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French farmers escalate protests against an EU-Mercosur trade deal and fear unfair competition

French farmers escalate protests against an EU-Mercosur trade deal and fear unfair competition

BEAUVAIS, France (AP) — French farmers escalated protests Monday against the European Union-Mercosur trade agreement under negotiation, citing fears of unfair competition.
Report finds that America is catching and eating a little less fish

Report finds that America is catching and eating a little less fish

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The volume and value of America's commercial fishing industry both fell according to newly released federal figures, though members of the industry said the decline was to be expected following a recent spike in supply.

Western North Carolina’s water system is finally back online after Helene

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — More than 100,000 residents in western North Carolina were allowed to drink and bathe using water from their home faucets on Monday, nearly two months after Hurricane Helene destroyed much of the local water system.
Young people, whose futures are at stake in UN climate talks, push through anger to fight for hope

Young people, whose futures are at stake in UN climate talks, push through anger to fight for hope

BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Young people who attend the United Nations climate talks have a lot to be angry about. They've lost loved ones and months of school. They've lost homes and family farms and connections to their families' native lands.
'Rare' case of RCMP seizing goats and sheep allowed to roam free in cornfield

'Rare' case of RCMP seizing goats and sheep allowed to roam free in cornfield

SHERBROOKE, P.E.I. — RCMP say they seized more than 80 goats and two sheep from an owner who had been letting the animals roam free on a neighbouring property in Prince Edward Island.
Negotiators are urged to get down to business as climate talks in Baku enter second week

Negotiators are urged to get down to business as climate talks in Baku enter second week

BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — United Nations climate talks resumed Monday with negotiators urged to make progress on a stalled-out deal that could see developing countries get more money to spend on clean energy and adapting to climate-charged weather extr
Denmark will plant 1 billion trees and convert 10% of farmland into forest

Denmark will plant 1 billion trees and convert 10% of farmland into forest

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Danish lawmakers on Monday agreed on a deal to plant 1 billion trees and convert 10% of farmland into forest and natural habitats over the next two decades in an effort to reduce fertilizer usage.
Typhoon Man-yi leaves 7 dead in Philippines and worsens crisis from back-to-back storms

Typhoon Man-yi leaves 7 dead in Philippines and worsens crisis from back-to-back storms

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Typhoon Man-yi left at least seven people dead in a landslide, destroyed houses and displaced large numbers of villagers before blowing away from the northern Philippines, worsening the crisis wreaked by multiple back-to-ba
India's capital chokes as air pollution levels hit 50 times the safe limit

India's capital chokes as air pollution levels hit 50 times the safe limit

NEW DELHI (AP) — Authorities in India’s capital shut schools, halted construction and banned non-essential trucks from entering the city on Monday after air pollution shot up to its worst level this season.
PHOTO COLLECTION: Philippines Asia Storm

PHOTO COLLECTION: Philippines Asia Storm

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors. The Associated Press
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