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WEATHER & ENVIRONMENT

Nearly 250 Million Children Missed School Last Year Because of Extreme Weather, UNICEF Says

UNICEF said it amounted to one in seven school-going children across the world being kept out of class at some point in 2024 because of heatwaves, cyclones, flooding and other extreme weather.

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AFRICA

A Rebel Group Is Advancing on Eastern Congo’s Largest City and Over 100,000 People Have Fled

NZULO, Congo (AP) – The M23 rebel group’s advance toward eastern Congo’s largest city has displaced over 178,000 people in the past two weeks, the United Nations said, as the fighters closed in on Goma on the border with Rwanda.

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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

‘Should I Be Worried About AI?’

Predictions about artificial intelligence range from apocalyptic scenarios to utopian fantasies, yet these miss a critical lesson to learn from AI.

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ANALYSIS

How the Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal Will Unfold—and Why It Is So Precarious

Israeli troops have pulled back to the edges of Gaza, the first hostages have been released and many Palestinians have returned to what remains of their homes in the first few days of the ceasefire deal. What challenges lie ahead?

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AMERICAS

Mexican Border States Prepare Migrant Shelters as President Trump Begins Deportation Campaign

Mexico raised sprawling tents on the U.S. border Wednesday as it braced for President Donald Trump to fulfill his pledge to carry out mass deportations.

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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Should You Trust Big Tech?

Large tech companies harvest data to profit, but many find their intentions dubious.

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PROPHECY

Why Does Prophecy Focus on Jerusalem?

Learn why this ancient city continues to shape global events.

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RELIGION

Which Is the Real Gospel?

Part 1

Jesus said, “Repent you, and believe the gospel.” But just what is the true gospel?

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GEOPOLITICS

Russia and Iran Sign a Partnership Treaty to Deepen Their Ties in the Face of Western Sanctions

Russian and Iranian officials say the new “comprehensive strategic partnership treaty” covers all areas—from trade and military cooperation to science, education and culture.

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ASIA

China’s Population Falls for a Third Straight Year, Posing Challenges for its Government and Economy

The world’s second most populous nation is now facing both an aging population and an emerging shortage of working age people.

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GEOPOLITICS

How America Forgot Its Place in the World

From the start, America has considered itself a shining example to the entire globe. Yet what should that example be?

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SOCIETY & LIFESTYLES

4 Bible Lessons for Dating

God’s Word contains timeless principles that make dating a fulfilling and enriching experience.

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MIDDLE EAST

Gaza Is in Ruins, and It Is Unclear How It Will Be Rebuilt

Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are eager to return to their homes if a long-awaited ceasefire agreement halts the Israel-Hamas war, but many will find there is nothing left and no way to rebuild.

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AFRICA

U.S. Determines Sudan’s RSF Committed Genocide, Imposes Sanctions on Leader

The moves deal a blow to the RSF’s attempts to assert legitimacy as the paramilitary group seeks to expand its territory beyond the roughly half of Sudan it currently controls.

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MIDDLE EAST

After Economic Meltdown and War with Israel, Lebanon’s New Prime Minister Vows to Rebuild

Lebanon’s new prime minister-designate said his priorities will be to rebuild the destruction caused by a yearlong war with Israel and work on pulling the small nation out of its historic economic meltdown.

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CRIME & PUNISHMENT

Number of Ghost Guns Recovered at Crime Scenes Has Surged Since 2017, Study Shows

The study found between 2017 and 2023, 92,702 suspected privately made firearms or “ghost guns,” which can be obtained without background checks and do not contain serial numbers, were recovered and reported to law enforcement.

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AMERICAS

The UN Says More Than 5,600 People Were Killed in Haiti Last Year as Gangs Rampage

“These figures alone cannot capture the absolute horrors being perpetrated in Haiti, but they show the unremitting violence to which people are being subjected,” Volker Turk, UN high commissioner for human rights, said in a statement.

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ANALYSIS

Indonesia Is Admitted to the BRICS Bloc of Developing Nations

“With the largest population and economy in Southeast Asia, Indonesia shares with other members a commitment to reforming global governance institutions and contributes positively to deepening South-South cooperation,” the Brazilian government said.