Bangladesh sees dramatic rise in lightning deaths linked to climate change

Reported deaths and injuries due to lightning have risen dramatically in Bangladesh.

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Inside Russia as war in Ukraine grinds into new year

The BBC’s Steve Rosenberg looks at life in a town near Moscow, and asks residents about the war.

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Australia’s COVID cases are rising in the lead-up to New Year’s

Experts are urging people to take precautionary measures as the new JN.1 strain spreads throughout the community.

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How the cost of living crisis has affected Australia’s New Year’s resolutions for 2024

Is saving money your New Year’s resolution? You’re not alone. While setting a resolution and making it stick isn’t easy, experts say some things improve the chance…

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Weather warning alerts to be reviewed after delays in Christmas Day notifications

The federal government has vowed to conduct a review into weather warnings, after criticism that notifications for Christmas Day storms came through after the event had passed.

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Nina has twice faced down death. But she still can’t discuss it with her kids

Australia’s population is ageing, but experts say too few people are discussing end-of-life plans. A growing global project aims to change that.

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Paula Abdul sues Nigel Lythgoe over alleged sexual assault

The American singer alleges multiple instances of assault while the pair worked together.

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As War Rages in Ukraine, Denmark Turns an Office Park Back Into an Arsenal

The conflict and surging arms production in Russia have spurred demand for ammunition manufacturing across Europe.The conflict and surging arms production in Russia have spurred demand for…

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How a Russian Barrage Evaded Ukraine’s Defenses to Wreak Deadly Chaos

In one of the war’s largest bombardments, 35 missiles slipped through Ukraine’s air cover on Friday, killing dozens. Ukraine responded with shelling on the Russian region of…

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Ukrainian Missile Attack on Belgorod in Russia Kills at Least 14

The bombardment of Belgorod on Saturday, apparently in response to an enormous air assault by Moscow a day earlier, appeared to be the deadliest on Russian soil…

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Israel-Gaza war: Displaced Gazans ‘living in the open’, UN says

The southern city of Rafah saw an influx of 100,000 people seeking shelter in recent days, UN says.

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Dashcam footage shows strike hit Russian city

Russia’s emergency ministry says 14 people including two children have been killed in Belgorod.

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China appoints ex-naval commander Dong Jun as defence minister after sacking predecessor Li Shangfu

China on Friday named former naval commander General Dong Jun as the new Chinese Defence Minister, two months after the dismissal of Li Shangfu without any explanation….

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Two States Ruled Trump Off the Ballot. Will It Help or Hurt Him?

Some critics say the battles over the former president’s ballot status are turning him into a martyr and eroding faith in American elections.Some critics say the battles…

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Why 2023 was an uncomfortable year for the West

This year has seen a series of setbacks, writes Frank Gardner, but there are also glimmers of hope.

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Ukraine war: Missile and drone attack launched against Russia

Moscow says it destroyed dozens of projectiles a day after massive Russian attack on Ukrainian cities.

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