Low lying Pacific islands pin hopes on UN meeting as sea rise threatens survival
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Financial Times - Business
Looming US ports strike threatens fresh supply chain crisis
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Israel and Hezbollah urged to step back as UN warns of 'catastrophe'
Israel says it will continue military action, as the UN chief raises the risk of Lebanon becoming "another Gaza".Yesterday - Israel -
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Russia isolated at UN summit after surprise bid to derail pact
Country’s attempt to defer adoption of ambitious ‘pact for the future’ to reform institution rejected 143 votes to seven. Russia was left badly isolated at a high-profile UN summit in New York when ...Yesterday - Russia -
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Max Verstappen threatens to quit F1 after ‘silly’ punishment for swearing
Red Bull driver calls FIA’s decision-making ‘really tiring’ Hamilton and Russell treated for ‘borderline heatstroke’ Max Verstappen has threatened that he may leave Formula One because of his ...Yesterday -
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The Guardian - World
France’s new government under pressure as opponents threaten no-confidence vote
Critics of new cabinet, finalised by Michel Barnier on Saturday night, said it was ‘same-old, same-old’. Mounting threats of a parliamentary motion of no-confidence have put Michel Barnier’s new ...Yesterday -
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Biden expected to make one of his final major speeches at UN
President Biden is expected to make one of his final major speeches on the world stage when he gathers with leaders from across the globe in New York for the United Nations General Assembly. Among ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
Wired - Tech
Meet the People Traveling the World, Thanks to Crowdfunding
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On Ukraine's Snake Island, the Heart of the Battle for the Black Sea
The Wall Street Journal was granted rare access to the island, which has been at the center of Ukraine’s efforts to challenge Russian power in the area.2 days ago - Ukraine -
Financial Times - World
Banks slash loans to UK North Sea oil groups as windfall tax hits industry
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Kenyan president visits Haiti as it grapples with future of international efforts to fight gangs
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Indo-Pacific leaders expand maritime security cooperation at Biden’s farewell summit
Leaders of Australia, India, Japan and the United States announced plans for new security initiatives in the Indian Ocean, when outgoing President Joe Biden hosted counterparts from the Quad ...2 days ago - Joe Biden -
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Biden meets with key Pacific leaders, shores up maritime cooperation
President Biden met Saturday with the leaders of India, Australia and Japan, which make up a cooperative partnership in the Indo-Pacific, as the U.S. looks to strengthen ties in the region and ...2 days ago - Joe Biden -
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‘Even the breeze was hot’: how incarcerated people survive extreme heat in prison
The Marshall Project and the Prison Journalism Project asked incarcerated reporters to document the impact of extreme heat on their facilities. Their stories reveal the brutal reality. After a ...2 days ago -
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How NATO members are preparing for potential Baltic Sea battles
NATO troops, vessels and aircraft took to the frigid North Atlantic Ocean last month to sharpen their skills for a potential future war at sea.2 days ago -
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Leading Effective Meetings: Managing Challenges and Driving Accountability
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Putin was joking about election support for Harris, Kremlin says; Zelenskyy hopes to meet with Trump next week
Russian President Vladimir Putin was joking when he said Moscow was supporting Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in November’s presidential election, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
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New Zealand survive late scare to beat Australia in thriller
New Zealand survive a late rally from Australia to beat the Wallabies 31-28 in the Rugby Championship in Sydney and retain the Bledisloe Cup.2 days ago - New Zealand -
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UN chief António Guterres to seek world leaders’ backing for vision of the future
Pact covering wars, AI, climate crisis and inequality has been watered down, say critics. The UN’s secretary general, António Guterres, will try to persuade world leaders to extend their horizons ...3 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Is Labour on track to meet its promises on the environment?
Though the party has plenty to celebrate at its first conference in power for 15 years, there is much work to do to on net zero. When Keir Starmer arrives in Liverpool this weekend promising an ...3 days ago -
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Bali says enough as tourists crowd ‘island of gods’
Indonesia considers moratorium on development of hotels, villas, nightclubs and beach clubs3 days ago -
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Walker doubtful as Seahawks hope for W4 return
Seahawks running back Ken Walker III is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, but coach Mike Macdonald sounded confident Friday that the team's top running back can return in ...3 days ago -
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Microsoft's Three Mile Island deal
Presented by TerraPower — The Pennsylvania plant is the site of a 1979 partial nuclear meltdown {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Microsoft strikes deal to reopen ...3 days ago - Microsoft -
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Trump Media Stock Falls to New Lows as Insiders Are Able to Sell
Although Trump has vowed not to sell, the stock has tumbled as insiders like Truth Social's co-founders are free to cash out.3 days ago - Donald Trump -
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New Zealand’s army chief: Pacific nations need tailored military training
New Zealand’s army chief, Maj. Gen. Rose King, has highlighted the challenges Pacific Island nations face with foreign military training in an interview with The Associated Press3 days ago - New Zealand -
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Experts Want UN to Set Up Principles for Global AI Governance
As the technology makes rapid progress, observers say it's 'imperative' to establish the foundations forinclusive global institutions to track its evolution and establish safeguards.3 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Microsoft in deal for Three Mile Island nuclear power to meet AI demand
Energy source enjoying renaissance as world looks to slash emissions and feed rapidly growing need3 days ago - Microsoft -
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Major maritime strike could threaten ports across the East Coast
A major strike is on the horizon for thousands of maritime workers, posing a threat to East Coast ports responsible for billions of dollars of goods.3 days ago -
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Western philanthropies drum up climate finance ahead of UN meetings
African pledge comes as wrangling continues about how to fund the energy transition in developing countries3 days ago - Climate -
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Experience: We’re the caretakers of an uninhabited Irish island
There’s a colony of 2,000 seals with sharks, dolphins and whales nearby. My partner Darren and I had been teaching in Celbridge, in County Kildare, for three years before we took a career break. ...3 days ago -
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The Multiple Ways Climate Change Threatens to Make Migraines Worse
Migraine sufferers are often triggered by the weather, and research suggests warming temperatures and more extreme weather events worsen attacks.3 days ago - Climate -
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Catch our drift? These stats are lying about Tank Dell, other receivers
Fantasy football analyst Dalton Del Don dives into some of the most deceiving stats through two weeks of the NFL season.4 days ago