'Make it stop!' Brazilians fed up with long, dirty election campaign
Marcelo feels it is making him sick.. Make it stop.'"
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Iran tensions rise in protests ahead of Mahsa Amini ceremony
Iranian students protested Tuesday at multiple universities, defying a bloody crackdown as tensions mount on the eve of planned ceremonies marking 40 days since Mahsa Amini's death. . Wednesday marks 40 days since Amini's death and the end of the traditional mourning period in Iran.
US midterm elections: misinformation to watch out for
With midterm election campaigns in the closing stretch, Americans could face an onslaught of misinformation about the results.. Americans who do commit such crimes face harsh penalties.
Force firms to reveal their impact on nature: major businesses
Businesses must be compelled to reveal their impact on nature, more than 300 firms said in an open letter to world leaders published on Wednesday ahead of crunch United Nations negotiations to halt catastrophic biodiversity loss. . While businesses are beginning to report on their carbon emissions and climate impacts -- albeit with some facing accusations of "greenwashing" -- few firms give details on biodiversity.
In Ukraine's blitzed Bakhmut, residents accustomed to death
Elderly people quietly cycle under bombardment, and children ride scooters on sidewalks that vibrate from artillery fire.. He was one of seven people killed in bombardment on Monday.
UN Security Council discusses Russia 'dirty bomb' claim
Russia insisted before the UN Security Council Tuesday that Ukraine planned to detonate a "dirty bomb" in the war zone, but Western diplomats said Moscow provided no evidence to support the claim.. The Security Council met behind closed doors to discuss Moscow’s claim, first made public Sunday, that it believed Ukraine would explode a crude nuclear device in the war zone and blame Russian forces for it.
Strong 6.4-magnitude quake rocks northern Philippines
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake rocked the northern Philippines late Tuesday, the US Geological Service said, sending panicked residents out into the streets with local officials warning about the potential for damage.. In October 2013, a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck the central island of Bohol, killing more than 200 people.
Sunak's cabinet: the ministers still serving in UK govt
Rishi Sunak unveiled his top team of ministers on Wednesday, hours after taking office as Britain's first prime minister of colour vowing stability. . - Foreign Secretary: James Cleverly Britain's first top diplomat of colour, Cleverly is another holdover from Truss.
South Sudan VP rejects ouster from ruling party
South Sudan's vice president, Riek Machar, has rejected a move to kick him out of the ruling party, a sign of renewed political tensions that could put pressure on the country's rocky peace process.. Former rebels from the rival camps were integrated into the country's army in August, ending years of deadlock between the two men and renewing hope of lasting peace.
Skepticism about another intervention force for Haiti
Sending a special international force to Haiti could provide much-needed relief to a population choked by powerful gangs, but any new stabilization mission has little chance of ending the chaos without a long-term political solution, experts say.. Some hope that sending troops would help, at least in the short term.
