COP29 begins in Baku, Biden visits Peru and Reeves makes first Mansion House speech

Plus, US reports inflation figures while Japan, the UK and the EU publish first estimates of third-quarter GDP

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

COP29 Talks Open in Baku in the Shadow of Trump’s Election

The election of Donald J. Trump is sapping momentum from global climate talks as diplomats brace for his pro-fossil-fuel agenda.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Why Is COP29 Being Held in Baku, Azerbaijan?

The economy of Azerbaijan, host of COP29, relies almost entirely on the fossil fuels that are the main driver of global warming.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Odour of oil and return of Trump hang heavy over Cop29 in Baku

Prospects of strong outcome appear dim but there is hope the talks will address pressing issue of climate finance. More than 100 heads of state and government are expected to land in Baku, the ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Cop29 live updates: Carbon credit trade rules approved, breaking lengthy deadlock

Draft decision on article 6 approved with no objections. UN climate chief Simon Stiell gave a moving speech at the Cop29 opening plenary on Monday, writes Dharna Noor, fossil fuels and climate ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Biden makes likely last Europe visit as president over war in Ukraine

President Biden traveled to Germany for what will likely be his final presidential trip to Europe. He responded to the killing of Hamas' leader Thursday and plans to discuss the Middle East ...

Biden and Xi to meet in Peru this weekend

Senior administration officials expect it will be the last in-person meeting between the two leaders of Biden's presidency.

Trump’s choice of Matt Gaetz as attorney general sparks criticism and shock – US politics live

Former Trump official criticizes pick of far-right congressman’s as Republicans react with shock and evasion. Who is Matt Gaetz? Far-right congressman and Trump loyalist Trump cabinet: who’s ...

World - The Guardian - 14 hours ago

COP29 climate summit begins today. Will it be the last for the U.S.?

As delegates from nearly 200 countries gather for a major international summit on climate change, they're confronting a new era of uncertainty for the U.S. under a second Trump administration.

Trump reportedly picks China critic Mike Waltz as national security adviser – US politics live

Media reports say Trump may announce retired army green beret – a loyalist who has also served as a colonel in the national guard. Trump picks ally Lee Zeldin as environment chief and vows to ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

US election live: Kamala Harris says ‘do not despair’ in concession speech; Republicans outline ‘first 100 days’ of Trump presidency

Vice-president calls on supporters to accept election result, promises ‘peaceful transfer of power’; Trump campaign says Biden has invited president-elect. US election results 2024: live map and ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Biden Officials Try to Reassure COP29 Climate Talks

Negotiators at the summit in Azerbaijan fear that the return of Donald Trump will sap momentum for global climate action.

Science - The New York Times - 5 hours ago

COP29 Begins With Climate Finance, Absent Leaders, and Trump Looming Large

The annual UN climate summit has kicked off in Baku, Azerbaijan, with lofty goals, but many global leaders missing.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

A diminished Biden heads to APEC summit in Peru, overshadowed by China's Xi

If things had gone differently last week, U.S. President Joe Biden could have arrived at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Peru on Thursday projecting confidence and pledging his ...

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Biden's trip to Peru will include last meeting with China's president

Biden will travel to Peru and Brazil for leader summits as he looks to define his legacy and assure allies of America's role on the world stage.

First lady Jill Biden unveils revamped White House tour, talks legacy and more

The upgraded tour, now open to the public, includes interactive displays and 3D renderings.

WATCH: First lady wears panda costume as Bidens host Halloween at the White House

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden, who wore a giant panda costume, hosted trick-or-treaters at the White House on Wednesday for the final time.

King Boo's Haunted Mansion Lego Mario Set Gets First Price Cut At Amazon

. One of the coolest Lego Super Mario expansion sets is on sale for the first time at Amazon and Target : King Boo's Haunted Mansion. Released in August for $75 alongside the revamped starter ...

Tech - GameSpot - 5 days ago

Watch Live: President Biden to make first remarks since Harris' loss to Trump

President Biden will address the nation on the election results and the transition of power, with his predecessor set to return to the White House.

FirstFT: Media groups prepare for election night disinformation

Also in today’s newsletter, bets on US election volatility rise, and UK borrowing costs soar

World - Financial Times - November 1

Investors step up bets that US election will trigger market volatility

Jitters sweep through bond and currency markets before presidential vote

World - Financial Times - November 1

Spain’s deadly floods put spotlight on lack of climate preparedness

Also in this newsletter: European lawmakers open to simpler post-Brexit trade relations

World - Financial Times - November 1

Biden urges reconciliation as Democrats begin blame game

US president seeks to ‘bring down the temperature’ as fury builds in party over loss to Trump

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Prince William meets young environmentalists and plays rugby on first day of South Africa visit

Britain’s Prince William offered words of encouragement to a group of young environmentalists and later joined a rugby practice at a local school as he opened his visit to South Africa

World - ABC News - November 4

What to expect in Rachel Reeves’ first Budget

Chancellor is due to unveil tax and spend measures, but she may struggle to boost growth quickly

World - Financial Times - October 29

Rachel Reeves: The chess fanatic playing Labour's first big gambit

Profile of the UK's first female chancellor as she prepares to deliver first Labour Budget in 14 years.

Watch: Reeves 'deeply proud' to be first female chancellor

The Chancellor has presented her first Budget in the Commons.

Cop29 live: solidarity levy on cryptocurrency could raise billions for climate action, says report

Charging $0.045 per kWh for energy used in intensive bitcoin mining could produce $5bn for the climate crisis, says Global Solidarity Levies taskforce. Josh Gabbatiss, from Carbon Brief has ...

World - The Guardian - 11 minutes ago

Trump and Biden Meet at the White House

President Biden and President-elect Donald J. Trump’s brief public display of civility was followed by a two-hour meeting behind closed doors.

Top stories - The New York Times - 16 hours ago

Trump, Biden meet at White House

President Biden and President-elect Donald Trump held a meeting at the White House on Wednesday, where the two political foes shook hands in front of reporters. The two sat in the Oval Office for ...

'What about the people in Gaza?': Pro-Palestinian protester interrupts Biden's speech

At least one pro-Palestinian protester interrupted President Biden during his formal apology for the United States’ Native American boarding school policy during remarks in Arizona.

Politics - NBC News - October 25

Election 2024 live updates as Trump celebrates win, Biden gives speech

Following the 2024 presidential election results, President Biden has invited President-elect Donald Trump to discuss the transition of power.

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