Category: 2024-04-24
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Nine-Year-Old British Boy Wins European Gull Screeching Championship

Local sources from United Kingdom: The Guardian, Daily Mail. UK coverage: The Guardian. Cooper Wallace, a nine-year-old boy from Derbyshire, has emerged victorious at the European gull screeching championship held in Belgium. Dressed in a full gull costume, Cooper impressed the judges with his accurate impersonation of a seagull, scoring…
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Columbia University Extends Remote Learning Amid Ongoing Gaza War Protests

Local sources from United States: BBC, AOL. UK coverage: BBC. Columbia University has announced an extension of remote learning due to ongoing protests related to the Gaza war. The university made the decision in order to ensure the safety and well-being of its students, faculty, and staff. The protests, which…
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UK to Increase Defence Spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030

Local sources from United Kingdom: GOV.UK, BBC. UK coverage: BBC. In a significant move, UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced plans to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030. This decision comes as part of the government’s efforts to modernize the armed forces and address emerging global threats.…
