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Climate-fueled hunger more than doubles in worst-hit countries: report
From record droughts to catastrophic floods, the world's worst climate hotspots are seeing a surge in acute hunger, according to an Oxfam report that called on rich nations to drastically cut their emissions and compensate low-income countries.
EU lawmakers say Hungary no longer a 'full democracy'
Hungary reacted furiously Thursday to a vote in the European Parliament that declared that the country was no longer a "full democracy" and that the European Union needed to act. - Corruption concerns - Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday, in her State of the European Union address to the European Parliament, that the EU "must fight for our democracies".
Couple formally charged in Argentine VP assassination attempt
The gunman who tried to shoot Argentina's Vice President Cristina Kirchner in the face was formally charged Thursday with attempted homicide, as was his girlfriend, courts documents showed.
Climate change likely worsened Pakistan floods: study
Human-caused climate change likely contributed to the deadly floods that submerged parts of Pakistan in recent weeks, according to a rapid analysis on Thursday looking at how much global heating was to blame.
Mexico arrests general over disappearance of 43 students
A Mexican army general has been detained in connection with the disappearance of 43 students in 2014, the government said Thursday -- the latest arrest in a case that generated international condemnation.
Large part of Ukraine grain storage lost in war: report
Ukraine has lost nearly 15 percent of its grain storage capacity in the war with Russia, threatening its role as a key food supplier to the world, a new report said Thursday. "Russia and Russia-aligned forces' damage and seizure of Ukrainian crop storage capacity threatens to turn Ukraine's current agricultural crisis into catastrophe," the report said.
Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard, the reluctant businessman
Yvon Chouinard built an empire with his outdoor gear brand Patagonia, but the nature enthusiast has never done business like anyone else. "Earth is now our only shareholder," Chouinard said in a letter posted on the Patagonia website.
Kanye West ends Gap partnership, aims to open own boutiques
Kanye West told Gap on Thursday he was unilaterally severing his partnership with the retail brand and had plans to open his own stores. "Ye will now promptly move forward to make up for lost time by opening Yeezy retail stores."
'Somehow' still alive: Bakhmut residents face daily shelling
Driving up to Bakhmut, a city in the embattled Donbas region, you can see thick white smoke swirling in the sky. In the Donbas region, pro-Russian sentiment lingers.
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