Category: 2025-07-07
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Paris Seine River: A Swim Through History and a Pause for Nature

Local sources from France: Actu.fr, TF1 Info. UK coverage: The Guardian. In an unprecedented move that marks a historic milestone for Paris, the Seine River has been reopened to the public for swimming after more than a century-long prohibition. This development, part of a broader initiative to revitalize urban waterways…
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Nation Mourns as Heroic Dog Bruno Killed by Poisoned Bait

Local sources from Italy: ANSA, Tgcom24. UK coverage: The Telegraph. In a heart-wrenching incident that has gripped Italy, Bruno, a distinguished search-and-rescue dog famed for his role in saving nine lives, has tragically fallen victim to a deliberate act of cruelty. The beloved canine, who dedicated seven years of service…
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Discovery of a 3,500-Year-Old City in Peru Sheds Light on Ancient Trade Networks and Urbanization

Local sources from Peru: Animal Politico, Canal26. UK coverage: BBC. In a groundbreaking archaeological find, researchers in Peru have uncovered a city believed to be 3,500 years old, situated near the site of Caral, the oldest civilization in the Americas. This ancient city, named Peñico, features a complex of 18…
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Ireland Braces for Sizzling Summer Heatwave with Temperatures Soaring Above 25C

Local sources from Ireland: RSVP Live, Dublin Live. UK coverage: Belfast Live. Ireland is set to bask in a scorching summer heatwave, marking the season’s first significant rise in temperatures, as forecasted by Met Eireann. The nation anticipates an extraordinary weather event with a six-day stretch of temperatures expected to…
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Australian Woman Found Guilty in High-Profile Mushroom Poisoning Case

Local sources from Australia: The Guardian, The Sydney Morning Herald. UK coverage: The Independent. In a case that has captivated the nation and sparked discussions about the nature of media fixation on peculiar criminal trials, Erin Patterson has been found guilty of the murder of three family members of her…
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Global Leaders Celebrate Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday Amidst Geopolitical Tensions

Local sources from India: Navbharat Times, Dainik Bhaskar. UK coverage: The Guardian. The 90th birthday of the Dalai Lama, Tibet’s revered exiled spiritual leader, was marked by grand celebrations across India and expressions of support from global leaders, amidst ongoing concerns over China’s influence in Tibet and the contentious issue…