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France 24 - World News

2026-07-16 05:54:13 (1 week ago)

As the smoke clears, the Fontainebleau forest takes stock of its destruction

Approaching 2,000 hectares of the iconic and fragile Fontainebleau forest have burned out with around 950 firefighters supported by aerial teams still continuing to battle the flames. While the fire has been contained, it has yet to be extinguished four days after it broke out. French President Emmanuel Macron is due to visit the site.

Daily Sabah - World News

2026-07-16 05:52:00 (1 week ago)

Pakistan working to bring US, Iran back to negotiations table

Pakistan said Thursday it would urge the United States and Iran to end hostilities and resume talks under a memorandum of understanding (MoU) it helped broker last month. 'While t...

Al Jazeera - Top Stories

2026-07-16 05:51:13 (1 week ago)

More than 500 feared dead after reports of boats capsizing off Myanmar

The IOM and UNHCR say two boats carrying mostly Rohingya passengers departed Rakhine State in late June.

France 24 - World News

2026-07-16 05:50:42 (1 week ago)

Senegal's 'plastic man' helps raise awareness about plastic pollution

In West Africa, plastic waste is a major environmental challenge. In Senegal, activist Modou Fall has taken an unusual approach to raising awareness about plastic pollution. He walks through Dakar and other parts of the country wearing an eye-catching outfit made from discarded plastic waste. His goal is to highlight the scale of the problem and urge authorities to enforce environmental protection laws.

Globo News - Mundo

2026-07-16 05:50:33 (1 week ago)

Nova Zelândia enfrenta terremoto de magnitude 5,9

Agora no g1 A Nova Zelândia enfrentou um terremoto de magnitude 5,9, na Ilha Sul do país, na noite desta quinta-feira (16). Segundo autoridades neozelandesas, o epicentro do tremor foi localizado a cerca de 40 km ao norte da cidade de Te Anau, que é a porta de entrada para o popular destino turístico de Fiordland. A Agência Nacional de Gestão de Emergências da Nova Zelândia (NEMA) chegou a emitir um alerta de tsunami para as áreas costeiras do país, mas ele foi cancelado cerca de uma hora depois. Embora o alerta de tsunami tenha sido cancelado, a NEMA afirmou que espera que as áreas costeiras experimentem "correntes fortes e incomuns e ondas imprevisíveis na costa". O comunicado diz que as pessoas deveriam sair da água, afastar-se das praias e manter-se longe de portos, marinas e rios. Não houve relatos imediatos de feridos ou danos. Fiorde localizado na região de Fiordland, na Nova Zelândia Candida Savage/Nature Geoscience Maylene Puyat, moradora local e gerente de plantão do Hotel Fiordland em Te Anau, disse à Reuters que o terremoto foi "um pouco forte" e que sentiu o tremor por um minuto. "No hotel, está tremendo, mas nada se mexeu lá dentro. As paredes estavam definitivamente se movendo", disse ela. Outro morador disse ao jornal local "Otago Daily Times" que o tremor do terremoto foi "longo e forte" e soou "como um trem".

Le Monde - World News

2026-07-16 05:49:05 (1 week ago)

Departure of Ukraine's popular defense minister sparks protests

Rallies in support of Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's young and popular defense minister, were held in Kyiv and around the country on Thursday, after President Volodymyr Zelensky angered politicians, military officials and the general public by announcing his removal the previous day.

France 24 - World News

2026-07-16 05:48:12 (1 week ago)

'If you don't suffer, it's not Argentina': fans react to dramatic semifinal

Argentina have secured their spot in the World Cup final, after defeating England 2-1. It had been England who initially took the lead, with Anthony Gordon scoring in the 55th minute. However, the remainder of the match saw a reversal of fortune, as Lautaro Martinez and Enzo Fernandez both netted late in the match. Argentina will face Spain in the final on July 19.

BBC News - Entertainment & Arts

2026-07-16 05:48:07 (1 week ago)

Ten unheard tracks from David Bowie's early career to be released

The previously unheard tracks from the 1960s were recorded when Bowie went by the stage name Davie Jones.

Al Jazeera - Top Stories

2026-07-16 05:45:12 (1 week ago)

Photos: Messi’s Argentina stun England to reach World Cup final vs Spain

Messi inspires Argentina’s dramatic late comeback win over England to reach final against Spain.

France 24 - World News

2026-07-16 05:44:24 (1 week ago)

Occupied West Bank school protests planned demolition by Israeli forces

Students and teachers at a primary school in the Israeli-occupied West Bank demonstrated on July 15 against its expected demolition by Israeli forces. Israel has in recent years destroyed thousands of Palestinian-owned homes & vital infrastructures, usually citing a lack of building permits. Actions which have repeatedly been condemned by human rights organisations and the international community.

Times of India

2026-07-16 05:43:00 (1 week ago)

An ancient sea once divided North America from north to south; 70-million-year-old creatures from its waters still shimmer like gemstones

Millions of years ago, South Dakota was covered by a vast inland sea. This ancient seaway supported diverse marine life, including ammonites and marine reptiles. Today, fossils from this period are displayed at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. These ancient shells still shine due to their mother-of-pearl composition. Discoveries continue to reveal insights into prehistoric marine ecosystems and Earth's history.

France 24 - World News

2026-07-16 05:42:23 (1 week ago)

🔴 Ukraine approves Sergiy Koretsky as new PM amid protests over cabinet reshuffle