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World - / Sep 28, 2026 - In 1993, a project set out to reconnect wildlife habitat from Yellowstone to Canada's Yukon - The Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative is proudly nominated for Prince William's Earthshot Prize in 2026. This groundbreaking effort aims to reinstate a vital 3,400-kilometre wildlife corridor through the majestic Rocky Mountains. Achieving over 200 wildlife crossings and safeguarding around 24 million hectares, Indigenous involvement is key to strengthening conservation practices here. Looking forward, the initiative hopes to secure an extra 20 million hectares by 2030.

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World - / Sep 27, 2026 - 'Shake the prisons': Hamas warned Israel before October 7 attack, says ex-defence minister Gallant - Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar reportedly sent a warning to Israel before the October 7 attack. Former defence minister Yoav Gallant stated that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received international alerts about this threat. Gallant expressed that such warnings should have been prioritized as critical security issues. He claimed that Netanyahu excluded senior security officials from crucial discussions during the conflict.

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