Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva signed a controversial bill easing environmental licensing rules but vetoed or modified 63 of its nearly 400 articles due to pressure from activist groups. The revisions aim to preserve strict licensing for strategic projects, ensure Indigenous rights, and maintain Brazil’s deforestation targets ahead of the upcoming UN climate summit.
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President Donald Trump is set to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska next Friday, marking their first encounter since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy affirming that no land will be surrendered. This meeting comes amid ongoing tensions in international relations and critical responses from global leaders. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreMore than 50 people were arrested in central London during a protest supporting Palestine Action, labeled a terror organization by the UK government. Organized by Defend Our Juries, the demonstration saw up to 700 attendees in Parliament Square, where participants held placards and faced police warnings against expressing support for the group, which is subject to a ban under anti-terrorism laws. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreSurvivors commemorated the 80th anniversary of the Nagasaki atomic bombing, which claimed around 70,000 lives, by pledging to make it the last site of such devastation. Dignitaries and survivors gathered in Peace Park, emphasizing the need for nuclear disarmament and education about the bombing's impact as the number of survivors dwindles. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreMore than 50 protesters were arrested outside the UK Parliament in response to the banning of the Palestine Action group under anti-terrorism laws, which followed their protest actions against Britain's support for Israel. The group's co-founder, Huda Ammori, is pursuing a legal challenge against the ban, which imposes severe penalties for membership. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreA dog named Petunia won the "World's Ugliest Dog Contest" at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, California, earning $5,000 and recognition alongside her owner, Shannon Nyman. The nearly 50-year-old event promotes pet adoption and highlights the unique beauty of dogs, with many contestants being rescued from shelters. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth reposted a video on X featuring Christian nationalists advocating against women's voting rights and promoting submission to husbands, highlighting his ties to pastor Doug Wilson of the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches. The post sparked mixed reactions, with some supporting the views and others expressing concern over Hegseth's endorsement of such extreme beliefs. Want More Context? 🔎
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