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Extreme Heat Wave Pushes South Sudan to Close Schools

South Sudan has long been hit by climate change-exacerbated disasters like recurring droughts and floods. Now, extreme heat is forcing the world’s youngest nation to close its schools. The authorities have ordered schools across the country shuttered since Monday because of a wave of excessive heat that is expected to last at least two weeks.

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French government hit with ‘unprecedented’ wave of cyberattacks

The French government said Monday that several of its services have been targeted by cyberattacks of “unprecedented intensity,” and a special crisis center was activated to restore online services. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal’s office said in a statement that the attacks started Sunday night and hit multiple government ministries, without providing details. By Monday afternoon,

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#MeTooGarçons: How an actor ushered in a new #MeToo wave in France

Is France facing a watershed moment for all those who have been silenced in the entertainment industry? The #MeTooGarçons campaign may be a small step in that direction, but it has certainly given male victims of abuse a voice. ADVERTISEMENT Launched by American activist Tarana Burke in 2006, the #MeToo hashtag was popularised by American

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