Donald Trump's idea of buying Greenland has stirred up questions on geopolitics, sovereignty, & the island’s future. In Argentina, President Javier Milei has brought radical change: slashing state spending by a third, and removing vital subsidies for energy costs, transport and groceries. In Mexico, researchers are trying to save rare salamanders.
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FRANCE - INDIA - AUSTRALIA
Deadly turf wars and drive-by shootings linked to the drugs trade are spreading in France. In India an 81-year-old bridge is in the news because the Indian government has roped in the same British firm for maintenance which had designed it, and in Australia 94,000 Irish born people will be hoping for sunshine and clear skies for the festive season.
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CHAD - ESTONIA - TENERIFE
A recent attack on a military base in Chad, which resulted in the deaths of 40 soldiers, has been blamed on Boko Haram. In Estonia the government is moving to restrict non-citizens from voting in local elections. In Tenerife holidaymakers are being encouraged to look beyond the beaches… to visit the volcanic landscapes and UNESCO heritage sites.
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TURKEY - CANADA - FRANCE
As the 13 year old civil war in Syria flares up again, what role is Turkey playing and what are the interests of the country's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan? In Canada there is concern over the threat by Donald Trump to impose tariffs from goods crossing the border. In France birth rates have fallen to levels last seen at the end of WWII.
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LEBANON - MEXICO - THAILAND
Over 1.2 million displaced Lebanese began to return home after a ceasfire was announced between Israel and Hezbollah. In Mexico the country's new president Claudia Sheinbaum faces a battle to contain cartel violence, and in Thailand, animal welfare groups want greater protections for the Asian elephant.
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