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Heatwaves, floods and wildfires pose rising threat to democracy, report finds
Research shows natural hazards linked to climate crisis disrupted 23 elections in 18 countries in 2024 Democracy is under mounting threat from the climate crisis, with new analysis documenting how elections are increasingly shaped not only by political forces but also by floods, wildfires and extreme weather. The report’s co-author, Sarah Birch, a professor of politics at King’s College London, said elections should be timed to avoid predictable climate threats, noting that even the US was still intent on staging elections in November, during its hurricane season. “In some cases, electoral.
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World·1h ago
Iran’s UN ambassador responds to US ceasefire extension
Published On 22 Apr 2026 22 Apr 2026 Save Click here to share on social media Share Add Al Jazeera on Google President Donald Trump said Iran wanted the Strait of Hormuz open “so they can make $500 Million Dollars a day”, which he said the Gulf. Iran’s UN ambassador responds to US ceasefire extension | US-Israel war on Iran | Al Jazeera Iran's UN ambassador responds to US ceasefire extension Iran’s UN Ambassador Amir-Saeid Iravani has responded to US President Donald Trump’s announcement of an extension to the ceasefire, saying Tehran will not enter negotiations with the US unless the naval blockade is lifted.
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World·6h ago
Mexico to beef up security at tourist sites after shooting at pyramids
Mexico's government is boosting security at tourist sites in preparation for the World Cup after a man opened fire at the Teotihuacan pyramids.
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