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Brazil: Amazon deforestation lowest in nearly 40 years
17.10.2026 00:30The latest figures show that 3,335 square kilometers of the Amazon rainforest were cleared in the year ending in July, the lowest level since 1988. The drop has been described as an "historic achievement."
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy speaks at EU summit amid spat with Donald Trump
16.10.2026 21:42EU leaders reaffirmed support for Ukraine at the Brussels summit. But souring relations with the US over Russia and Starlink and a big hole in the budget will make for a difficult winter for Ukraine.
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West Bank: US journalist injured by Israeli settlers
16.10.2026 21:32Washington Post journalist Heidi Levine said she was beaten by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank. Reporters Without Borders slammed the attack as "brazen violence."
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White House press secretary Zacharia exiting role after short tenure
16.10.2026 21:05Zacharia, having served only five days in the role, is now the shortest-serving press secretary in White House history. Her departure follows a rocky debut at the podium and controversy surrounding her background.
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Hijab ban at schools in Azerbaijan: What's behind the rare wave of protests?
16.10.2026 19:46Girls wearing headscarves have been turned away from schools in Azerbaijan, triggering unusual protests involving children. The government rules do not mention hijabs. Why are schools enforcing unwritten rules?
