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UN report: World will miss 1.5 degree climate target, says UNEP
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UN report: World will miss 1.5 degree climate target, says UNEP

The world’s goal of slowing global warming will not be met, scientists say in a much-anticipated report from the UN’s environmental agency. It is no longer a question of avoiding failure - but of trying to limit it
Iran fires missiles and drones after new US strikes on Gulf targets
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Iran fires missiles and drones after new US strikes on Gulf targets

Attacks on targets in Iran along the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman are confirmed by US President Donald Trump. At least four people have been killed and around 50 injured at an Iranian wedding, the Iranian Red Crescent says
Asian stock markets fall at the open, with Hong Kong hit hardest
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Asian stock markets fall at the open, with Hong Kong hit hardest

It is a gloomy opening session on many stock exchanges in Asia on Tuesday.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns, latest defense leader to exit under Trump administration
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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns, latest defense leader to exit under Trump administration

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is resigning after just 18 months, the White House confirmed to media in Washington. He is the latest in a series of defense leaders to leave their posts under the new Trump administration
Nepal mudslide destroys at least 2,500 buildings as rescue efforts continue
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Nepal mudslide destroys at least 2,500 buildings as rescue efforts continue

The devastating mudslide in Nepal has so far claimed at least 939 lives, and 3,925 people are still missing after the disaster. Observations show that around 2,500 buildings have been destroyed in the affected valley
Novak Djokovic knocked out in US Open first round by Mariano Navone
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Novak Djokovic knocked out in US Open first round by Mariano Navone

Tennis star Novak Djokovic crashed out of the US Open in the first round. He lost in five sets to Argentine Mariano Navone
Gunman on the run after fatal shooting at Swiss rave in Aarau
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Gunman on the run after fatal shooting at Swiss rave in Aarau

A 22-year-old Italian woman was killed in a shooting at a rave in Switzerland. No one has been arrested, and police are hunting at least one suspect
Niger junta regains control of base in Niamey with Russian help
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Niger junta regains control of base in Niamey with Russian help

Fighting broke out on Saturday in Niger's capital, Niamey, between the presidential guard and rebel military units. The military junta has fought back with the help of Russian forces
Iceland opens polls in advisory referendum on resuming EU talks
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Iceland opens polls in advisory referendum on resuming EU talks

It remains uncertain until the last moment - will Iceland resume negotiations for EU membership? Public opinion ahead of today’s referendum is very even. The polling stations opened at 11 a
Nepal says rescue efforts for trapped workers are making progress after deadly floods and landslide disaster
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Nepal says rescue efforts for trapped workers are making progress after deadly floods and landslide disaster

More than 680 people are confirmed dead after flash floods and a tsunami disaster in Nepal and Tibet. Nearly 2,500 are missing, more than 500 of whom are foreign nationals
Iceland votes on reopening EU talks in expected close race
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Iceland votes on reopening EU talks in expected close race

Today, Icelanders go to the polls to say yes or no to reopening EU negotiations. But the issue is dividing the country, and it is expected to be a very close race
US Patriot missile stockpiles in Europe run low, sources say
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US Patriot missile stockpiles in Europe run low, sources say

The US military’s stockpile of advanced air defense missiles in Europe is severely depleted, two military sources warn. One reason is the U
Iran has executed at least 511 people this year, rights group says
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Iran has executed at least 511 people this year, rights group says

At least 511 people have been executed in Iran so far this year, according to Iran Human Rights (IHR).
Two people with Swedish ties missing after Nepal-Tibet mudslide
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Two people with Swedish ties missing after Nepal-Tibet mudslide

A Swedish citizen and a foreign citizen living in Sweden are among the more than a thousand people missing after the dramatic mudslide in the Himalayas, the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs says.
Glacier collapse likely triggered deadly mudslide in Nepal, experts say
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Glacier collapse likely triggered deadly mudslide in Nepal, experts say

A collapsing glacier and a landslide likely triggered the mudslide in Nepal. This type of flash flood has become more common as global warming continues, according to Mats Eriksson at the Swedish Geotechnical Institute
Record number of Chinese ships spotted around Taiwan in July
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Record number of Chinese ships spotted around Taiwan in July

Coast Guard, research vessels and other boats. The number of Chinese ships around Taiwan reached a record high in July
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, dot-pattern pioneer, dies at 97
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Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, dot-pattern pioneer, dies at 97

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her distinctive dot-patterned works, has died. She was 97
Himalayan flood kills hundreds and leaves more than 1,400 missing after river rises 9 metres in 30 minutes
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Himalayan flood kills hundreds and leaves more than 1,400 missing after river rises 9 metres in 30 minutes

Enormous amounts of earth and water plowed through the Himalayan valleys - and masses of people ran for their lives. Several hundred have died, thousands are missing and an intensive search is underway among the mud and rubble
Car rams bus stop in northern France, killing two and injuring several
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Car rams bus stop in northern France, killing two and injuring several

A car crashed into a bus stop in Caen, in northern France, late Wednesday night. Two people have died from their injuries and several are seriously injured
Belgian potato crop hit by drought and wet weather, threatening fry prices
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Belgian potato crop hit by drought and wet weather, threatening fry prices

Spring wetness and summer drought are causing a Belgian potato crisis. How are you going to make fries out of these? sighs grower Mathieu Comijn
US to brief NATO allies on troop review in Europe
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US to brief NATO allies on troop review in Europe

How many US soldiers will remain in Europe? On Thursday, NATO countries will receive information about US plans.
Hungarian author Péter Nádas dies aged 83, publisher says
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Hungarian author Péter Nádas dies aged 83, publisher says

Hungarian author Péter Nádas has died, his publisher said, according to AFP. He was 83 years old
Kremlin Confirms CIA Director John Ratcliffe Visited Moscow, Says He Did Not Meet Putin
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Kremlin Confirms CIA Director John Ratcliffe Visited Moscow, Says He Did Not Meet Putin

The Kremlin confirms that the head of the CIA has visited Moscow, but there is no word on whether he met with Vladimir Putin. According to some reports, talks were held about a possible prisoner exchange
Ukrainian drone attacks kill at least 11, spark huge fire at Russian warehouse
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Ukrainian drone attacks kill at least 11, spark huge fire at Russian warehouse

Several people were reported to have been killed in Ukrainian attacks on Wednesday against Russia and Russian-occupied territory.
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