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Mexico's howler monkeys dropping dead as heat toll mounts

In the state of Tabasco, temperatures are forecast this week to surpass 113 degrees Fahrenheit.
Dozens of howler monkeys have died due to drought and high temperatures in Comalcalo, Mexico.
Dozens of howler monkeys have died due to drought and high temperatures in Comalcalo, Mexico.

Prince Harry cannot take allegations against Rupert Murdoch to trial, court rules

The prince and more than 40 others are suing News Group Newspapers over accusations of unlawful activities by journalists and private investigators.
Prince Harry.
Prince Harry.
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Turkey's leader says Eurovision Song Contest is a threat to family values

The Turkish president accused the annual event of encouraging “gender neutralization” and described contest participants as “Trojan horses of social corruption."
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
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China sanctions former Rep. Mike Gallagher, a fierce critic of Beijing

Gallagher, a Republican who left Congress in April, has been a strong supporter of Taiwan, a democratically run island that China claims as its own.
The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party sent letters to four separate U.S. venture capital firms, including Qualcomm’s venture arm, expressing “serious concern” about their investments in Chinese tech startups.
The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party sent letters to four separate U.S. venture capital firms, including Qualcomm’s venture arm, expressing “serious concern” about their investments in Chinese tech startups.
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South Korea bans viral North Korea propaganda video praising Kim Jong Un

The country’s media regulator said a music video titled “Friendly Father,” which has become an unlikely hit on TikTok, idolized and glorified North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
South Korea bans viral North Korea propaganda video praising Kim
South Korea bans viral North Korea propaganda video praising Kim
5h ago

Swarmed with tourists, Japan town blocks off viral view of Mt. Fuji

The drastic decision symbolizes tensions across the country as Japan reckons with the consequences of its tourism boom.
The plan to erect a large mesh barrier across the road from an Instagram-famous view of Mount Fuji made headlines last month when it was announced by officials fed up with what locals said were unending streams of mostly foreign visitors littering, trespassing and breaking traffic rules.
The plan to erect a large mesh barrier across the road from an Instagram-famous view of Mount Fuji made headlines last month when it was announced by officials fed up with what locals said were unending streams of mostly foreign visitors littering, trespassing and breaking traffic rules.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy pushes allies to step up aid and involvement in war

“Every decision to which we, then later everyone together, comes to is late by around one year,” said Zelenskyy.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks in his office in Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 17, 2024.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks in his office in Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 17, 2024.
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Australia and New Zealand sending planes to evacuate nationals from New Caledonia's unrest

At least six people have died and hundreds more have been injured in the French Pacific territory since violence erupted last week over controversial electoral reforms.
The Pacific territory of 270,000 people has been in turmoil since May 13, when violence erupted over French plans to impose new voting rules that would give tens of thousands of non-indigenous residents voting rights.
The Pacific territory of 270,000 people has been in turmoil since May 13, when violence erupted over French plans to impose new voting rules that would give tens of thousands of non-indigenous residents voting rights.
6h ago

Alleged leaders of a suspected far-right coup plot are going on trial in Germany

Nine defendants will face judges at a special temporary courthouse built to accommodate the large number of defendants, lawyers and media dealing with the case.
The alleged leaders of a suspected far-right plot to topple the German government are going on trial in Frankfurt on Tuesday, opening the most prominent proceedings in a case that shocked the country in late 2022.
The alleged leaders of a suspected far-right plot to topple the German government are going on trial in Frankfurt on Tuesday, opening the most prominent proceedings in a case that shocked the country in late 2022.

Mexican conservationists are trying to save the volcano axolotl, a beloved and endangered amphibian

Drying rivers threaten the endangered salamander-like amphibian, which is a crucial part of the region's ecosystem and has been part of Mexican mythology and culture since pre-Hispanic times.
salamander volcano
salamander volcano
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State Department warns of terrorist attacks at Pride events abroad

The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security issued a similar warning this month about LGBTQ Pride events in the U.S.
Attendees with umbrellas and rainbow flags march during Pride event.
Attendees with umbrellas and rainbow flags march during Pride event.

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