Author: News Desk

France braces for strikes as 1 million expected to protest pension reform bill Unions in France are protesting against the government’s plans to raise the pension age from 62 to 64, resulting in transport and public service disruptions. Most train and metro services are cancelled on Tuesday, and many schools are closed, making it the sixth day of strikes and the most significant demonstration yet, with over one million people expected in Paris and other cities. Unions are calling for escalation and “bringing the country to its knees” as the government shows no sign of backing down on its pension plan. …

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Australia’s east gripped by heatwave as bushfires continue to rage Warnings have been issued over bushfires raging across Australia’s east coast, as fire services fear the fires could worsen as a severe heatwave continues. The heatwave comes after two years of relentless rain and floods for New South Wales state – which is now experiencing its worst fires since the 2019-2020 Black Summer. A fire 155 miles northwest of Sydney has led to the region’s first emergency fire warning in two years, as firefighters battle flames as high as 15 metres. Residents in affected areas across New South Wales -…

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Alligator stolen from zoo 20 years ago returned After two decades, an alligator believed to have been stolen from a Texas zoo was recently recovered when it was found at a nearby residence. The 8-foot (2.5-meter) reptile, named Tewa, was likely taken by a former Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo volunteer, authorities said. The Texas Game Warden located it close to Austin on Friday and brought it back to the New Braunfels zoo on Monday. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the alligator was taken when it was an egg or a hatchling and kept in a…

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