Poaching of South Africa’s Rare Succulents Fuels Crime and Ecological Crisis
In a remote part of South Africa, a biodiversity hotspot has become the epicentre of illegal trade in protected plant species. Organised crime syndicates exploit the demand for rare succulents…
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Who Has Been Charged with Murder? In an unexpected turn of events, Emir Lowe, the teenage son of eminent British photojournalist Paul Lowe, has been accused of the murder of…
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What Controversy Surrounds Albanese's Purchase? Following his purchase of a multi-million dollar cliff-top house in Copacabana, New South Wales, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is under close examination. Just months…
The Fight for Clemency as Robert Roberson Awaits Execution for a Crime He Says Never Happened
As the clock ticks down to Robert Roberson's execution date, a growing chorus of voices calls for clemency, arguing that he is innocent and that his daughter's death was due…
Violent Storms Sweep Across Brazil, Leaving Eight Dead and Thousands Without Power
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The Rise of Cyber-Nationalism in China is a Growing Threat to Social Stability and Foreign Relations
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Man Arrested with Firearms Near Donald Trump Rally in Coachella, California
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China Watches US Election with Unease as Concerns Over War, Trade, and Taiwan Loom Large
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The Disillusionment of Finance Workers in China
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TD Bank Fined Over $3 Billion in Historic US Money Laundering Case
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Tourist Dies, Twelve Rescued After Lift Malfunctions in Colorado Gold Mine
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Inside the World of Red Teaming The Real-Life Hackers Who Break Into Secure Sites
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Detention of Foxconn Employees in China Raises Concerns in Taiwan
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Inheritance Gone Awry as Man Loses £20,000 in Rental Scam
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