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Tragic Sacrifice: French Couple Forced to Abandon Son in Sahara Desert to Survive

French couple abandons son in Sahara to survive

A French couple trekking through the Sahara Desert made the heartbreaking decision to leave their son behind to save their own lives after getting lost in extreme conditions.

17/07/2025 14:33

Chile's Atacama Desert: The Hidden Water Crisis Behind the Green Transition

Chile's mining boom sparks water crisis in Atacama

As Chile ramps up desalination plants to support lithium and copper mining, local communities face severe water shortages. Is the green transition sacrificing one resource for another?

17/07/2025 04:23

Rare Martian Meteorite Lands at Sotheby’s: A Piece of Mars Heads to Auction in New York

Rare Martian Meteorite Auctioned at Sotheby’s

A fragment of Mars, one of only 277 known Martian meteorites on Earth, is set to be auctioned at Sotheby’s in New York. Discovered in the Sahara Desert, this extraterrestrial treasure offers a rare chance to own a piece of the Red Planet.

16/07/2025 17:18