Under different circumstances, you might expect to see someone like Gubad Ibadoghlu speaking at a United Nations conference on climate change. But as the world leaders gather at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the economist and outspoken fossil fuel critic is 30 kilometres away, locked inside his home, under 24/7 police surveillance. CBC | World News
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First, the vicious cyclones came. Then, the trafficking gangs
The West Bengal region of India has been devastated by climate disasters and opportunistic sex traffickers are targeting girls in the region. CBC’s Salimah Shivji hears their stories of horror and survival and learns how the community is fighting to protect their daughters. CBC | World News
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Read More »Archaeology breakthrough after major findings on church standing where Jesus was crucified
During the Roman period, following the AD 70 siege, Emperor Hadrian established a pagan temple on the site. Daily Express :: News Feed
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The month-old infant, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was rushed to hospital after falling ill at a property in Glasgow Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Eric Trump warns of UK revolt over Labour war on farmers and tells them ‘fight like hell’
Donald Trump’s second son Eric has blasted Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and hinted at tariffs on the European Union as he sends a message to farmers Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Artist says he was surprised people mistook his seashell sculpture for a poop emoji
The goal was to create a sea snail-shaped sculpture on a nature reserve. But locals saw something entirely different. CBC | World News
Read More »Jasmine Paolini and Italy beat Slovakia to win the Billie Jean King Cup
Jasmine Paolini capped a breakthrough season by leading Italy to its first Billie Jean King Cup title since 2013 on Wednesday, defeating Rebecca Sramkova 6-2, 6-1 to seal a 2-0 victory over Slovakia in the final of the women’s team competition in Malaga, Spain. CBC | World News
Read More »Alec Baldwin’s Rust premieres in Poland with dedication to Halyna Hutchins
Alec Baldwin’s Western Rust had its world premiere Wednesday at a film festival in Poland with a dedication to cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was fatally shot in an accident on the set three years ago. CBC | World News
Read More »Israelis hit house in northern Gaza, one of multiple strikes leaving at least 33 dead
Israeli forces killed at least 33 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, including a rescue worker, health officials said, as Israeli troops deepened an incursion along the territory’s northern edge, bombarding a hospital and blowing up homes. CBC | World News
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