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Unison support workers have initiated a two-week strike in Perth and Kinross, leading to the closure of primary schools and early learning centers. The action targets First Minister John Swinney's constituency in response to a rejected pay offer. Secondary schools may remain open with remote learning options during this period.
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World leaders are convening in Cali, Colombia, for COP16, the largest UN biodiversity conference to date. With biodiversity loss accelerating, experts warn of dire consequences for ecosystems and human well-being. The conference aims to implement measures from the 2022 Montreal treaty to protect global biodiversity.
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A severe malnutrition crisis is unfolding in Africa, with nearly two million children at risk of death due to funding shortages for therapeutic food. Countries like Mali, Nigeria, Niger, and Chad face critical shortages, exacerbated by drought and climate change. Urgent action is needed to avert a humanitarian disaster.