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Hong Kong's 'hero trees' lose their glory as climate warms

Hong Kong's 'hero trees' lose their glory as climate warms

Hong Kong's beloved kapok trees are not blooming the way they used to, drawing concern from conservationists who see it as a sign that nature is falling out of sync as the climate warms.

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It's happening: historic Moon mission set for launch

It's happening: historic Moon mission set for launch

On Wednesday three men and one woman are set to embark on the first crewed journey to the Moon since 1972, a landmark odyssey that aims to launch the US into a new era of space exploration.

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Messi on target as Argentina down Zambia in World Cup send-off

Messi on target as Argentina down Zambia in World Cup send-off

Lionel Messi scored one goal and set up another as Argentina thrashed Zambia 5-0 on Tuesday in the South Americans' final game on home soil before launching the defense of their World Cup crown.

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The reality of restarting North Sea oil drilling

The reality of restarting North Sea oil drilling

As the Middle East war drives up oil prices, the UK's main opposition Conservative party is urging the government to restart drilling in the North Sea -- echoing repeated calls from US President Donald Trump.

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'I'm really proud': first Black astronaut candidate reflects on historic Moon mission

'I'm really proud': first Black astronaut candidate reflects on historic Moon mission

In the 1960s Ed Dwight was the first Black astronaut candidate -- but he never got his chance to go to the Moon.

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Kast putting conservative stamp on Chile in first 30 days

Kast putting conservative stamp on Chile in first 30 days

Just three weeks into his term, Chile's new President Jose Antonio Kast has lost no time in tilting the rudder sharply to the right as he looks to slash spending and crack down on immigration, both policies a major about-turn on predecessor Gabriel Boric.

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Portugal down US 2-0 as World Cup hosts again fail to shine

Portugal down US 2-0 as World Cup hosts again fail to shine

Bruno Fernandes picked apart the United States defense to hand Portugal a 2-0 friendly win Tuesday over the World Cup co-hosts, who again failed to impress ahead of this summer's tournament.

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AI giant Anthropic says 'exploring' Australia data centre investments

AI giant Anthropic says 'exploring' Australia data centre investments

Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic is eyeing data centre investments in Australia, saying Wednesday the nation was a "natural partner" for work in the booming sector.

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Tuchel faces World Cup selection dilemmas after England falter

Tuchel faces World Cup selection dilemmas after England falter

Thomas Tuchel says he now has more "clarity" after England's final home match before the World Cup, but there appear to be more questions than answers after a limp 1-0 defeat against Japan.

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US Army helicopter pilots cleared after Kid Rock flyby

US Army helicopter pilots cleared after Kid Rock flyby

The US Army helicopter pilots who flew near the Tennessee home of musician Kid Rock have had their suspension lifted, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday.

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