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Kinshasa urban train back on track after years to beat gridlock

Kinshasa urban train back on track after years to beat gridlock

At dawn, dozens of passengers crowded along dusty tracks to board the only urban rail link serving downtown Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo's congested capital.

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Experts outline sustainable ways to declutter Australian homes

Experts outline sustainable ways to declutter Australian homes

Australian organisers and waste researchers say successful decluttering depends on rehoming usable possessions, recycling correctly and reconsidering the consumption that created household clutter.

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Merino crossbreeding plan tests Himachal Pradesh wool ambitions

Merino crossbreeding plan tests Himachal Pradesh wool ambitions

Himachal Pradesh is distributing Merino-Gaddi crossbred sheep to raise fine-wool output, while pastoralists and researchers warn that local breeds and migratory systems need protection.

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Bulk book purchases feed AI training through destructive scanning

Bulk book purchases feed AI training through destructive scanning

British booksellers have reported unusual bulk orders as technology companies acquire physical books, remove their bindings and scan the pages to expand artificial-intelligence training data.

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Pringles launches thicker Dippers range for US snack market

Pringles launches thicker Dippers range for US snack market

Pringles will introduce a thicker, wavier potato snack designed to hold dips, with three flavours scheduled to reach US retailers in September.

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George and Amal Clooney attend Lake Como event after France evacuation

George and Amal Clooney attend Lake Como event after France evacuation

George and Amal Clooney attended an event at Villa Passalacqua in Lake Como after wildfires forced the family to leave their home in southern France in July.

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US and Venezuela announce 65-billion-barrel oil development agreement

US and Venezuela announce 65-billion-barrel oil development agreement

The United States and Venezuela have announced a private-sector agreement covering 17 fields with 65 billion barrels of proven reserves and planned investment of nearly $100 billion.

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Michelle Obama describes relief and adjustment after daughters leave home

Michelle Obama describes relief and adjustment after daughters leave home

Michelle Obama said she enjoys the independence of life after raising Malia and Sasha, prompting contrasting reactions from parents online.

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Assistance-dog dispute puts Great Bernera community groups under financial strain

Assistance-dog dispute puts Great Bernera community groups under financial strain

A disability discrimination case brought by Claire Kellerman over access for her dog has led to rising legal costs and sharp division on the Isle of Lewis.

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Very strong El Niño forecast to peak during southern African summer

Very strong El Niño forecast to peak during southern African summer

A very strong El Niño is expected to peak between October 2026 and January 2027, although experts say its precise effects across southern Africa remain uncertain.

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