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Argentina: 13 dead after intense storm
An intense storm in Argentina left at least 13 people dead and others injured in the southwestern port city of BahÃa Blanca. Winds reached up to 140 kilometres (87 miles) per hour in the city on…
Japan: notable increase in attacks by bears
In Japan, a huge surge in bear attacks has been linked to climate change. Already in 2023 there have been 212 attacks, compared to 158 in 2022; six people have died. Rising temperatures and diminishing food…
Christmas food traditions
Roast turkey and Christmas pudding? Not if you live in Finland, where the traditional dish is porridge made with rice and milk, topped with cinnamon or butter. In Barbados no Christmas is complete without a baked…
Gaza conflict: UN vote for an immediate ceasefire
On 12 December, the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. With 153 votes in favour, 10 against (including the United States and Israel), and 23 abstentions…
