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France Wildfire: 400 Evacuated, 2,500 Hectares Burned Near Marseille
A massive wildfire in southern France's Var department has forced 400 evacuations and burned 2,500 hectares near Cotignac. Two firefighters died in Gironde. 2026 sets a record with 40,000 hectares burned.
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Critical Minerals Chessboard: Supply Chain Geopolitics in 2026
In 2026, the US, EU, China, and Gulf states race to secure lithium, cobalt, and rare earth supply chains. Analysis of bilateral deals, China's 15th Five-Year Plan, EU financing gaps, and developing nation leverage reshaping...
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Ancient Aboriginal Rock Art at Risk from Australia Gas Project
Australia's High Court hears challenge to Woodside's gas project extension threatening 50,000-year-old Murujuga rock art. UNESCO site at risk from industrial emissions, with UN intervening.
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Bologna Protests: 60 Police Injured After Death in Custody
Over 60 police injured in Bologna protests after Abderrahim Fakir dies during arrest. Video shows officers restraining him as he pleads for help. Investigation underway.
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Strait of Hormuz Closure: How a Chokepoint Fractured the Global Economy in 2026
The Strait of Hormuz closure on Feb 28, 2026 removed 20% of global oil supply, three to five times larger than the 1973 embargo. Oil surged past $144/bbl, global GDP growth fell 2.9 percentage points, and the IEA released a...
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IMF Cuts 2026 Global Growth to 3%: War & AI Reshape Economy
IMF cuts 2026 global growth forecast to 3.0%, raises inflation to 4.7% amid Middle East war and AI boom. See regional projections and key risks in the July WEO update.