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Namibia Startup Removes 50,000 Tonnes
Carbonsate's tech helps farmers restore land, selling carbon credits to companies like Senken to offset emissions
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111 Ghosts Unite Myanmar
War-torn nation finds rare unity at festival featuring mediums who connect with ancient spirits
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Syria Rejoins Global Payments
Visa and Mastercard process first international transactions after US removes Syria from terrorism list
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Huai Khwang Police Launch Crackdown
Targeting 3 key areas: high-risk venues, illegal workers and suspected nominee businesses to restore district confidence
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Buster Keaton Classic Turns 100
Fans flock to Cottage Grove, Ore. for a 1920s costume party and epic train chase film conference
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Swiss IT Guy Finds 500 Cigarette Butts
Mischa Gurov's 60km swim to work exposes Zürich's dirty secret in just 30 meters of canal
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Thailand Site Sealed
Khlong Thom Centre building declared restricted fire zone amid major debris clean-up
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War Tops 4 Forces Crushing Bonds
Report reveals war as the primary concern among four key forces pressuring bond markets
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26-Ton Eiffel Tower Replica Heads to Burning Man
French artist ships massive sculpture 5,000 miles from Le Havre to Nevada desert festival
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Church's Texas Chicken debuts in China with massive crowds, sparking a queueing service market and plans for 600 more restaurants
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Afghan General Now Uber Driver
Haibatullah Alizai drives 14 hours a day in Washington DC, separated from his family in India
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Zimbabwe Expo Sees 49% Surge
133 global buyers flock to Zimbabwe, with 392 companies exhibiting, in a major boost to the country's tourism industry
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Pakistan Adds 12 New Sites
Rani Ghat and Banbhore vie for UNESCO status, as country's heritage list surges from 25 to 37 properties
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Roth & Brodesser-Akner Redefine
Their novels reveal the complex, evolving face of Jewish identity in the US, challenging traditional notions of community and belonging.
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Disneyland Hotel Closes Oct 12
750 rooms at Disney Explorers Lodge to help absorb demand during renovation
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Sammy Davis Jr. Converts
Legendary entertainer's shocking switch to Judaism sparks curiosity about his motivations
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UK-Ireland Ferry Travel: Passport Now Required
Stena Line and Irish Ferries enforce new ID rules from Sept 28, 2026, affecting thousands of passengers on Britain-Ireland routes
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Tunisia's Sidi Bou Said Added to UNESCO List
Erosion-battling town wins heritage status, boosting Sufi traditions and preservation efforts
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US Strikes on Iran Fail to Move Bitcoin
Bitcoin heads for best month since Nov 2024, defying geopolitical tensions
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Raising Cane's Hits 950+ Locations
Fast food chain invades California with first restaurant, expanding to 44 states and beyond
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800 Couples Clash in Tango World Championship
60 couples from 47 countries reach final stages in Buenos Aires
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Passports Open Saturdays
Collect yours before they're destroyed: unclaimed passports will be gone after 6 months
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10,000 Recycling Systems Fail US
New bills aim to boost recycling rates by over 100% with national standards and advanced technologies, saving municipalities hundreds of millions annually
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Japan Cracks Down
Older drivers with traffic violations face stricter tests from 2027 to prove they're fit to drive