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Around 16,500 climate change deaths in EU cities - study

Scientists estimated that rising temperatures from human-caused climate change were responsible for roughly 16,500 deaths in European cities this summer, using modelling to project the toll before official data is released.
Climate Change • 17 Sep

Sri Lanka to ban predatory pet fish to protect ecosystems

Sri Lanka will ban four species of predatory ornamental fish including piranhas that have escaped into rivers and lakes, devastating native species and threatening fragile freshwater ecosystems, the fisheries minister has said.
News Lens • 17 Sep

Protest sees Peru evacuate 1,400 people from Machu Picchu

Peru evacuated some 1,400 tourists overnight from the train station that serves the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, while about 900 others remained stranded as protesters blocked the railway tracks, officials said.
World • 16 Sep

US retail sales beat expectations despite tariffs

Retail sales in the US rose more than analysts expected in August, government data showed today, even as President Donald Trump's tariffs ripple through the world's biggest economy.
Business • 16 Sep

Trump renews calls for ending quarterly reports for firms

US President Donald Trump today pushed for the US Securities and Exchange Commission to stop requiring quarterly earnings reports from companies and corporations and to have them report on a six-month basis instead.
Business • 15 Sep

Spain threatens Eurovision boycott if Israel participates

Spain should boycott next year's Eurovision Song Contest if Israel takes part, Spanish Culture Minister Ernest Urtasun has said, joining Ireland and other European nations threatening to pull out of the event.
Europe • 15 Sep

Aid flotilla sets sail for Gaza from Tunisia after delays

A flotilla bound for Gaza carrying aid and pro-Palestinian activists has set sail from Tunisia after repeated delays, aiming to break Israel's blockade and establish a humanitarian corridor to the Palestinian territory.
Middle East • 15 Sep

Chinese factory, consumer activity slow amid struggles

China's economy showed further signs of weakness last month, with key data today revealing factory output and consumption rising at their weakest pace for around a year.
Business • 15 Sep

Rubio promises 'unwavering support' for Israel in Gaza

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has vowed that Washington would provide "unwavering support" to Israel in achieving its goals in Gaza as he called for the eradication of Hamas.
Middle East • 15 Sep

DNA found at Kirk murder scene matched to suspect - FBI

DNA found at the scene of the murder of US conservative influencer Charlie Kirk has been matched to suspect Tyler Robinson, FBI director Kash Patel has said.
US • 15 Sep

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