Biden moves to conserve old growth forests across national forests
The Biden administration plans an ecologically driven overhaul of Forest Service management to protect old growth, limit commercial timber harvests, and extend protections to mature forests. The proposal would enact the first nationwide old growth plan revisions in the agency’s 118 year history amid debate with timber interests and environmental groups.
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Elephants Die in Zimbabwe Park Amid Drought Crisis
In Hwange National Park, at least 100 elephants have died over recent weeks due to drought linked to El Niño and climate change. Officials warn further losses as rain remains scarce. conservation groups call it a regional wildlife crisis.
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North Korea Defends Latest ICBM Launch At UN Session
At a UN Security Council meeting, North Korea defended its latest intercontinental ballistic missile launch as a warning against U.S. and allied threats. The U.S. and nine allies cited multiple North Korean missile tests this year, urging action against the launches and violations of council resolutions.
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Gaza death toll climbs as Israel raids Rafah hospitals
Dozens killed as Israel raids north Gaza hospitals and shelters in a final push against Hamas. In Rafah a two year old boy and two week old girl die in a predawn strike while a man recalls his shattered family. U S backing persists amid calls for cease fire.
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Zelenskyy upbeat on U S support as war nears new year
In Kyiv Zelenskyy says he expects billions more in U S aid for Kyiv and rejects the idea that Russia won 2023. He notes Western weapons including Patriot and NASAMS have aided Ukraine’s defense and vows U S backing will not fail.
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Ukraine braces for winter as NATO talks frustrate Zelenskiy
President Zelenskiy expressed optimism about more EU military and financial aid but voiced doubt about NATO membership, calling offers insufficient. He outlined a possible 500000 troop mobilization with a $13.4 billion cost, while Ukraine already fields about 1 million service members in total.
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