Baby Haggis is the new Moo Deng: A pygmy hippo is born in Edinburgh
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s Edinburgh Zoo announced their own tiny pygmy hippo, named Haggis, was born Oct. 30. The newborn, female calf is “doing well,” according to zoo staff.
The week of devastating floods that Spaniards will never forget
After a storm devastated parts of eastern Spain last week, survivors are becoming impatient at the steady government rescue efforts. On Sunday, it all went down in the town of Paiporta.
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Ex-President Trump and Vice President Harris wrap up their campaigns in the wee hours of the morning on Election Day. Israel cuts tie with the U.N. aid agency for Palestinians. Boeing’s strike ends.
He Escaped Russia in a Prisoner Swap. Why Did He Not Want to Be Part of It?
This Russian dissident believes the country must be changed from within. He and others were traded in the largest prisoner swap in the post-Cold War era. Now, they’re planning a protest in Berlin and advocating for pro-Ukrainian policy in the U.S. to d…
Near the front line of the Russia-Ukraine war, Ukrainians are bracing for the U.S. election
In Ukraine’s industrial east, near the front line in the almost 3-year-old war with Russia, Ukrainians are bracing for a U.S. election they fear will have major repercussions for their country.
Russian exiles push Western countries to support Ukraine
Russian dissidents, who were exchanged in a prisoner swap, are trying to stay relevant abroad, planning a protest in Berlin and advocating for a US policy that ensures that Russia loses the war against Ukraine.
Satellite images show the devastation from Spain’s deadly floods
The images show a devastating transformation of eastern Spain, where at least 205 people have been killed by flash floods.
Iran’s supreme leader threatens Israel, U.S. with ‘crushing response’ to Israeli attack
Iran’s supreme leader threatened Israel and the U.S. with “a crushing response” over attacks on Iran and its allies. The Pentagon said Friday that more U.S. forces would be coming to the region.
Some organizations are questioning election results in the Eurasian country of Georgia
Independent polling organizations say that the results of parliamentary elections in the Eurasian country of Georgia indicate “manipulation” of the vote.
Opinion: Don’t get ‘river-crabbed!’ How China is cracking down on punny dissent
China’s government is censoring puns and wordplay on-line. NPR’s Scott Simon explains why double meanings are a problem for Beijing.
Hundreds are dead in Spain’s floods. Scientists see a connection to climate change
Hundreds are dead after torrential rains devastated Spain’s east. Climate scientists say a hotter planet makes deadly events like it more likely.
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