In the frigid night of China’s Qinling mountains, hunters with huge social media followings scour the landscape in pursuit of wild boars menacing local farmers’ livelihoods.China’s wild boars — today numbering two million — were a protected species from 2000 until 2023, but emerged from safeguarding last year with a hell-raising reputation for devastating crops.Some …
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In a provocative and headline-grabbing Tuesday speech on his territorial ambitions for the United States, incoming US leader Donald Trump was heavy on intimidation but light on details — leaving many wondering how seriously the comments should be taken.In a rambling press conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, Trump said he would not rule …
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After serving a customer a bowl of acai with fried fish in Belem’s market, Sandra da Costa wipes her hands excitedly.”Finally, the long-awaited renovation is going to happen,” she says.With 200 workers laboring seven days a week, the largest open-air market in Latin America reflects the transformation underway in the Brazilian city, which is preparing …
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Mexico’s government plans to offer up to $1,300 for people who hand in firearms including machine guns and assault rifles under a citizen disarmament program aimed at reducing violent crime.The financial incentives for people dropping off weapons at collection points in churches were published late Monday in the country’s official gazette.They include 8,700 pesos ($430) …
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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday announced the arrest of seven foreigners — including two Americans — whom he accused of being “mercenaries” trying to prevent him from being sworn-in for another six years in power.Maduro said the Americans, two Colombian “hitmen” and three “mercenaries” from the war in Ukraine were involved in plotting unspecified …
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The body of late US president Jimmy Carter was transferred Tuesday in a grand and solemn military ceremony to the US Capitol, where it will lie in state until a national funeral later this week.Carter, who died on December 29 at the age of 100, served a single term from 1977-1981 and was widely praised …
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Donald Trump threatened military action to secure the Panama Canal and economic force against neighboring Canada in meandering remarks Tuesday that drew firm and frosty responses from the two US allies.Speaking after Congress certified his election victory, the Republican president-elect gathered reporters at his home in southern Florida to announce a $20 billion Emirati investment …
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Mexico has found no proof that fentanyl is being produced in the country, its president said Tuesday, following threats from US President-elect Donald Trump to impose tariffs over drug trafficking.”So far, we have not found that precursors arrive — because most of the precursors come from Asia — and that the whole process is manufactured …
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The race to be Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s successor kicked off on Tuesday, a day after he resigned amid a looming trade war with the United States and a divisive political climate at home.The country’s new leader is likely to face elections within weeks of taking over from Trudeau in March.With the incumbent Liberal …
A fast-moving wildfire in a Los Angeles suburb burned buildings and sparked panicked evacuations Tuesday as “life threatening” winds whipped the region.More than 200 acres (80 hectares) were burning in Pacific Palisades, a upscale spot with multi-million dollar homes in the Santa Monica Mountains, shuttering a key highway and blanketing the area with thick smoke.Witnesses …
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