B.C. climber stung by wasps 100 times, rescued by helicopter

Meloni Extends Fuel Relief as Italian Election Pressure Builds

Italy’s government extended a tax cut on diesel fuel prices until Sept. 5, as pressure mounts on Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to shield consumers from soaring pump prices ahead of a general election…

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UPDATE: Flash flood on Nepal-Tibet border kills more than 100, with hundreds of tourists missing

More than 100 people have been killed in Nepal and Tibet, and hundreds of tourists are missing, after a massive flash flood and mudslide The missing tourists include more than 100 from India, 54 from…

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Wetangula Attends Pope Leo XIV’s General Audience at Vatican

Wetangula said the audience brought together faithful from across the world to receive the Pope’s message of peace, hope and service to humanity.

• National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula attended Pope Leo XIV’s General Audience on August 26.
• Wetangula emphasized the occasion for reflection, fellowship, and goodwill.
• Kenya’s delegation included other MPs and Ambassador Rose Sumbeiywo.

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New study names the best place to ride out a global catastrophe. It isn’t Canada

The lead author says agriculture in Canada ceases almost completely in many nuclear winter scenarios

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