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Vast areas of degraded nature are being restored around the world, according to a new UN report. The total area is 5.6 times the size of Sweden. The jaguar in South America, the snow leopard in Kyrgyzstan and the dolphin in India are among the animals making a comeback.
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UN Biodiversity Summit Faces Pressure to Speed Up Progress on 2030 Nature Goals
Several important goals for the world’s wildlife and nature are due to be met in four years, but progress is slow. How to achieve the goals of “nature’s Paris Agreement” will be in focus when the UN biodiversity summit is held for the 17th time.
Sweden
World No. 1 Yelena Rybakina stunned by 118th-ranked Alina Charaeva in China Open upset
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Sports
Russians leaving the country again as fears of mobilisation and tighter controls grow
With his belongings in suitcases and taped-up boxes, he left his family and friends in Russia this summer. He is one of many Russians who are either moving abroad or considering doing so. None of them know when they will be able to return.
World
Fear of new mobilization, tighter controls drive more Russians to leave the country
With his belongings in suitcases and taped-up boxes, he left his family and friends in Russia this summer. He is one of many Russians who are either moving abroad or considering it. None of them know when they will be able to return.
World
Azerbaijan pardons French businessman jailed on espionage charges
Azerbaijan has pardoned a French businessman who had been imprisoned since 2023 on espionage charges.
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