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In Norway's Arctic, meteorologists have a first-row seat to climate change

In Norway's Arctic, meteorologists have a first-row seat to climate change

In the cold of the Norwegian Arctic, meteorologist Trond Robertsen manually recorded precipitation levels for over two decades, witnessing firsthand the effects of climate change.

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Iran vows retaliation for US strikes as Israel keeps up attacks

Iran vows retaliation for US strikes as Israel keeps up attacks

Tehran threatened on Monday to inflict "serious" damage in retaliation for US strikes on the Islamic republic's nuclear facilities, as the Iran-Israel war entered its 11th day despite calls for de-escalation.

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Russian drone and missile barrage on Kyiv kills seven

Russian drone and missile barrage on Kyiv kills seven

Ukraine said on Monday that Russia had fired dozens of drones and missiles at the country, killing seven in Kyiv.

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Oil rises, dollar firms after US strikes in Iran

Oil rises, dollar firms after US strikes in Iran

Oil prices were higher on Monday and the dollar strengthened after the United States struck Iran's nuclear facilities at the weekend.

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'Noble to attend': Budapest prepares for 'banned' Pride march

'Noble to attend': Budapest prepares for 'banned' Pride march

Defiant about potential fines after police declared a ban, organisers and volunteers are working to ensure Saturday's Budapest Pride march is the largest Hungary has ever seen.

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Art market banking on new generation of collectors

Art market banking on new generation of collectors

The global art market is not immune to current economic and geopolitical tensions, and is counting on a new generation of collectors to revitalise the momentum.

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Turning 80, UN faces fresh storm of doubts

Turning 80, UN faces fresh storm of doubts

With its influence discredited and its budget in tatters, the United Nations is weathering a firestorm of criticism as it celebrates its 80th anniversary -- and tries to convince a polarized and conflict-wracked world it is more vital than ever.

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'A great start': NBA crown just the beginning for Shai

'A great start': NBA crown just the beginning for Shai

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander believes Oklahoma City's NBA Finals triumph could be the beginning of a golden era for him and his youthful Thunder teammates.

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Man City hit six to reach Club World Cup last 16, Real Madrid win with 10 men

Man City hit six to reach Club World Cup last 16, Real Madrid win with 10 men

Manchester City hit Al Ain for six on Sunday to secure a place in the last 16 of the Club World Cup after Real Madrid shrugged off an early red card to beat Mexican side Pachuca 3-1.

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Iran vows retaliation after US strikes on nuclear sites

Iran vows retaliation after US strikes on nuclear sites

Aerial assaults raged between Iran and Israel early Monday, while Tehran vowed retaliation over the bunker-buster bombs American warplanes unleashed at the weekend on three nuclear sites.

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