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The streets in Bogota, Colombia, were clear of traffic and instead filled with pedestrians and cyclists on Thursday, as only vehicles related to public transportation were permitted on the roads. The restrictions were only in effect for one day as a means to combat traffic and air pollution after the city was recently blanketed in smoke from nearby wildfires. CBC ...
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Europe’s farm protests: Here are some of the grievances
Farmers’ protests that began in France in mid-January have spread across Europe in a fight for less bureaucracy and protection of their livelihoods amid the continent’s rising cost of living. CBC | World News
Read More »Houthis shoring up power in Yemen with Red Sea strikes to support Gaza, analysts say
Geopolitical observers say the Houthis’ disruption of trade in the Red Sea, ostensibly in support of Palestinians in Gaza, is winning them new recruits in Yemen, where they control two-thirds of the population, often through brutal means. CBC | World News
Read More »Biden signs executive order sanctioning 4 Israeli settlers in occupied West Bank
U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday issued an executive order that targets Israeli settlers in the West Bank who have been accused of attacking Palestinians in the occupied territory, imposing financial sanctions and visa bans in an initial round against four individuals. CBC | World News
Read More »Who is James Baldwin and why is he the Google Doodle?
Decades on from his death, Baldwin’s writing continues to be read widely, and he is regarded as one of the most important voices of the 20th century. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Outrage as Nazi flags draped across buildings in French city – but all is not as it seems
Nantes is playing host to a production for a TV series set during World War 2 after the fall of France. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Welsh government’s humiliation after millions spent on music festival farm it can’t use
Since 2003, the primary Green Man Festival has been held near Crickhowell in Powys, consistently drawing crowds of up to 25,000. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Barcelona faces having water cut off as Spain boils in 23C weather in January
There are concerns that over time Spain’s new weather patterns could lead to longer summers and shorter winters. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Massive £25m superboat to ‘travel back to EU waters’ after being rejected by Londoners
One councillor said the boat would have been “completely unsuitable” for London. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Punters fury as pub goers hit by American-style automatic tip on bill for pints
Pubs are adding a service charge for drinks ordered at the bar. Daily Express :: News Feed
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