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The International Union for Conservation of Nature announces that the Iberian lynx has been upgraded from endangered to vulnerable for the first time since 1986

The International Union for Conservation of Nature announces that the Iberian lynx has been upgraded from endangered to vulnerable for the first time since 1986, after a 2023 census showed a population of 2,021 animals. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 20, 2024

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The Israel Antiquities Authority announces the discovery of a 3,300-year-old ship and its cargo, one of the oldest known examples of a ship sailing far from lan

The Israel Antiquities Authority announces the discovery of a 3,300-year-old ship and its cargo, one of the oldest known examples of a ship sailing far from land. The ship was discovered last year by a company drilling for natural gas off the coast of Northern Israel. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 20, 2024

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The orange powder paint sprayed on Stonehenge by Just Stop Oil activists yesterday is removed with a handheld blower fan, leaving no visible damage.

The orange powder paint sprayed on Stonehenge by Just Stop Oil activists yesterday is removed with a handheld blower fan, leaving no visible damage. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 20, 2024

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The Rapid Support Forces captures Al-Fulah, the capital of West Kordofan, Sudan, after the Sudanese Armed Forces withdraw from the city after several hours of f

The Rapid Support Forces captures Al-Fulah, the capital of West Kordofan, Sudan, after the Sudanese Armed Forces withdraw from the city after several hours of fighting. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 20, 2024

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War / Conflict / Security

Three people are killed and four others are injured in Russian cluster munitions strikes on the village of Rozkishne, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine.

Three people are killed and four others are injured in Russian cluster munitions strikes on the village of Rozkishne, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 20, 2024

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UEFA Euro 2024, Anti-Serb sentiment Serbia threatens to withdraw from UEFA Euro 2024 if UEFA does not punish Croatia and Albania after their supporters chant "k

UEFA Euro 2024, Anti-Serb sentiment Serbia threatens to withdraw from UEFA Euro 2024 if UEFA does not punish Croatia and Albania after their supporters chant "kill, kill, kill the Serb" during a match in Hamburg, Germany, on Wednesday. (Sky News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 20, 2024

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Vandalism of Stonehenge The orange powder paint sprayed on Stonehenge by Just Stop Oil activists yesterday is removed with a handheld blower fan, leaving no vis

Vandalism of Stonehenge The orange powder paint sprayed on Stonehenge by Just Stop Oil activists yesterday is removed with a handheld blower fan, leaving no visible damage. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 20, 2024

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Politics / Government

Accession of Moldova to the European Union, Accession of Ukraine to the European Union European Union member states agree to begin negotiations on the accession

Accession of Moldova to the European Union, Accession of Ukraine to the European Union European Union member states agree to begin negotiations on the accession of Moldova and Ukraine to the EU next week. (The Independent) Moldovan president Maia Sandu signs the decree that begins negotiations on Moldova's accession to the European Union. Sandu also announces that the first Moldova–EU intergovernmental conference will take place on 25 June. (Anadolu Agency)