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EUROPE

France Announces Nightly Curfews ‘For as Long as Necessary’ in Paris and Other Big Cities

Fresh curfews were being imposed across the city centers of Paris and Lyon on Tuesday after the first quiet night since France’s most destructive rioting in years, as Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said a “massive” security operation was planned for new protests Saturday.

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WEATHER & ENVIRONMENT

Nepal’s Devastating Flood Exposes the Risks of Resettling Disaster Survivors

KHALTE, Nepal (AP) – When the flood came, Chheku Lama ran uphill, shouting for people to flee. A group followed him, but none survived, he said.

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HOLIDAYS

What Does God Think of Halloween?

It is more than candy and costumes. See how the Bible measures this popular holiday.

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INTERNATIONAL

Drone Strikes in the Black Sea Raise Fears of Russian Escalation to Test NATO’s Response

A string of drone attacks on at least seven cargo vessels in the Black Sea this month, off the coasts of NATO members Romania and Bulgaria, has some members of the alliance wondering if Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking escalation.

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WEATHER & ENVIRONMENT

Fundraising to Protect Oceans, Forests and Other Key Nature Sites Falling Short Ahead of UN Summit

Efforts to raise hundreds of billions of dollars to preserve the world’s oceans, forests, rivers, lakes and other parts of the natural world have fallen short ahead of a key UN summit on biodiversity.

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AMERICAS

What Comes After America 250?

America’s 250th birthday should have been a simple thing to celebrate. On July 4, 2026, the nation marked two and a half centuries since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.

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MIDDLE EAST

How the Houthis Are Helping Iran Turn Saudi Arabia into a Pressure Point

The Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia are about more than Yemen.

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SOCIETY & LIFESTYLES

What Does the Bible Say About Marijuana?

Examining God’s Word makes clear whether He approves of using this popular drug.

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AFRICA

Sudan’s Famine Risk Worsened by Conflict, Drought and Funding Shortages

There is a “deteriorating humanitarian situation” across greater Darfur and Kordofan as well as other locations, according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification.

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RELIGION

Aliens and the Bible?

Many wonder what recent UFO disclosures mean for religious belief. Here’s how to cut through the confusion.

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INTERNATIONAL

What Will the Next Leader of the UN Need to Get the Job Done in an Increasingly Complex World?

On January 1, the next United Nations secretary-general will take over an aging organization still controlled by World War II powers. What will the world need from that person?

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HEALTH ISSUES

UN Health Agency Wants More Details from Russia on Suspected Pneumonic Plague Case

A top official with the World Health Organization said Wednesday it does not know how a lab worker in Siberia died, and she urged Russia to provide more information about a case that prompted global concerns about suspected pneumonic plague.

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RELIGION

How to Keep the Sabbath

The Bible reveals how to turn the idea of a day of rest into a practical part of your life.

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AFRICA

As Iran War Smolders, Shunned Eritrea Looks to Come in from the Cold

This small country of fewer than 4 million people has acquired new geopolitical significance during the Iran war, owing to its 1,000 kilometer coastline along the Red Sea shipping route between the Mediterranean and Asia.

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MARRIAGE & FAMILY

Teach Your Children to Be Active

A leading pediatric organization recently released its first new guidance on recess in 13 years, and its message is clear: Recess needs to be protected.

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AMERICAS

Violence Has Displaced Members of More Than Half a Million Mexican Households in Past 5 Years

Violence has forcibly displaced people from more than half a million households across Mexico in the past five years, according to figures released by Mexico’s national statistics agency, the first numbers that speak to the depth of what many have described as an invisible internal displacement crisis.

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EUROPE

Ukraine Claims to Have Taken Out More Than Half of Russia’s Oil Refining Capacity

Ukraine says its long-range strikes have neutralized more than half of Russia’s oil refining capacity, hampering Moscow’s ability to supply its forces during its 4 1/2-year-old invasion.