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The New Threat to Brazil’s Forests: Chemicals
Authorities use satellites to track deforestation caused by chain saws or fire. Now criminals are using chemicals to degrade trees…
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Part-Time Farmers, Part-Time Rock Stars: A Chinese Band’s Unlikely Rise
The band, Varihnaz, has gained fans by offering an alternative to China’s hyper-polished, fast-paced modern life, with songs about pesticides…
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Zelensky, With Limited Options, Seeks a Path Forward for Ukraine
A muted response to Ukraine’s “victory plan” and steep challenges on the battlefield leave Kyiv searching for a Plan B.
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Houthi Arrests of Yemenis on Spying Charges Alarm Diplomats and Aid Workers
The Iran-backed Houthi militia has detained dozens of Yemenis linked to the U.S. Embassy or international organizations recently.
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Live Updates: Dozens Killed in Israeli Strike in Northern Gaza, Palestinian Officials Say
The Israeli military said it was looking into reports of the attack. The Palestinian Civil Defense, an emergency service, said…
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Ukraine Braces for Russian Assault in Kursk Using North Korean Troops
Several thousand North Korean soldiers have arrived in Russia’s western Kursk region, where they are expected to support Moscow’s efforts…
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British Labour Lawmaker Suspended After Punches Thrown
Video that emerged over the weekend appeared to show Mike Amesbury, a Labour party lawmaker, hitting a man in the…
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Gérard Depardieu’s Sexual Assault Trial Is Postponed Until March
The French movie star’s lawyer said poor health kept his client from court on Monday.
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‘Grate Cheese Robbery’ Scams Company Out of 22 Tons of Cheddar
Neal’s Yard, a leading cheese retailer in London, said that a shipment of 22 metric tons of rare Cheddar had…
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Tommy Robinson, an Anti-immigrant Agitator in Britain, Gets Jail Sentence
Mr. Robinson, the founder of the English Defence League, was sentenced to 18 months for ignoring a court order to…
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