by human rights groups.6 days ago - Italy -
Top stories - CBS News
Family of slain hostage: "We were failed by Israel's leaders"
The parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a 23-year-old Israeli-American hostage who was killed by Hamas, are speaking out for the first time since their son's death. Elizabeth Palmer has more.6 days ago - Israel -
Top stories - BBC News
Al Pacino says 'it's fun' to be a new dad at 84
The Hollywood star discusses fatherhood, The Godfather and playing chess.6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Want to understand Donald Trump? Then watch macho 80s action movies
From Sly Stallone at the White House to Hulk Hogan at the RNC, Donald Trump has made no secret of his affinity for hyper-masculine men. But will the US fall for his action movie-inspired strongman ...6 days ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - NBC News
Parents of slain Hamas captive push for a deal, warning that hostages won't 'make it much longer'
Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin was found “emaciated” in a tunnel, his grieving parents told NBC News in their first interview since his death.6 days ago -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Canada, India Expel Diplomats in Escalating Dispute Over Sikh Activist's Killing
The decision is the latest flare-up between the countries since the killing of an activist in 2023.6 days ago - India -
Business - The New York Times
Killing of Japanese Boy Leaves Chinese Asking: Is This My Country?
Angry at what they view as China’s state-led xenophobia, taught in schools and prevalent online, some people are taking action, even at personal risk.6 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
The Dodgers were three (scoreless) outs away from making history against the Mets
Heading into Game 2 of the National League Championship Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers were three scoreless outs away from setting an MLB record.6 days ago - MLB -
Top stories - CBS News
How much does a $200,000 home equity loan cost per month now that rates are cut?
As interest rates fall, home equity loans become cheaper. Here's what a $200,000 home equity loan costs monthly now.6 days ago -
Tech - VentureBeat
Nerd Ninjas’ Rogue Piñatas: VRmageddon asks ‘What if piñatas fought back?’
Rogue Piñatas: VRmageddon is a new colorful, festive, and chaotic VR social mayhem game that asks, "What if piñatas fought back?"6 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
‘I was having fun:' Nick Sirianni discusses wacko behavior at end of Browns win
Nick Sirianni was caught on Sunday's game broadcast having an animated shouting match with fans at the Linc in the final seconds of the Eagles’ win.6 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
Lions poking fun at Cowboys leads trolls of NFL Week 6
The Indianapolis Colts also had a "Music City" theme to their troll at the Tennessee Titans.6 days ago - NFL -
World - The Guardian
‘We were cheeky outlaws getting away with it’: the total euphoria of Liverpool’s 90s club scene
From abandoned factories to snooker halls, pre-superclub promoters dodged police to put on some of the UK’s wildest nights. Former ravers recall how they supercharged the city. ‘The acid house ...6 days ago -
World - ABC News
Israel says 4 soldiers killed by Hezbollah drone attack while Israeli strike in Gaza leaves 20 dead
Israel’s military says four soldiers were killed in a Hezbollah drone attack on an army base Sunday evening6 days ago - Israel -
Top stories - BBC News
‘I lost £165k to fraud in an hour’ - customers say they were let down by Revolut
Revolut was named in more complaints about fraud last year than any of the UK’s biggest banks or e-money services.6 days ago -
Sports - ABC News
Breanna Stewart helps New York even WNBA Finals series as Liberty beat Lynx 80-66 in Game 2
Breanna Stewart scored 21 points and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton added 20 to help the New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 80-66 on Sunday in Game 2 of the WNBA FinalsOctober 13 - New York -
World - ABC News
Israel's military says four soldiers were killed in a Hezbollah drone attack on an army base next to Binyamina city
Israel's military says four soldiers were killed in a Hezbollah drone attack on an army base next to Binyamina cityOctober 13 - Israel -
Sports - ABC News
The New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 80-66 in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals, tying the series at 1-1
The New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 80-66 in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals, tying the series at 1-1October 13 - New York