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Outcry as Trump administration shutters two US government websites on climate change
The two websites, climate.gov and globalchange.gov, hosted publicly available resources on climate change. Read more at ...
Mjelde hails Hegerberg as Norway seek to advance at Women's Euro
Norway defender Maren Mjelde had no issue handing over the captain's armband to Ada Hegerberg ahead of the Women's Euros, and ...
South Korea’s presidential advisor to fly to Washington ahead of tariff deadline
He will meet with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and other senior officials. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more ...
Asean needs ‘bolder reforms’ to attract investments in a more fragmented global economy: PM Wong
The next decade will be critical to unlock its full potential, said Mr Wong. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
New national swimming framework aims to reach 500,000 participants over 5 years
The initiative is aimed at building water confidence, promoting water safety and unlocking potential. Read more at ...
10-year-old who volunteered with parents since she was three, wins award for compassion
The award recognises students who lead with empathy, selflessness, and resilience. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more ...
California's biggest wildfire of the year spreads to 70,000 acres
LOS ANGELES - A massive wildfire raging in California for the past three days has ravaged more than 28,330 hectacres, as ...
Lake in Australian desert springs to life as devastating floods leave silver lining
Millions of birds can arrive from across South-east Asia, China and Papua New Guinea. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...
The world’s biggest polluter is cleaning up its act
Almost all the increase in China’s energy capacity is now in clean power. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
Hong Kong qualify for Rugby World Cup for first time
Hong Kong beat South Korea 70-22 in Incheon on Saturday to win the Asia Rugby Championship and qualify for the World Cup for the first time. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
Greece battles wildfire in Evia, reports progress on Crete
ATHENS - Firefighters were battling a wildfire on the Greek island of Evia on Saturday which was burning forests and forced the evacuation of two villages, the fire brigade and authorities said. Read ...