Global Charities Say Using Companies' Carbon Offsets to Lower Emissions Undermines Climate Targets
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Top stories - BBC News
Sinn Féin knew of McMonagle references last year, says charity
Questions have been mounting on Sinn Féin this week over their handling of the case.1 hour ago -
World - Financial Times
Swing states and undecided voters: how to win the White House
From a ‘blue wall’ to the American desert, these are the places where the 2024 presidential race will be decided3 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
‘A disaster for us’: How a carbon-credit pioneer allegedly stole millions of dollars by cooking the books
A program to distribute environmentally friendly stoves in developing countries turned into a scheme to steal carbon credits and bilk investors, prosecutors said.5 hours ago -
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Tech - ABC News
Alleged plots against US campaign are only the latest examples of Iran targeting adversaries
Iran is under suspicion of trying to hack figures associated with the upcoming U.S. presidential election and plotting the assassination of former President Donald Trump10 hours ago - Iran -
World - ABC News
Alleged plots against US campaign are only the latest examples of Iran targeting adversaries
Iran is under suspicion of trying to hack figures associated with the upcoming U.S. presidential election and plotting the assassination of former President Donald Trump11 hours ago - Iran -
World - Financial Times
China’s stock rally for the ages shows power of crowds
Market shunned by foreign investors suddenly skyrockets11 hours ago - China -
World - The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: more explosions overnight in Beirut after Israel demands new evacuations
UN condemns ‘totally unacceptable’ civilian death toll in Lebanon; Biden cautions Israel over retaliation against Iran . Living in Lebanon: how have you been affected by the recent violence? ...11 hours ago - Israel -
World - The New York Times
Israel Scales Up Fight Against Hezbollah
A new framework of the fighting was made clear by large overnight blasts in the southern suburbs of Beirut, where Hezbollah holds sway, and Israel’s apparent readiness to expand a ground invasion ...11 hours ago - Israel -
World - Financial Times
Venture capitalist Ben Horowitz to make ‘significant’ donation to Harris
Andreessen Horowitz co-founder previously backed Trump but will make personal contribution to Democratic candidate after Biden dropped out15 hours ago -
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Business - Financial Times
US strikes Houthi targets in Yemen as fears grow of wider Mideast war
Joe Biden defends Israel’s right to defend itself as it escalates offensive against Hizbollah in Lebanon18 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
US strikes 15 Houthi targets in Yemen: Pentagon
The U.S. military struck more than a dozen Houthi targets in Yemen on Friday, attacking the Iranian proxy’s bases and weapons systems, according to the Pentagon. U.S. Central Command (Centcom) ...20 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Naomi Campbell admits failures at fashion charity but denies misconduct
Campbell ‘accepts her accountability’, says spokesperson after watchdog’s scathing report about Fashion for Relief. Naomi Campbell has admitted she failed in her duties as a trustee at the Fashion ...21 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
Meta Can’t Use Sexual Orientation to Target Ads in the EU, Court Rules
Privacy activist Max Schrems has won another legal fight against Meta, this time limiting how the company can use off-platform activity—and public statements—to target ads.22 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Burst bubble: Man created fake Bazooka gum company and stole $1.2 million, prosecutors say
Kashawn Williams intercepted a check meant for the bubble-gum manufacturer and then created a phony company called Bazooka 1 in order to deposit it, prosecutors said.22 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Keir Starmer defends Chagos Islands deal after Boris Johnson accuses Labour of ‘sheer political correctness’ – UK politics live
PM says deal ensures continuation of UK-US military base on the islands and has been welcomed with ‘warm words’ by US. Jonathan Powell, who was leading negotiations for the new government with ...Yesterday - United Kingdom -
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Will carbon capture help the UK tackle climate change?
Will the plan announced today make a difference to the planet and is it worth the huge price tag?Yesterday - United Kingdom -
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World - The New York Times
Blasts Shake Beirut as Israel Targets Remaining Hezbollah Leaders, Officials Say
Israeli officials said warplanes bombed an underground bunker where senior Hezbollah officials were meeting, including the presumed successor to the group’s recently assassinated leader.Yesterday - Israel -
World - The Guardian
Ex-carbon offsetting boss charged in New York with multimillion-dollar fraud
Kenneth Newcombe, formerly CEO of C-Quest Capital, indicted over allegations of carbon credit manipulation. A former carbon offsetting executive has been charged with fraud by US federal ...Yesterday - New York -
World - The Guardian
Harris and Cheney blast Trump over January 6 as they make pitch to Republican voters – US politics live
Vice-president and Liz Cheney attack former president for 2020 election lies at Wisconsin campaign event. In a new Truth Social tirade on Thursday morning, Donald Trump accused Joe Biden and ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Biden says US discussing possible Israeli strikes on Iran oil facilities
The price of crude oil shot up by 5% immediately after Mr Biden’s comments.Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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World - The Guardian
Biden says US ‘discussing’ possible Israeli plans to attack Iran’s oil industry
President’s off-the-cuff remark outside White House over possible retaliation triggers global oil price rise. Joe Biden has said that his administration has been “discussing” possible Israeli plans ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
Business - The New York Times
The Climate Fix: Solutions for a Warming World
In a new weekly feature of our Climate Forward newsletter, we’re covering the vast amount of investment, ingenuity and scientific expertise that are going toward stopping climate change.Yesterday - Climate -
Tech - ABC News
The US and Microsoft disrupt a Russian hacking group targeting American officials and nonprofits
U.S. authorities and Microsoft say hackers linked to Russian intelligence targeted dozens of former military and intelligence officials, journalists and civil society groups with a sophisticated ...Yesterday - Russia -
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The US and Microsoft disrupt a Russian hacking group targeting American officials and nonprofits
U.S. authorities and Microsoft say hackers linked to Russian intelligence targeted dozens of former military and intelligence officials, journalists and civil society groups with a sophisticated ...Yesterday - Russia -
Politics - The Hill
US bans steel, artificial sweetener imports from Chinese companies over forced labor allegations
The Department of Homeland Security announced Wednesday it will no longer import steel or artificial sweeteners from two companies based in China due to their alleged use of forced labor. The ...2 days ago -
World - ABC News
EU is taking Hungary to court. It says a law targeting foreign influence really targets basic rights
The European Commission is taking Hungary’s right-wing government to court over laws that could allow the authorities to investigate and prosecute people accused of undermining the country’s ...2 days ago - European Union -
Top stories - CBS News
Princess Kate and William say young cancer patient "inspired us both"
Getting a hug from the Princess of Wales wasn't even on 16-year-old Liz Hatton's bucket list.2 days ago -
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World - Financial Times
How to fragment the global economy
The many ways in which the big blocs can make it hard to stay non-aligned2 days ago