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Melting glaciers awaken hundreds of dormant volcanoes, threatening global chaos
Natural News
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November 7, 2025
The Earth is stirring in ways unseen for millennia. Beneath the thinning ice sheets of Antarctica, the jagged peaks of the Cascades, and the remote expanses of Siberia, hundreds of dormant volcanoes are beginning to rouse from their slumber — and...
WB: Georgia ranks 2nd globally in 2024 labor productivity growth
Georgia Today
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July 10, 2025
The World Bank (WB) has published the 2024 results for global labor productivity. Labor productivity is measured as the level of GDP per employed person, adjusted for purchasing power and constant prices. The WB says labor productivity in Georgia...
Justin Bieber Announces New Album, Settles $26 Million Debt With Scooter Braun
KINY - Alaska
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July 10, 2025
Reading Time: 3 minutes It’s been a busy day for Justin Bieber! And for once, we have some updates on the troubled singer that are not entirely negative. Yes, it was revealed today that Justin will be dropping his seventh studio album on Friday....
The power of partnerships: European climate leadership with less America
European Council on Foreign Relations
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July 10, 2025
Summary Global governance arrangements are under pressure from the climate action withdrawal of the Trump administration and, in many countries, from leaders’ fears of a growing domestic “greenlash”. The EU has adjusted its topline messaging in...
In the news today: Trump threatens Canada with 35 per cent tariffs
Collingwood Today
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Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Trump threatens 35 per cent tariffs on Canada on Aug. 1 in letter posted online U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose 35 per cent tariffs on...
Regent Unveils 2027-28 Voyage Collection Featuring 234 Sailings
Cruise Industry News
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled its 2027-2028 Voyage Collection, the company announced in a press release. The new season includes 234 new sailings to a wide range of destinations, including Africa and Arabia, Alaska, Asia, Australia and...
India now 4th most equal country in world, says government
The Hindu Business Line
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July 5, 2025
India ranks fourth most equal country in the world, government said in Saturday, quoting World Bank data. In a report, the government highlighted that India’s Gini score improved to 25.5 in Fiscal Year 2022-23 from 28.8 of 2011-12. The Gini Index...
What Happened To American Airlines’ Hub In Nashville?
Simple Flying
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July 11, 2025
American Airlines is one of the most popular airlines in the world. It is the largest in terms of passengers carried and in terms of daily flights. Because of this, it is no wonder that American Airlines operates from several different hub...
Pop star Justin Bieber drops seventh album Swag hours after teaser
The Straits Times
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July 11, 2025
MONTREAL - Canadian superstar Justin Bieber released his seventh album, Swag, on July 11 just hours after sharing a sneak peek of it on social media. Comprising 21 tracks totalling 54 minutes, the project marks the return of the 31-year-old singer...
Spreadsheets and day trips to Egypt: how gen Z is ‘soft saving’ for the future
The Guardian
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July 11, 2025
As holiday season kicks into gear, a casual glance at gen Z social media might suggest this generation is adopting an expensive lifestyle filled with fine dining and travel. But behind those Phuket photos lies a meticulous spreadsheet. Rather...
Justin Bieber releases ‘Swag,’ his long-awaited seventh album: Hear the best songs
Lethbridge Herald
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July 11, 2025
By Canadian Press on July 11, 2025. NEW YORK (AP) — Never say never! Justin Bieber surprised fans Friday by releasing “Swag,” his seventh studio album, hours after he teased it on billboards and social media posts. It is his first album since...
Tourism tax plans get green light
Nation.Cymru
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July 8, 2025
Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford The Senedd passed plans for a £1.30-a-night tourism tax in parts of Wales from 2027. Senedd members voted 37-13 for the tourism tax bill which will see people charged £1.30 each, plus VAT, for stays in hotels, B&Bs...
We uncovered ‘mind-boggling’ fraud at NNPCL, says EFCC boss Olukoyede
New Mail
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July 10, 2025
Ola Olukoyede, the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has revealed that a preliminary probe into the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has exposed “mind-boggling” corruption in the organisation....
Justin Bieber drops 'Swag,' his 1st album since becoming dad
Sabah
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July 11, 2025
Never say never! Justin Bieber surprised fans Friday by releasing "Swag,” his seventh studio album, hours after he teased it on billboards and social media posts. It is his first album since 2021’s "Justice” and his first since becoming a father...
Outsider Geopolitics: To Be, or Not to Be, in the Arctic
E-International Relations
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July 10, 2025
The Arctic has often been described as exceptional, a region of cooperation rather than conflict, more open than exclusive. However, even before the negative impact of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, this narrative...
Justin Bieber’s releases surprise ‘dark and vulnerable’ seventh album
Metro
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July 11, 2025
A new album from Justin Bieber has dropped out of nowhere (Picture: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic) Beliebers rejoice! Justin Bieber is back with the release of his surprise seventh album, Swag. The 31-year-old pop star dropped the record today, with fans...
A US Navy nuclear-powered attack submarine just made an unprecedented stop. A top admiral says it sent a message.
Business Insider
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July 9, 2025
A US Navy nuclear-powered attack submarine stopped in Iceland for the first time on Wednesday. A top admiral told Business Insider that the unprecedented port call sent a message to American foes. The first-of-its-kind visit to the Nordic island...
158 Human Traffickers Arrested and 1194 Victims Safeguarded in Global Operation
Albanian Daily News
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A major operation against human trafficking has resulted in the safeguarding of 1 194 potential victims and the arrest of 158 suspects. As part of ongoing investigations, an additional 205 human trafficking suspects have also been identified. The...
Adoption of a new WCO Capacity-Building Paradigm spurs discussions on how to ensure WCO support leads to sustainable improvements
World Customs Organization
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The WCO Council has endorsed a new Capacity-Building Paradigm, which aims to establish a novel way to plan, deliver and assess capacity-building delivery and implementation support. On this occasion, several experts were invited to discuss how to...
Justin Bieber Drops Surprise Album ‘SWAG’: A Deeply Personal Journey Through Fatherhood and Healing
Southwest Journal - Minnesota
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July 11, 2025
In a stunning surprise move that has sent shockwaves through the music industry, Justin Bieber has released his seventh studio album ‘SWAG’ on July 11, 2025. The 21-track album marks his triumphant return after a four-year hiatus since 2021’s...