Heavy rain swamps much of Europe in floodwaters
Residents of riverside towns in England that were swamped by rains that washed over Europe this week bailed out on Friday as flooding disrupted train service and officials warned that …
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Almost 2 years in, here’s where Russia’s invasion of Ukraine stands
Nearly two years into the war, Russia on Friday launched its “most massive aerial attack” on Ukraine. Ukrainian officials said Russia launched 122 missiles and 36 drones against Ukrainian targets, killing at least 30 …
Hunger for gold means the Amazon has reached ‘tipping point’ of mercury contamination from illegal mining
The rising value of gold worldwide has amplified illegal mining in the Amazon, where liquid mercury is being dumped in the Amazon River and causing scientists to warn that Indigenous …
Ukraine digs in as the West stumbles to keep up with Russian war production
“War,” said British philosopher, mathematician and pacifist Bertrand Russell, “does not determine who is right — only who is left.” Those words might be the perfect lens through which to view what …
10 people killed in Prague mass shooting
A mass shooting in downtown Prague killed 10 people and injured about 30 others, and the person who opened fire also is dead, Czech police and the city’s rescue service …
Familiarity an asset for PWHL Toronto heading into 1st season
It took about 14 minutes for Blayre Turnbull to make Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) history. The pre-season game between Toronto and Boston earlier this month didn’t count in the …
Knife and hammer attack near Eiffel Tower leaves German tourist dead, 2 others hurt
A German tourist died and two other people, including a British citizen, were hurt after an attack by a man armed with a knife and hammer near the Eiffel Tower …
Dubai climate talks focus on health as Canadian doctors warn patients already seeing impacts
A group of Canadian doctors are in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, this week at COP28 to raise awareness about the impacts climate change is having on the health of patients …
Venezuela will vote on territory that belongs to recently oil-rich Guyana
Judges at the World Court on Friday ordered Venezuela to refrain from taking any action that would alter the situation on the ground in a potentially oil-rich territory that is …
New Bedford High football defeats Durfee in 131st Thanksgiving game
New Bedford’s defense prevents a catch near the end zone The Durfee and New Bedford football teams met for the 131st time at B.M.C. Durfee High school. The Whalers hung …