Nepal floods ‘defining moment’ for climate action: UN
A top UN official emphasized that the severe floods in Nepal highlight the urgency of global climate action. The calamity was compounded by climate change, exacerbating the scale of destruction.
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Oregon father is the latest armed civilian to confront a gunman in a US mass shooting
A father in Oregon intervened during a mass shooting at his daughters’ elementary school, an uncommon occurrence. President Trump praised the father’s actions, though such confrontations by civilians are rare.
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US Coast Guard rescues 16 people and searches for more after mayday call off Mexico’s Baja coast
The US Coast Guard rescued 16 people and continues to search for 11 missing individuals after a boat began sinking off Mexico’s Baja coast. One person was treated for a suspected shark bite.
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Saudi ambassador awarded with Senegal's highest national honor
President of Senegal Bassirou Diomaye Faye has awarded Saudi Ambassador to Kenya Saad Al-Nofaia the rank of Commander of the National Order of the Lion, one of Senegal's highest national honors.