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North Korea to open beach resort as Kim Jong Un bets on tourism – BBC

North Korea to open beach resort as Kim Jong Un bets on tourism  BBCNorth Korea just opened a beach resort for 20,000 people. But who will visit?  CNNNorth Korea opening a tourist site on its east coast next week that's key to its tourism hopes  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosKim Jong-un hails new North Korean beach resort as one of country’s ‘greatest feats’ this year  The GuardianNorth Korea's Kim Jong-Un opens luxury beach resort with 54 hotels, cinema, beer pubs; Here’s what it offers  Mint

Beijing, a longtime friend of Tehran, turns to cautious diplomacy in Iran’s war with Israel – AP News

Beijing, a longtime friend of Tehran, turns to cautious diplomacy in Iran’s war with Israel  AP NewsWith much to lose, China sat on Israel-Iran war’s sidelines as U.S. flexed  The Washington PostChina’s response to Iran conflict more concerning if West loses, vs retribution for defeating its Tehran ally  Fox BusinessA U.S. Attack on Iran Would Show the Limits of China’s Power  The New York TimesChina’s Only Iran Option Is a Low Profile  Bloomberg.com

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Pope prays for world to recognize urgency of climate crisis as he celebrates Mass’ using new rite – AP News

Pope prays for world to recognize urgency of climate crisis as he celebrates Mass' using new rite  AP NewsPope Leo interrupts vacation to appeal for action on climate change  ReutersPope celebrates first 'green Mass' using new rite in sign of strong ecological focus  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosVatican Publishes a New Mass on Caring for the Environment  The New York TimesWhy has Pope Leo XIV started a new ‘green Mass’ tradition?  Euronews.com

First They Brought Back Dire Wolves. Next Up Is the World’s Tallest Bird – Rolling Stone

First They Brought Back Dire Wolves. Next Up Is the World’s Tallest Bird  Rolling Stone'Lord of the Rings' director backs long shot de-extinction plan, starring New Zealand's lost moa  AP News“Dinosaur-Sized Birds” Could Return To New Zealand As Colossal Announces 5th De-Extinction Species  IFLScienceThe Dire Wolf Company's Next Target? A Giant Flightless Bird  Time MagazineAfter dire wolf's return, Peter Jackson wants to bring back this New Zealand bird  USA Today