Brazil: Deforestation in Brazil's Cerrado accelerated dramatically in 2023
Deforestation in Brazil's Cerrado area, a huge tropical grassland famed for its rich biodiversity, rose dramatically in 2023 and exceeded that of the rainforest.
Iranians use the fire festival to express their displeasure and rebel against restrictions.
An uncommon exhalation in Iran. The streets are crowded with people celebrating the custom of Chaahaar Shanbeh Suri. Iran forbade public dancing. It's considered a form of protest.
Israel-Lebanon border: Hezbollah combat provokes fears of a broader conflict
For the past six months, Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah have been engaged in cross-border combat. Israel's war on Gaza set it off, and it's getting worse.
Israel seizes vital Gaza border crossing and commences attack on Rafah.
Israeli forces have seized control of Gaza's Rafah border crossing, cutting off a key route for humanitarian aid and a possible haven for civilians fleeing a construction attack. The Israeli military announced on Tuesday that it had taken "operational control" of the Gaza side of the border crossing that connects the embattled territory to Egypt. The blocking of the critical route and the placement of tanks in the heart of Rafah are seen as demonstrations of Israel's intention to continue its assault on the southern city despite ongoing truce talks.
Auto theft is on the rise. Vehicles with keyless entry and push-button starts are especially vulnerable. Watch this video to discover how to effectively safeguard your vehicle against theft.
North Korea tests the warhead of a cruise missile.
In addition to testing a new anti-aircraft missile, North Korea has tested a "super-large warhead" for its "strategic" cruise missiles. Keep an eye out for additional information!
The government must strengthen data security after UK university research safety raises concerns about national security.
According to the UK's MI5 security organization, foreign governments are allegedly targeting British universities. They are reportedly eyeing the UK's cutting-edge research to strengthen their armed forces and economies. Keep an eye out for additional information!
China: Zhang Xiaoming was dismissed from the CPPCC as deputy secretary general.
Zhang Xiaoming, a senior Chinese official, has lost his job as the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference's deputy secretary general. It is the principal political advisory body in the nation. In 2022, he was named Deputy Secretary General of the nation's highest political advisory body. The political body's two-day meeting concluded with the announcement of the decision. Watch to find out more!
The extraordinary heatwave in India has claimed scores of lives in just 24 hours. With this, the death toll from heatwaves around the country has surpassed 150.
Dwayne Johnson declares that he "will keep my politics to myself" and won't support Joe Biden for president again.
After seriously considering it, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has decided not to support Joe Biden in the impending 2024 presidential contest. See to learn more.
AI for Good Summit: The UN holds a worldwide AI technology gathering.
The AI for Good Global Summit began on Thursday in Geneva, with robots welcoming attendees at the venue's entry. This event brought together thousands of people from all sectors of the globe to debate their aspirations and anxieties about the future of artificial intelligence (AI). Watch to learn more.
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