Canadian government pledges billions for high-speed rail network linking Quebec City and Toronto

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Malaysia is betting on data centers to boost its economy. But experts warn they come at a price.

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Mystical beliefs fuel Senegal’s illegal big cat trade and threaten lion’s survival

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Brazil to join OPEC+, group of major oil-exporting nations

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