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Heatwaves, floods and wildfires pose rising threat to democracy, report finds

2 reports2 sourcesApr 22, 2026, 5:00 AM

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The GuardianApr 22, 2026, 5:00 AM

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. At least 94 elections and referendums across 52 countries have been disrupted by climate-related impacts over the last two decades, researchers found. Continue reading...

The Straits TimesApr 22, 2026, 12:49 AM

Extreme weather a growing threat to elections, democracy: Report

In 2024 alone, extreme weather disrupted 23 elections in 18 countries.

ABC AustraliaApr 22, 2026, 1:56 AM

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Gaza conditions 'catastrophic' as report finds $US71b needed to rebuild

More than $US71 billion will be needed over the next 10 years for recovery and reconstruction in Gaza, according to a new report by the European Union and the United Nations.

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BBC NewsApr 22, 2026, 8:35 AM

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South Korean fighter jets collided due to pilots taking pictures, report finds

One of the pilots has been fined thousands of dollars by the military to cover repair costs.

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ABC AustraliaApr 22, 2026, 5:57 AM

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New $30.5m funding package to help repair NT roads damaged by flooding

The Northern Territory government has announced $30.5 million in funding to repair roads damaged by wet season flooding across the territory.

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CNBCApr 21, 2026, 4:45 PM

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Incoming college freshmen will rack up an average of $43,000 in student loans by graduation, report finds

High school graduates heading to college in the fall could rack up $43,000 in student loans on average by the time they get their degree, a new study finds.

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Al JazeeraApr 21, 2026, 4:38 PM

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Israeli sexual violence helping push Palestinians from West Bank: Report

NGO finds at least 16 cases of conflict-related sexual violence attributed to Israeli settlers and soldiers. Grouped from 2 articles across 2 sources.

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The GuardianApr 21, 2026, 11:01 PM

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Black children in England and Wales almost eight times more likely to be strip-searched than white peers – report

Demographic also overrepresented when police officers use force such as handcuffs, firearms or Tasers, says children’s commissioner Black children across England and Wales are almost eight times more likely to be…

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