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Milei malaise?
Will Fitzpatrick
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Milei malaise?

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Chile’s new president sees approval sink
Will Fitzpatrick
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Chile’s new president sees approval sink

California clears death row
Natalie Johnson
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California clears death row

Kast’s honeymoon is over
Natalie Johnson
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Kast’s honeymoon is over

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Bomb threats disrupt flights across Europe
Will Fitzpatrick
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Bomb threats disrupt flights across Europe

A night of historic firsts
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A night of historic firsts

Last night’s wins were not only pivotal, but also broke multiple glass ceilings in American politics.

First time for everything
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First time for everything

Almgren, a former risk analyst and amateur soccer and track star who dedicated himself full time to distance running in 2025, had never run a marathon before Sunday.

US oil companies fill their coffers
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US oil companies fill their coffers

While the average American household has spent $1,100 more on gas and diesel since the start of the Iran war, oil companies have been profiting from higher fuel prices.

Afghanistan’s poppy problem
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Afghanistan’s poppy problem

As Afghan farmers struggle with high operating costs and low crop prices, more are taking a risk by illegally growing poppy to feed their families.

Fuel costs halt three-year cruise around the world
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Fuel costs halt three-year cruise around the world

Ship owner Villa Vie Residences told passengers the cruise would end its journey early in Cambodia because refueling costs have jumped more than 300% since the start of the Iran war.

One year since the El Fasher massacre
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One year since the El Fasher massacre

Tens of thousands still remain missing after the RSF’s siege of El Fasher. The RSF also remains in control of the city, and the civil war continues to drag on with seemingly no end in sight.

Do you have a right to Vegemite?
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Do you have a right to Vegemite?

One Australian inmate thinks so.

Oil hits six-month high
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Oil hits six-month high

Tourist Trap
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Tourist Trap

Climate targets now out of reach
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Climate targets now out of reach

2.8 is way above the UN target of 1.5 degrees that was set by the 2015 Paris Agreement.

Rare earths aren’t so rare in China
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Rare earths aren’t so rare in China

Inside China, one kilogram costs a mere $9. But outside of China? $1,150.