Tokyo, May 21, 2026 (AFP) - Antarctic talks fail to better protect emperor penguins

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China and Russia blocked annual talks on Antarctica from agreeing to upgrade protections for endangered emperor penguins, officials said Thursday, despite growing threats posed to the continent by climate change and overtourism. The meeting, held this year in Japan's Hiroshima region, wrapped up Thursday, with participants comprising the original 12 nations that signed the Antarctic Treaty -- which now has 58 parties -- as well as 17 others that......

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