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Cop29 live: UN chair ‘so sick’ of Saudi Arabia’s defence of fossil fuels
Former climate minister for Canada reacts after Saudi delegation said it ‘will not accept any text that targets any specific sectors, including fossil fuels’. My colleague Patrick Greenfield is ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Cop29: $250bn climate finance offer from rich world an insult, critics say
Draft text under fire as poor nations wanted more of the money to come directly from developed countries. Cop29 climate summit – live updates Developing countries have reacted angrily to an ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
E.P.A. Is Rebounding from Trump Years but Faces Uncertain Future
Perhaps more than any other federal agency, the one responsible for protecting air, water and public health is a target for Donald Trump and his allies.Top stories - The New York Times - October 29 -
Trump's controversial Cabinet and senior staff picks face uncertain future
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet and senior staff picks are facing an uncertain future as his selections received mixed reviews in recent days — and a handful sent shockwaves through Washington.Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
What to Know About COP29 and How the U.S. Election Affects Climate Talks
Diplomats and leaders from around the world are gathering for annual climate negotiations. Here’s what they’re all about and what Donald Trump’s victory means for the meeting.World - The New York Times - November 9 -
Host of the COP29 Climate Talks Is Raining on His Own Parade
Azerbaijani leader Ilham Aliyev has been praising fossil fuel and taking shots at geopolitical rivals, casting a cloud over the climate summit.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 16 -
COP29 Climate Talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, Head Into Final Stretch
Senior ministers are arriving in an effort to break a deadlock over the summit’s main goal: funding to help lower-income countries hit hard by global warming.Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Cop29 live: campaigners say talks are ‘reaching point of real emotion’
‘Talks aren’t just about figures on paper, they’re about people’s lives’, says Climate Action International as talks reach critical final days. Earlier today I posted about an excellent piece ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
At COP29 Politicians Are Talking About Climate Change. Here’s What’s Happening.
Every month so far has seen floods, fires, smashed heat records or some combination of extreme weather. Little time remains for leaders to agree on what to do about it.World - The New York Times - 22 hours ago -
Developing countries urged to reject ‘bad deal’ as Cop29 climate talks falter
Talk grows of a walkout from poor countries in response to ‘unacceptable’ and ‘insulting’ finance proposal. Developing countries were being urged by civil society groups to reject “a bad deal” at ...World - The Guardian - 20 hours ago -
As Xi and Biden Meet, Trump and Uncertainty Loom Large
The two leaders will meet in Peru, where China has steadily expanded its influence in a challenge to the United States in its own region.World - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Germany’s Chancellor Scholz announces he is firing his finance minister, which could undermine his three-party coalition
Germany’s Chancellor Scholz announces he is firing his finance minister, which could undermine his three-party coalitionWorld - ABC News - November 6 -
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Santander sets aside £295mn to cover costs over car finance ruling
Provision made after court decision last month on mis-selling of car loansWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
A bomb cyclone looms over California and Pacific north-west – but what is it?
Powerful storm is predicted to be strongest region has seen this season, causing ‘life-threatening’ conditions. A set of powerful storms that could rank among the strongest in decades will slam ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Macron and Starmer vow 'unwavering' Ukraine support after marking Armistice Day
The leaders' discussions also focused on the Middle East and the problems caused by migration in Europe.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
Spirit may be at the end of its runway as Frontier talks break down, bankruptcy looms
Beleaguered Spirit Airlines reportedly is discussing its options with creditors as Frontier Airlines abandons merger talks.Business - MarketWatch - November 13 -
Canada shares U.S. concerns about Mexican trade with China as possible trade talks loom
Canada’s point person for UWorld - ABC News - 3 days ago -
COP29 overruns as poor countries seethe over climate cash
Developing nations said a new cash offer from rich nations showed "contempt for our vulnerable people".Top stories - BBC News - 6 hours ago -
The Fed talks about not talking about Trump
Jay Powell sets some limitsWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
House Passes Antiterror Financing Bill as Democrats Warn Trump Could Abuse It
Most Democrats opposed the measure, reversing their previous positions as they warned that President-elect Donald J. Trump could use it to punish nonprofit groups he saw as political antagonists.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
More Iran sanctions and 'drill baby, drill': Oil market's future is still uncertain under Trump
The picture for the oil market's longer-term outlook under a new Trump presidency is, well, decidedly mixed.Business - CNBC - November 6 -
‘Trump Trade’ of Large Tariffs and Deficits Looms as Market Braces for 2024 Election
As investors have focused on the potential fiscal and economic impact of the Republican candidate’s proposals, yields on Treasury debt have risen.Business - The New York Times - October 25 -
China urges U.S. cooperation as Trump trade threat looms
China emphasized the need for greater cooperation with the U.S. a day after it became clear President-elect Donald Trump would be the next U.S. president.Business - CNBC - November 7 -
With Trump Tariffs Looming, Businesses Try to ‘Run From a Moving Target’
Companies are filling their warehouses or looking into moving factories as they weigh President-elect Donald J. Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on foreign goods.Business - The New York Times - November 8 -
Goldman Sachs cuts European growth and earnings forecasts as Trump tariffs loom
The Trump regime will hit European economic growth and reduce company earnings, though the continent’s defense sector may prosper.Business - MarketWatch - November 8 -
U.S. Businesses Work to Limit Costs of Looming Trump Tariffs
Companies are rushing to stock up reserves of goods and create new supply chains to avoid the worst of anticipated costs.Business - Inc. - November 11 -
As Trump Looms, Biden Makes a Twilight Pitch on Ukraine to Global Leaders
The president approved Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles inside Russia, but that decision, among others, may soon be reversed.World - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Questions loom about TikTok as Trump's cabinet comes into shape
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, some of his cabinet appointees appear to be split on the question of what he should do about TikTok in the U.S.Top stories - ABC News - 2 days ago
