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Argentina’s Patagonia sees sharp fall in sheep farms amid tough times

Sheep farming in Argentina’s Patagonia declines as climate change and overgrazing damage pastures and farms.

Al Jazeera

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Feds to introduce bill protecting religious, cultural buildings

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is expected to introduce new legislation to protect places of worship and other cultural sites after a string of attacks on mosques and synagogues.

CBC News

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Pope Leo XIV celebrates 70th birthday

Hundreds gathered with banners wishing a happy 70th birthday to Pope Leo XIV, who blessed the faithful gathered in St Peter's Square at the Vatican.

Euronews

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Inside Pope Leo's adopted home in Peru

Before becoming pontiff, Pope Leo spent over two decades as a missionary and a bishop in Peru. The city where he led the church has now become a destination for the faithful.

CBS News

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Faithful gather in St Peter's square for Pope Leo's 70th birthday

It was a festive scene in the Vatican’s St Peter’s Square on Sunday as the Catholic faithful gathered to celebrate the 70th birthday of Pope Leo XIV.

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Rehabilitated penguins released at the beach

The Namku Foundation rehabilitated nine Magellanic penguins and released them back into the ocean in Chile this week. This distinct, warm-climate species of penguin is native to coastlines in South America and doesn’t need ice or snow in...

The Weather Channel

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Immigration raids drive away customers and staff in Texas eateries

Oscar Garcia Santaella’s Houston-area Mexican restaurant, Los Primos, is struggling as immigration raids in Texas drive away both customers and staff. His situation reflects a broader trend affecting restaurants across Texas.

France 24

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Ecotourism seen as key to protecting Patagonia’s pumas

In Patagonia, Argentina, tensions are rising between ranchers and environmentalists over the future of pumas. Advocates argue that ecotourism could provide a sustainable path to conservation, while ranchers warn of growing threats to liv...

Al Jazeera

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Nigeria crowns first beauty queen from albinism community

Nigeria’s Albinism Advocacy Pageant in Lagos has crowned its first beauty queen from the albinism community. The event aims to challenge conventional beauty standards, promote diversity, and break the stigma surrounding albinism in the c...

Africanews

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Report warns antisemitism becoming normalised in UK middle class

A UK government report reveals a sharp rise in antisemitic protests and violence since the Hamas attacks on Israel, warning the trend is spreading into Britain’s middle class. The findings raise concerns about normalisation of antisemiti...

i24 News

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Town in Peru boosted by Pope Leo's rise to the papacy

Pope Leo XIV turned 70 years old on Saturday September 13th. Before becoming pontiff, he spent over two decades as a missionary and bishop in Peru.

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Tensions over immigration escalate in Chicago

Protests broke out in Chicago on Saturday against President Trump's immigration crackdown. A group of Catholic clergy led what they called a "People's Mass" outside the Great Lakes Naval Base. The base will also be used by Immigration an...

CBS America

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Huge crowds march for right-wing "Unite the Kingdom" rally in London

More than 100,000 people took to the streets in London on Saturday, in what's believed to be the largest anti-immigration protest in British history. Organizers called it a "Unite the Kingdom" rally.

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Invasive water weed threatens El Salvador wetland

El Salvador's largest wetland reservoir is being choked by a free-floating weed. Locals are fighting a battle to clear the wetland's waters of the bright green aquatic plant.

DW News

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Burkina Faso waives entry visa fees for all African nationals

Burkina Faso is now free to visit for all African nationals. Ouagadougou says its waiving fees on entry visas for citizens of African countries.

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Driver shot, killed by ICE agent during traffic stop

An ICE officer shot and killed a man during a traffic stop in a Chicago suburb. The Department of Homeland Security said officers were trying to arrest a man who had a history of reckless driving when the suspect drove his car into offic...

CBS America

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There’s one country where you can escape mosquitoes

A land without mosquitoes? Yes, it exists, but why haven’t the biting insects invaded this beautiful island nation? In this video, we explore all the theories (hint: weather plays a big part) and reveal which country is a mosquito-free p...

The Weather Channel

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Deadly floods in Indonesia: Bali among hardest-hit areas

Rescue teams in Indonesia are racing to find survivors after flash floods swept through Bali and East Nusa Tenggara, killing at least 23 people. A state of emergency has been declared to accelerate relief operations, with thousands displ...

Al Jazeera

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Eswatini denies agreement to receive Kilmar Abrego Garcia

The Trump administration said last week it would send Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadorian national, to the African kingdom. Eswatini denies the agreement.

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Koreans detained by ICE at Georgia Hyundai plant return home

Hundreds of South Korean nationals detained by ICE agents in a massive immigration raid last week on a Georgia Hyundai plant for alleged visa violations were released from a detention center and boarded a flight back to their country.

CBS News

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South Africa reopens investigation into Steve Biko's death after 48 years

Police officers killed the anti-apartheid activist while he was in detention in 1977.

Africanews

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House passes bill to increase penalties for illegal re-entry to U.S.

The House passed legislation that would create harsher prison sentences for immigrants who repeatedly enter the United States without permission or documentation.

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Reporter’s Notebook: The race to control the narrative

In today’s fast-paced news cycle, the scramble to define the “correct” narrative often overshadows nuance. Reporters face the challenge of balancing political angles with human stories, making it harder to capture the full truth behind u...

CBS America

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9/11 advocates urge Congress to boost support for victims, responders

As the nation marks 24 years since 9/11, advocates are urging Congress to expand funding for first responders and survivors. John Beal, a leading voice for victims, says many still face serious health and financial struggles and deserve ...

CBS America

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Study: 25% of recent heatwaves 'impossible' without climate change

Fifty-five heat waves over the past quarter-century would not have happened without human-caused climate change, according to a study published Wednesday.

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Climate change is making rollercoaster harvests the new normal

AccuWeather Vice President of Forecast Operations Dan DePodwin and AccuWeather Climate Expert Brett Anderson discuss the top headlines related to climate change in the September 12 edition of Climate In The News.

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Prosecutors: Foreign nationals placed pig heads outside Paris mosques

A police investigation showed foreign nationals placed the pig heads that were found outside at least nine mosques in and around Paris on Tuesday, the Paris Prosecutor's office said on Wednesday.

France 24

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African leaders urge more renewable energy, finance at climate summit

African leaders wrapped up the second Africa Climate Summit in Ethiopia’s capital on Wednesday with a pledge to accelerate investment in renewable energy.

Africanews

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Ghana welcomes U.S. deportees

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama stated that Ghana has agreed to accept West African nationals who were deported from the U.S., amid global controversy over migrant policies.

Africanews

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Iranian women ride motorbikes in defiance of Islamic rules

Women across Iran are increasingly turning to motorcycles as their mode of transportation, despite many being denied licenses. In doing so, they're challenging strict norms in the Islamic Republic.

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