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Back-and-forth strikes between the U.S. and Iran continue, U.K. imposes sanctions on Israeli settlements, accusing settlers of "ethnic cleansing," Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III resigns.

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Deutsche Welle

Trafficked into fraud: An African crisis situation in Cambodia

Cambodia is cracking down on scam operators, with the effects being felt mostly among young Africans: Thousands of trafficking victims are now stuck in the Asian country with no money, no passport, and no prospects.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deutsche Welle

Former teacher spent 30 years turning 150 acres into a wildlife wetlandWorldPing
Times of India

Former teacher spent 30 years turning 150 acres into a wildlife wetland

A former teacher is restoring Minnesota wetlands on his property. He has spent thirty years transforming his land back to its natural state. This restoration effort aims to combat significant wetland loss across the state.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India

Three-day manhunt ends as man charged over family axe attack – as it happenedWorldPing
The Guardian

Three-day manhunt ends as man charged over family axe attack – as it happened

This blog is now closed Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast Albanese dismisses concerns over powers in digital duty of care bill Anthony Albanese says the Nationals leader, Matt Canavan, is being “disingenuous” over his criti…

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Guardian

Nats boss summoned by UK transport secretary as flight chaos enters second dayWorldPing
The Guardian

Nats boss summoned by UK transport secretary as flight chaos enters second day

Martin Rolfe, who faces pressure to resign, due to brief Heidi Alexander after cancellations pass 1,900 Business live – latest updates The boss of the air traffic control provider Nats has been summoned to meet the UK transport secretary as the numbe…

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Guardian

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