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Congolese artist paints politicians’ portraits in plastic

By Crispin Kyala BUKAVU, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) - Near the banks of Lake Kivu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, artist Patrick Cikuru Cirimwami wades knee-deep through a

UK’s 2022 was hottest year on record, says forecaster

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain experienced its hottest year on record in 2022, the national weather service confirmed on Wednesday, saying that human-induced climate change had made the temperature rise

Modi govt’s proposed geoheritage bill protects sites capturing Earth’s history. What it means

Geoheritage Sites & Geo-relics (Preservation & Maintenance) Bill lets govt declare a site to be of national importance, with 100m area around it 'prohibited' & 200m area 'restricted'.

Big investors ask Glencore to justify thermal coal development

By Melanie Burton MELBOURNE (Reuters) - International investors with $2.2 trillion in assets will ask commodity giant Glencore Plc to show how its development of thermal coal mines meets the goals of

Latest ‘atmospheric river’ storm renews flood threat in California

By Sharon Bernstein and Steve Gorman SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Reuters) -Emergency crews braced for the latest bout of high winds and torrential rains sweeping California on Wednesday, renewing the threat

Another ‘atmospheric river’ storm renews flood threat in California

By Sharon Bernstein and Steve Gorman SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Reuters) - Emergency crews braced for the next bout of high winds and torrential rains forecast to sweep California starting on Wednesday,

Brazil environment minister Silva to create new climate post by March

BRASILIA (Reuters) -Brazil will not shy away from playing a leading role in addressing climate change and the impending emergency the world is facing, new environment minister Marina Silva said on

Brazil to play lead role on climate change policy -environment minister

BRASILIA (Reuters) -Brazil will not shy away from playing a leading role in addressing climate change and the impending emergency the world is facing, new environment minister Marina Silva said on

Former Tesla employee Gore to lead U.S. zero emission advocacy group

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Albert Gore III, a former Tesla public policy employee, has been named executive director of the Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA), the

Collapse, contamination: Mexican scientists sound alarm at Mayan Train

By Cassandra Garrison and Jose Luis Gonzalez MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Parts of Mexico's remote southern jungles have barely changed since the time of the ancient Maya. In the eyes of President Andres

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Why language-based states make delimitation a political football

Increasing parliamentary seats for women doesn’t erode state powers; federalism is about the distribution of power, not just MP counts.

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.