Marriage between first cousins was encouraged in Ancient Greece, research reveals
CNN — If you wanted to hang on to your land in Bronze Age Greece, you could do worse than marry your cousin. A team of international researchers analyzing the…
A major oil exporter is hosting a UN climate summit. Opinions are divided
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Chester Zoo announces birth of critically endangered Western chimpanzee
CNN — Extremely rare – and extremely adorable. The Chester Zoo in Cheshire, England, has welcomed the birth of a Western chimpanzee, the most endangered subspecies of chimpanzees. The zoo…
Germany plans to destroy this town for a coal mine. Thousands are gathering to stop it
CNN — It’s a stark image in 2023: Police in riot gear flooding a village, pulling people out of houses and tearing down structures to make way for the arrival…
Why an Arab nation has opted to teach the Holocaust in its schools
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Extreme heat in Europe smashes all-time records
CNN — The year has only just started but already Europe has broken an alarming number of weather records as extreme heat spread across the continent. On New Year’s Day,…
Lula da Silva sworn in as Brazil’s president amid fears of violence from Bolsonaro supporters
CNN — Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva was sworn in as Brazil’s president for the third time on Sunday, as threats of violence loomed from supporters of his predecessor, Jair…
Philippines reports at least 8 deaths as rains, floods disrupt Christmas celebrations
Philippine authorities on Monday reported at least eight deaths mostly due to floods triggered by heavy rains in the southern provinces, as Christmas celebrations were disrupted for thousands of residents…
North Korea ready to prove ICBM progress by firing at normal trajectory, claims Kim’s sister Kim Yo Jong
Seoul, South Korea CNN — North Korea is ready to test-fire an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at a normal trajectory, leader Kim Jong Un’s sister said Tuesday in state media,…
Thai warship HTMS Sukhothai sinks in severe weather, leaving 33 crew missing
Bangkok, Thailand CNN — A Royal Thai Navy warship sank in severe weather early Monday, leaving 33 of its crew of 106 sailors missing in stormy seas in the Gulf…