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Doomsday Seed Vault in the Arctic receives 30,000 new samples for storage

Doomsday Seed Vault in the Arctic receives 30,000 new samples for storage

The Arctic Global Seed Vault has been replenished with 30,000 new accessions from 21 countries. This is the largest addition since 2020, reflecting growing concerns about the threat of conflict and climate change to food security.

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October 7: International Day of the Doctor, World Cotton Day

October 7: International Day of the Doctor, World Cotton Day

According to scientists, the first attempts of people to practice medicine were recorded about 30 thousand years ago. In the 18th and 19th centuries, medicine began to acquire modern features, as many scientific discoveries and inventions were made.

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South Africa is hit by snowfall: roads are blocked, snowdrifts reach two meters in some places

South Africa is hit by snowfall: roads are blocked, snowdrifts reach two meters in some places

Up to two meters of snow fell in South Africa, blocking traffic on the roads. Highways between the two largest provinces are closed, and emergency services are working to help stranded drivers.

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Large-scale floods in Chad have killed more than 500 people and left 1.7 million affected

Large-scale floods in Chad have killed more than 500 people and left 1.7 million affected

The Central African country of Chad has been suffering from severe flooding since July. According to the UN, the disaster claimed 503 lives, affected 1.7 million people, destroyed 200,000 homes and flooded 350,000 hectares of land.

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An explosion linked to Boko Haram kills at least 16 people in Nigeria

An explosion linked to Boko Haram kills at least 16 people in Nigeria

An explosion occurs in a cafe in Nigeria, killing at least 16 people. Police suspect the involvement of the Boko Haram terrorist group, which has been fighting the government since 2009.

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Junta leader declared winner in Chad's presidential election

Junta leader declared winner in Chad's presidential election

Mahamat Idriss Deby, who seized power in Chad in 2021, won 61% of the vote in the presidential election, according to preliminary results.

Politics •  • 28575 views
Russia uses Africa as a base for biolabs - RLI

Russia uses Africa as a base for biolabs - RLI

Russia has deployed military biological laboratories in Africa, including near the border with Chad in the Central African Republic, probably to study and potentially use as weapons viral diseases not typical of Russia.

War •  • 25559 views
Reuters: Russian troops enter US military base in Niger

Reuters: Russian troops enter US military base in Niger

Russian troops entered the US military base in Niger after the Nigerian junta expelled US troops from the country.

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The United States will withdraw its military from the African countries of Chad and Niger

The United States will withdraw its military from the African countries of Chad and Niger

The United States plans to withdraw most of its troops from Chad and Niger as it works to renew agreements governing the role of the U. S. military and its anti-terrorism operations in these African countries.

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Hungary refuses to allocate $18 million intended for arming Ukraine - Foreign Minister

Hungary refuses to allocate $18 million intended for arming Ukraine - Foreign Minister

Hungary has refused to provide Ukraine with $18 million for weapons. According to Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, his country supports peace talks to resolve the conflict in Ukraine.

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In the United States, a "model mother" of six children was sentenced to 60 years in prison for child abuse

In the United States, a "model mother" of six children was sentenced to 60 years in prison for child abuse

A US court sentenced millionaire blogger Ruby Franke to 60 years in prison for child abuse after her emaciated son ran away from home in search of food and water, and her daughter showed signs of beatings and malnutrition.

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