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Tropical Depression Thirteen forms in the far eastern tropical Atlantic

(Reuters) - Tropical Depression Thirteen formed in the far Eastern Tropical Atlantic and could become a hurricane by this weekend, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Wednesday. "Gradual

EU proposes to delay landmark anti-deforestation law by 12 months

BRUSSELS/LONDON (Reuters) -The European Commission said on Wednesday it would propose to delay implementation of its flagship law banning the import of commodities linked to deforestation by a year,

Germany rejects Italy’s proposal of early review for EU combustion engine ban

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany rejected a proposal by Italy to bring forward a planned European Union review of the bloc's ban on the sale of new internal combustion engine cars from 2035, saying it would

EU proposes 12 month delay for deforestation regulation

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission said on Wednesday it would propose to delay implementation of its flagship policy to fight deforestation by a year, following calls from industries and

Biden, Harris to tour Helene damage in North and South Carolina, Georgia

By Stephanie Kelly (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will travel on Wednesday to North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia to assess the devastation wrought by

Helene storm survivors piece lives back together as Biden due to visit

By Bernie Woodall ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (Reuters) - Survivors of tropical storm Helene struggled to piece their lives back together as U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday planned to survey

Taiwan shuts down for Typhoon Krathon, bringing torrential rain

By Yimou Lee, Fabian Hamacher and Ann Wang KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan (Reuters) -Taiwan shut down on Wednesday, grounding hundreds of flights and closing schools, offices and financial markets ahead of the

Russian rescuers trying to save four stranded killer whales off Kamchatka

(Reuters) - A group of Russian rescuers and volunteers were trying to save four killer whales stranded off the Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, dousing them with water and trying to push them into

Taiwan shuts down for Typhoon Krathon, torrential rain forecast

By Yimou Lee, Fabian Hamacher and Ann Wang KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan (Reuters) -Taiwan shut down on Wednesday, grounding hundreds of flights and closing schools, offices and financial markets ahead of the

Tropical depression off Mexican coast takes aim at area soaked by Hurricane John

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A new storm system, which bore down on Mexico's southern Pacific coast and nearby Guatemala on Tuesday night, is expected to move inland on Wednesday, according to the U.S.

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Hungary’s Viktor Orbán was defeated by his own system. Magyar has to clean up the mess

Even out of power, Viktor Orbán has built a system to protect his legacy and make it difficult for any successor to govern.

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.