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Thousands urged to evacuate as Hawaii flooding anticipated to cause widespread damage
As Hawaii endures its worst flooding in more than 20 years, officials are urging people in hard-hit areas to “LEAVE NOW.” The warning early Saturday came after heavy rains fell on soil already saturated by downpours from a winter storm a week ago. Still more rain was expected during the weekend, officials said. Source link
Enjoy fleeing bloodhounds? England has the sport for you
As the U.K. government cracks down on trail hunting, enthusiasts have come up with an ethical alternative with a modern twist. For The National, CBC’s Briar Stewart laces up to try clean boot hunting — the latest iteration of a historical English pastime. Source link
Iranian Kurdish fighters find themselves in the middle of U.S.-Iran war as they wait in Iraq
Despite the attacks on Iranian Kurdish camps in Iraq, there remains a waiting game for Iranian Kurds hoping to play a part in regime change across the border. Source link
Cubans say every day is a struggle for survival as they face blackouts, water and fuel shortages
Blackouts have been common for years, but now, since U.S. President Donald Trump imposed an oil blockade on Cuba in hopes of forcing the country’s collapse, the interruptions have become more frequent, longer, sometimes engulfing the whole country. Source link
Seabed mining talks show key issues remain unresolved
Even as the race to mine the ocean floor for important minerals intensifies, a UN-body tasked with establishing regulations for the emerging industry ended a key global meeting this week without a new mining code. Source link
Will the far right's gains in France’s local elections pave the way to the presidency?
The recent elections mark another step in the National Rally’s effort to move from the fringes to the mainstream in French politics. Despite more professional campaigns, the party still struggles to shake its reputation for extremism. Source link
As Middle Eastern countries struggle to down Iranian drones, Ukraine sends 200 specialists to help
After Iranian Shahed drones hit an oil refinery in Kuwait, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that Kyiv has sent more than 200 military specialists to the Middle East to help defend critical infrastructure from the same type of threat Ukraine has faced for years. Source link
IN PHOTOS | Celebrating Eid al-Fitr
Worshippers are celebrating Eid al-Fitr, the three-day festival that marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. Source link
Palestinian man says Israeli settlers sexually assaulted him in front of his family
Israeli settlers sexually assaulted a Palestinian man — tying his genitalia with zip ties and parading him naked in front of his family — during a mid-March attack in the occupied West Bank, according to the victim and eyewitnesses. Source link
Chuck Norris, Hollywood martial artist and actor, dead at 86
Martial arts phenom and Hollywood action star Chuck Norris — known for Walker, Texas Ranger, among other macho roles — died on Thursday at the age of 86, in what his family described as a “sudden passing.” Source link