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‘Crucial opportunity to act’ as study finds most of Europe’s wild bee species in decline
As Cop17 kicks off, records since 1921 show more bee species declining than increasing in all parts of Europe except the Alps
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Helen Haines attack prompts Australian leaders to warn about political violence
Australian leaders urged restraint after the independent MP was struck outside her Wangaratta office, as police investigated and reported threats against politicians rose.
China’s social insurance push draws backlash over wages and contribution costs
Workers are questioning the cost of social insurance as China prepares new penalty standards for employers who fail to pay contributions from November 1.
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