Category: Oceania
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Ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup are about to begin
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The first opportunity to get tickets for the 2026 World Cup is on Wednesday (September 10). But pay attention: the tickets may not be easy to get — and they probably won’t be cheap.
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Marine ecosystems threatened by heat, acidity, and low chlorophyll levels
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A combination of three phenomena is increasingly threatening ecosystems in the southern and equatorial regions of the Atlantic Ocean: marine heatwaves, high acidification, and low chlorophyll concentration. Before 2016, it was uncommon for these factors to converge. Since then, they have been observed simultaneously every year. The three phenomena stem from the current climate emergency.…
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Marine Ecosystems Threatened by Heat, Acidity, and Low Chlorophyll Concentrations
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A combination of three phenomena is increasingly threatening ecosystems in the southern and equatorial regions of the Atlantic Ocean — marine heat waves, high acidification, and low chlorophyll concentrations. Before 2016, it was uncommon for these factors to converge. Since then, they have been observed simultaneously every year. The three phenomena derive from the current…
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The Art of Flattery: Why Fawning Over Trump Is Now the Most Common Diplomatic Tactic
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There is a pattern in many of President Trump’s interactions with other world leaders. We could call it “the art of flattery” — and they are dishing out a huge amount of it. When UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited the White House in February, he brought a letter in his suit pocket. It was…
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UNICEF Celebrates 75 Years of Work with Brazilian Children and Adolescents
On its 75th anniversary in Brazil, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has been one of the main partners in promoting and defending the rights of Brazilian children and adolescents. When it began its activities in Brazil, 158 out of every 1,000 children born died before completing one year of age – 16 out of…
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Are Prices Rising Because of the Tariffs? Here’s What We Know
For months, consumers have been hearing from manufacturers and retailers that President Trump’s flood of new tariffs on virtually all imports would cost them dearly. But that hasn’t happened, and the full impact has yet to materialize. The largest tariffs continue to be delayed In April, Trump imposed new tariffs on almost everything the US…
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Are prices rising because of the tariffs? Here’s what we know
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For months, consumers have heard from manufacturers and retailers that President Trump’s flood of new tariffs on practically all imports would cost them dearly. But that didn’t happen, and the final blow hasn’t been dealt yet. The biggest tariffs are still being delayed In April, Trump imposed new tariffs on almost everything the US imports,…
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UNICEF Marks 75 Years of Work with Children and Adolescents
Upon completing 75 years in Brazil, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has been one of the main partners in promoting and defending the rights of Brazilian children and adolescents. When it began its activities in the country, 158 out of every thousand children born died before completing one year. In other words, 16 out…
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International Press Reports on Trump’s Tariff Hike Against Brazil
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Newspapers around the world reported on the imposition of a 50% tariff announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on all Brazilian products exported to the United States. In a letter posted on social media and addressed to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Trump says the tariffs will take effect on August 1st. In the…
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Brazil Begins Requiring Visas for Citizens of the US, Canada, and Australia Starting April 10
Starting this Thursday (April 10), citizens holding passports from Australia, Canada, and the United States will be required to obtain a visa to enter Brazil, with the executive decree establishing this requirement coming into effect. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Brazilian government’s decision was made in May 2023, based on the principle…