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Southern Africa endures its worst hunger crisis in decades. Drought from El Nino to blame, UN says

Southern Africa endures its worst hunger crisis in decades. Drought from El Nino to blame, UN says

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Months of drought in southern Africa triggered by the El Nino weather phenomenon have had a devastating impact on more than 27 million people and caused the region's worst hunger crisis in decades, the United Nations' f
King Charles III set to visit Australia and Samoa on a trip spanning a dozen time zones

King Charles III set to visit Australia and Samoa on a trip spanning a dozen time zones

LONDON (AP) — King Charles III, who is 75 and battling cancer, will travel halfway around the world to Samoa this month to take his seat as the head of the Commonwealth and highlight the existential threat that climate change poses for Pacific island
Migrant deaths in New Mexico have increased tenfold

Migrant deaths in New Mexico have increased tenfold

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Ten times as many migrants died in New Mexico near the U.S.
Kenya moves 50 elephants to a larger park, says it's a sign poaching is low

Kenya moves 50 elephants to a larger park, says it's a sign poaching is low

MWEA, Kenya (AP) — As a helicopter hovers close to an elephant, trying to be as steady as possible, an experienced veterinarian cautiously takes aim.
King Charles III set to visit Australia and Samoa on a trip spanning a dozen time zones

King Charles III set to visit Australia and Samoa on a trip spanning a dozen time zones

LONDON (AP) — King Charles III, who is 75 and battling cancer, will travel halfway around the world to Samoa this month to take his seat as the head of the Commonwealth and highlight the existential threat that climate change poses for Pacific island
Florida returning to something like normal after Hurricane Milton

Florida returning to something like normal after Hurricane Milton

ELLENTON, Fla. (AP) — Florida counties hard hit by Hurricane Milton are returning to a semblance of normalcy, with power restored to most areas on Monday, gas stations reopening and students preparing to return to school.
Nile basin nations say water-sharing accord has come into force without Egypt's backing

Nile basin nations say water-sharing accord has come into force without Egypt's backing

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — A regional partnership of 10 countries says an agreement on the equitable use of water resources from the Nile River basin has come into force despite the notable opposition of Egypt.
Permits put on hold for planned pipeline to fuel a new Tennessee natural gas power plant

Permits put on hold for planned pipeline to fuel a new Tennessee natural gas power plant

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal appeals panel has temporarily halted two permits needed to begin construction on a pipeline project in Tennessee that will supply a natural gas plant. In a split 2-1 decision, the 6th U.S.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a law aimed at preventing gas prices from spiking

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a law aimed at preventing gas prices from spiking

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Monday aimed at preventing gas prices from spiking, marking the Democrat's latest move in a battle with the oil industry over energy prices and the impacts of climate change.
Claims of India interference, new children's hospital on B.C. election campaign

Claims of India interference, new children's hospital on B.C. election campaign

VANCOUVER — There was no holiday for British Columbia's party leaders as the Oct. 19 election draws near with talk of foreign interference and vehicle insurance rates from the NDP and a promise of a new Children's Hospital in Surrey.