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Republicans seize control of US House, Congress split: projections
Republicans seize control of US House, Congress split: projections
by  AFP

Republicans on Wednesday took control of the US House of Representatives from Democrats, networks said, narrowly securing a legislative base to oppose President Joe Biden's agenda for the final two years of his term –- and leaving power in Congress split.

Climate change fuelled rains behind deadly Nigeria floods: study
Climate change fuelled rains behind deadly Nigeria floods: study
by  AFP

Heavy rains behind floods that killed over 600 people in Nigeria this year were about 80 times likelier because of human-induced climate change, scientists reported Wednesday. The heavy rainfall that sparked the floods was 80 times likelier because of "human-caused climate change," according to their findings.

Russia turns to 'terror' campaign after Ukraine failures: top US general
Russia turns to 'terror' campaign after Ukraine failures: top US general
by  AFP

Russia has resorted to a "campaign of terror" targeting Ukraine's civilian population after failing to achieve the strategic, operational and tactical objectives of its invasion, the top US general said Wednesday. Russia is "imposing a campaign of terror, a campaign of maximum suffering on the Ukrainian civilian population in order to defeat Ukrainian morale," he said.

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