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Spain's renters turn to charity amid housing crisis

Francisco Carrillo is one of many Spaniards who have turned to charities like Mundo Justo (Fair World) as they find themselves priced out of the market amid a shortage of social housing and regulations that deter long-term rentals.

Reuters

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The squatters taking on London's housing crisis

In the shopping streets and housing estates of the south London town of Croydon, some once-derelict buildings are slowly coming back to life, as a group of squatters take over disused commercial premises to provide beds for the homeless.

Reuters

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UNSC urges Israel to halt illegal settlements in West Bank

The United Nations Security Council has once again urged Israel to stop its expansion of illegal settlements in the West Bank. Members of the council warned that it threatens any chances of a two-state solution. But so far, repeated call...

Al Jazeera

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Athens Acropolis closes as heatwave sweeps Greece

The Athens Acropolis, Greece's most visited tourist site, was closed to the public during the hottest hours of Wednesday as the season's earliest-ever heatwave swept the country, prompting school closures and health warnings.

France 24

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Housing crisis number one issue for Irish voters

As we look at the issues dominating the European election campaign, we head to Ireland where the number one issue in the minds of voters is housing.

France 24

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Beijing may buy unsold homes to help market

China is considering a plan for local governments nationwide to buy millions of unsold homes, Bloomberg News said, after a meeting of leaders of the ruling Communist Party called for efforts to clear mounting housing inventory.

Reuters

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Reviving iconic architecture: Iwan Sunito's mission

Renowned developer Iwan Sunito is calling on his peers to reimagine the way they design buildings in Australia and around the world, by shifting their focus to create modern-day masterpieces like the award-winning Infinity in Sydney's Gr...

LeadStory Spotlight

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A look at Gaza's destruction six months into the war

Six months after the conflict in Gaza began, Reuters cameramen ride bicycles along its ruined streets to gauge the destruction left by Israeli air strikes that have killed more than 33,000 people in retaliation for Hamas's Oct. 7 attack ...

Reuters

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Palestinians concerned by Israel's 800 hectares settlement plan

In the face of international criticism, Israel’s far right finance minister recently announced plans to make 800 hectares of land in the West Bank “Israeli state land” – the biggest land confiscation since the Oslo accords of 1993, accor...

France 24

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Mysterious groundwater surge floods Libyan towns

A city in northern Libya is being plagued by rising groundwater. The flooding is threatening the foundations of houses and many people have been forced out of their homes by a rising tide of sewage. Experts are puzzled by the potential e...

Al Jazeera

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Embattled China Evergrande faces liquidation hearing

Debt-laden property developer China Evergrande Group will once again try to fend off liquidation at court hearings in Hong Kong.

Bloomberg

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Building cities from scratch to avoid urban heat

One solution being touted for extreme urban heat is building new cities from scratch. One project, Masdar City in the UAE began construction almost two decades ago.

Bloomberg

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Donald Trump Jr. to testify in New York fraud case

Donald Trumps children are taking to the stand in a trial against their family's business, which has been accused of fraud in the State of New York. Donald Trump Jr. is expected to testify Wednesday and Eric Trump on Thursday.

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Evergrande files for U.S. bankruptcy protection

Embattled developer China Evergrande Group has filed for bankruptcy protection in a U.S. court as part of one of the world's biggest debt restructuring exercises, as anxiety grows over China's worsening property crisis and a weakening ec...

Reuters

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Somalian floods leave over 200,000 homeless

At least 200-thousand people in central Somalia have been displaced by heavy rains and flooding. The wet weather comes after a prolonged drought that has left millions of people on the brink of famine. The United Nations says it needs 2....

Al Jazeera

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Creating tree-top homes to combat climate change

The trees in this Australian development have been preserved to keep the homes cool and help local wildlife.

EuroNews

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Blackstone secures $30 billion for real estate buys

Blackstone secured $30.4 billion of total capital commitments for its largest global property drawdown fund, called Blackstone Real Estate Partners X, according to a statement. Sonali Basak has more on "Bloomberg Markets."

Bloomberg

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Heavy rains increase landslides in Brazil

A fear of landslides caused by heavy rains is keeping people in northern Brazil awake at night. Craters – 70m deep and 500m wide - have developed close to people's homes. Al Jazeera’s Victoria Gatenby reports.

Al Jazeera

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Devastating landslides sweep through Peru

In Peru, thousands of people have been forced to flee after landslides dumped tonnes of mud and debris on a poor community in the district of Cieneguilla in the country’s west. At least one person has died while many saw their homes dest...

Al Jazeera

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Snowpack melting could cause major floods

Much of Minnesota is coming off the wettest winter in modern history, and that could lead to some major flooding this spring.

Fox News

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Extreme flooding hits Malaysia

Days of torrential rain have caused flooding and forced nearly fifty thousand people to be evacuated from low-lying areas. The state of Johor, that neighbours Singapore was the worst affected, with four deaths reported. Now authorities a...

Al Jazeera

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Russia vows to rebuild Mariupol after long battle

The Kremlin says it will rehabilitate 1 million square metres of Mariupol after besieging the city for more than 80 days and destroying many of the vibrant cultural landmarks of the once vibrant city.

Al Jazeera

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Turkish authorities inspect buildings left standing

Authorities in Turkey are checking buildings so that residents can move back in after the devastating earthquakes. Even buildings still standing may have been structurally damaged, with their inhabitants sleeping in cars and tents out on...

DW News

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French apartment block succumbs to sea level rise

When it was built at the end of the 1960s on one of France's most glorious Atlantic coastlines, the beach was over 200 metres (656 ft) away. Today, the hulk of the 80-flat Le Signal apartment block perches precariously on a dune just met...

Reuters

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Turkey's Erdogan says stricter construction rules needed

Turkey's President meanwhile has promised to rebuild the areas destroyed by the quake. Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced the construction of 30 thousand homes starting next month. The president says the buildings would be "safe" and of ...

France 24

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Hope and despair in Turkey rescue effort

The massive earthquakes in Turkey and Syria have brought about devastation and despair yet also hope and courage. Al Jazeera's Tierney Bonini shares her experience following a group of rescue workers.

Al Jazeera

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Fears 70% of Antakya buildings destroyed

Hatay province is one of the areas in the earthquake zone that has been hardest-hit. It is estimated that as much as 70% of the buildings in Antakya may be destroyed. The rush is on to evacuate people and provide shelter to as many as po...

Al Jazeera

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Turkey earthquake: Why did so many buildings collapse?

Turkey's Justice Minister says 131 people are under investigation for their alleged responsibility in the construction of buildings that failed to withstand the quakes. Although the quakes were powerful, many in Turkey blame faulty const...

France 24

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Security Camera captures first moments of earthquake

CCTV footage shows the moment a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquale struck at 4:17am on February 6. The quake epicentre was the Pazarcik district of Kahramanmaras province in Turkey. Less than 12 hours later, a second magnitude 7.6 earthqu...

Al Jazeera

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Young Ukrainians rebuild destroyed village

Euronews' Valérie Gauriat travelled to Ukraine and witnessed locals rebuilding the destroyed village of Horenka, north of Kyiv.

EuroNews