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Thousands join protest at COP30 climate talks in Brazil

The UN climate talks in Brazil are facing increasing disruption from protesters. Thousands joined the "Great People's March" outside the conference venue to demand action on global warming instead of empty promises.

DW News

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Pope Leo XIV hosts Hollywood stars at the Vatican

Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV hosted stars like Cate Blanchett and Spike Lee at the Vatican as part of an effort to deepen the dialogue between creativity and faith.

CBS News

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Food banks ask for donations as government reopens

As the government reopens, people are anxiously waiting to receive their SNAP benefits. While they wait, they are taking advantage of local food banks - who also need help.

Scripps Local

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Unified Government takes vote on EDI programs

KSHB 41 Wyandotte County reporter Rachel Henderson reports on a recent Unified Government vote on its EDI programs.

Scripps Local

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Indigenous protesters say COP conferences don’t speak for them

An Indigenous group staged a peaceful protest at the COP30 conference in Belém, Brazil, blocking the main entrance to the restricted area for negotiators. Protesters accused the conferences of only speaking for governments and corporations.

CBC News

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Dad seeks justice after students shared nude deepfake of his daughter

A family in Louisiana is raising awareness about AI-generated deepfake pornography after fake explicit photos of their 13-year-old daughter were allegedly shared among students at her middle school.

CBS America

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South Africa lets in 130 Palestinians after initial denial

South Africa granted entry to 130 Palestinians without travel papers after initially barring them but said it will examine accusations that an unregistered organization arranged their trip "in an irregular and irresponsible manner."

Reuters

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How Trump's second term has reshaped U.S. climate policy

President Donald Trump’s return to the White House in January 2025 has triggered a sweeping rollback of U.S. climate policy, reversing many of the initiatives introduced under former President Joe Biden and reshaping the country’s energy...

Reuters

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Pueblo leaders protest proposal near cultural site

The Trump administration is taking steps to allow oil-and-gas drilling on a UNESCO World Heritage site in New Mexico. The Chaco Canyon is dotted with archeological ruins - held sacred by the indigenous Pueblo peoples.

Al Jazeera

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Fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber most delegations at COP30

An analysis finds 1,600 fossil fuel representatives at UN climate summit in Brazil, outnumbering almost every country delegation.

Euronews

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Are Europe's cities ready for climate change?

Despite climate change being a top priority for most mayors in 54 cities, nearly one-fifth of the cities don't have a dedicated team for climate adaptation.

Euronews

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Algeria sees more than 22 wildfires in 8 provinces

Algeria has seen more than 22 forest fires across 8 of its provinces since Thursday, with the worst in the central Tipaza region.

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Kelp forest off Cape Town provides inspiration for local chef

Kelp is essential to oceans, providing a habitat for numerous marine life and keeping the ocean clean by trapping carbon. It's also long been a part of Asian cuisine, but now a chef in Cape Town is turning seaweed into a gastronomic expe...

Africanews

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Ivory Coast experiences increased refugee influx from Mali conflict

Ivory Coast is deploying additional security forces to its northern border following a surge in refugee arrivals linked to escalating attacks by armed groups in neighboring Mali, raising concerns about the southward spread of regional in...

Africanews

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New Delhi struggles with toxic air

Hospitals in the Indian capital New Delhi are seeing a sharp rise in patients with respiratory and cardiovascular issues. The city is struggling with toxic air that’s nearly 30 times the level the World Health Organization deems safe.

Al Jazeera

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U.S. Catholic bishops stand up to Trump's immigration crackdown

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a rare condemnation of U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown and advocated for "meaningful immigration reform."

France 24

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Indigenous protesters block entrance to COP30 summit in Brazil

Dozens of Indigenous protesters blocked the front of the COP30 summit venue in Brazil on Friday morning, staging a sit-in that forced delegates to use a side entrance to resume their negotiations on tackling climate change.

France 24

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Fears over crime, immigration dominate Chile's presidential election

As Chileans head into the presidential election on Sunday (November 16), concerns over rising crime and immigration have eclipsed economic and social issues, reshaping the political landscape.

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Record number of women want to leave U.S., according to new survey

A new Gallup survey details how many Americans want to leave the U.S. Benedict Vigers, a senior global news writer at Gallup, joins CBS News with more.

CBS America

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California wildfire forces evacuations

Wildfire and storm threats in California are raising concerns of mudslides near the coast. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.

CBS News

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Water uncertainty looms after missed Colorado River deadline

There’s looming uncertainty over water distribution from the Colorado River among several Southwestern states in the United States after a missed deadline this week (November 11). With current guidelines expiring at the end of 2025, talk...

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How climate change is threatening Spain's ancient saffron production

In the hills of Catalonia, farmer Jaume Casado Carulla picks purple flowers on a land steeped in tradition, where saffron was cultivated hundreds of years ago. But now, the flowers don’t bloom like they used to. Farmers have said the pro...

Reuters

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No, Portugal is not banning all Islamic practices

Viral claims online appear to over-extend a recently approved law that will ban face veils in public in Portugal.

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Rising sea levels force Panama's island residents to move to mainland

Submerged by climate change. The Panamanian islands under threat from rising tides and temperatures.

Al Jazeera

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Nigerian aid groups help children accused of witchcraft rebuild lives

Tens of thousands of Nigerian children have been accused of witchcraft over the past 20 years, resulting in abandonment and brutal violence. Despite laws preventing witchcraft-related child abuse, activists say it’s still widespread and ...

Reuters