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A person cools off with water from an open fire hydrant during a heat wave on the West Side of Chicago, Illinois; Human-caused climate change can amplify El Nino's associated effects because a warmer ocean and atmosphere increase the availability of energy and moisture for extreme weather events

Strengthening El Nino 'adding fuel to a planet already on fire': UN chief

01 August 2026

Environmental activists hold placards during a demonstration against PFAS chemicals next to the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels in March 2026

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01 August 2026

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Makeshift tents flooded by heavy rain in Rafah

Hamas gives 'initial' support to Gaza truce plan as fighting rages

02 February 2024

Fire and smoke rises above buildings during an Israeli air strike in Gaza City on October 8, 2023.

Group of SA lawyers want to institute lawsuit again US, UK

02 February 2024

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele polls as the most popular leader in Latin America

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French musician Guilhem Gallart, a member of the Fonky Family, is seen here with his partner Wahiba; he was diagnosed with ALS in 2015

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02 February 2024

A seller displays stone rings at his shop in the city of Shahr-e Ray

Iran's long-lasting love for gemstones

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Standing Committee dismisses claims of irregularities in Parliament rebuild

02 August 2026

Brazil's Lula launches fourth term bid as Trump looms over campaign

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California lifeguards wiped out from extreme weather

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WATCH | IEC gives update on final voter registration drive

01 August 2026

Cost of calm? R54.6m SANDF mission faces scrutiny

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Strengthening El Nino 'adding fuel to a planet already on fire': UN chief

Forever chemicals and pesticides under Trump: What to know

EU grapples with migrant crisis in Spain's North Africa enclave

Hamas agrees to disarm: What are the challenges ahead?

Cables and cooling bring AI windfall to Indian suppliers

Lifestyle audit, case reviews, suspensions: Kubayi launches IDAC clean-up

Hamas gives 'initial' support to Gaza truce plan as fighting rages

Group of SA lawyers want to institute lawsuit again US, UK

Nayib Bukele, El Salvador's unapologetic 'dictator'

Study finds new treatment shows promise against Lou Gehrig's disease

Iran's long-lasting love for gemstones

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Standing Committee dismisses claims of irregularities in Parliament rebuild

Brazil's Lula launches fourth term bid as Trump looms over campaign

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French, Italian winegrowers face earliest ever harvest

California lifeguards wiped out from extreme weather

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