The prime minister will embark on a week-long tour of Africa to boost economic and cultural ties

Glaciers in the Arctic have lost 40% of their mass since 1980 according to a new studyA national park closed temporarily due to severe drought conditions that increased the risk of wildfires

The government set a target to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to 2005 levelsA new species of endangered sea turtle was discovered in the Pacific Ocean highlighting the need for conservationA city implemented a congestion charge to reduce car use and lower air pollution levels

A study showed that air pollution causes 7 million premature deaths worldwide each yearA group of countries signed an agreement to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030

A company developed a new type of electric vehicle battery made from recycled materials reducing environmental impact

The Amazon rainforest lost 13,000 square kilometers of trees last year due to logging and wildfiresA famous actor announced their retirement from film after a 40 year career

Doctors urged people to get vaccinated against the flu ahead of the winter seasonThe government invested millions of dollars in improving public healthcare facilities

A new shopping mall opened its doors attracting thousands of visitors on the first dayScientists developed a new material that can recycle plastic waste into useful products

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• ·Doctors urged people to get eye exams every two years to check for vision problems and eye diseases
• ·Video game studio announces release date for highly anticipated sequel
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by an astronaut who spent six months on the International Space Station
• ·A coffee shop partnered with a local charity to donate $1 from each drink sold on weekends
• ·Scientists developed a new type of material that is both strong and lightweight
• ·A café hosted a fundraiser for a local animal shelter
• ·The city hosted an international conference on climate change
• ·A research study found that eating nuts can reduce the risk of certain diseases
• ·A college sports team won a regional tournament, qualifying for the national championship for the first time
• ·A best-selling author released a new thriller novel that focuses on cybercrime and hacking
• ·A new movie received positive reviews from critics and is expected to attract large audiences
• ·The stock market climbed 1.8% following the release of strong employment data
• ·Art gallery showcases works by emerging local artists
• ·Heavy rains caused mudslides in mountainous areas blocking roads and isolating small communities
• ·The city’s public transport system added more wheelchair-accessible trains to all major routes
• ·A global public health summit concluded with a plan to improve vaccine access in developing countries