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Global biodiversity offsetting doesn’t work – keep schemes local, say experts
Voluntary standards proposed at Cop16 focus on local like-for-like habitat projects, while critics call the issue a ‘distraction’. International biodiversity offsetting “doesn’t work”, according to ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Rebecca Hendin on the global implications of Donald Trump’s victory – cartoon
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Financing the Fight Against Global Warming Falls to Multilateral Banks
These financial institutions are complex, and vital to funding efforts to slow climate change. Here’s how they work.Business - Inc. - 4 days ago -
Brussels to free up billions of euros for defence and security from EU budget
Policy shift will allow the bloc’s capitals to redirect ‘cohesion funds’ amid Ukraine conflict and Trump victoryBusiness - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Greta Thunberg protests against Azerbaijan hosting global climate summit
Climate activist Greta Thunberg has attended a rally in Georgia to protest against Azernaijan hosting the annual United Nations climate talksWorld - ABC News - 4 days ago -
The Breakdown | Rugby is crying out for fresh global vision in crucial leadership vote
Whoever succeeds Bill Beaumont at World Rugby will have bulging in-tray with 20-minute red card fallout on agenda. There are plenty of major rugby union contests happening this month but perhaps ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Mobile gaming is expected to generate $98.7 billion in revenue globally | Xsolla
Mobile gaming is expected to generate $98.7 billion in revenue globally this year, with Asia leading the market at $65 billion.Tech - VentureBeat - 3 days ago -
China CSI A500 index sparks fresh interest from global managers
Neuberger Berman, BlackRock and Manulife have submitted applications for ‘enhanced’ CSI A500 index fundsWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Mali’s junta escalates fight with mining groups over profit share
Resolute Mining chief and colleagues held as junta want greater share of gold producers’ profitsBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
EU Court Upholds Approval of Vodafone Deal With Liberty Global
The European Union’s General Court upheld the bloc’s decision to approve Vodafone’s $20 billion-plus acquisition of some of Liberty Global’s telecommunications assets in Europe, thwarting a legal ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago -
Trump Tariffs Could Hurt Shrinking Global Luxury Goods Market
Despite seeing a post-recession bump, luxury good sales are declining and may be hit hard by Trump tariffs.Business - Inc. - 2 days ago -
What’s behind the global political divide between young men and women?
Trump’s victory in the US shone a light on the growing political polarisation between between young male and female voters happening all over the world. As the Democratic party licks its wounds ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
‘Minimal progress’ made this year on curbing global heating, report finds
Analysis by Climate Action Tracker puts median temperature rise by 2100 at 2.7C if current policies continue. World leaders have promised to try to stop the planet heating by more than 1.5C (2.7F). ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
New report reveals global diabetes rates have doubled since 1990
A new report shows global diabetes rates have doubled, rising from 7% in 1990 to 14% in 2022, with the largest increase seen in low and middle-income countries. CBS News medical contributor Dr. ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Q&A: Experts answered your questions on trade and markets in the Trump era
FT journalists responded to readers’ queries on how the global economy might change under the incoming presidentWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Global plastic production must be cut to curb pollution, study says
Analysis lays bare huge challenge of mismanaged waste on eve of UN plastic treaty talks in Busan. Global plastic production must be reduced to tackle the immense challenge of plastic pollution , ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
New York Joins a Global City Club, With a Deal on Congestion Pricing
The city will be the first in the U.S. to adopt a fee on driving in certain areas, with the aim of reducing traffic and pollution. For some other cities, that has long been the norm.World - The New York Times - Yesterday -
With Peru in the global spotlight for APEC, so is one of the world's least popular presidents
The high-profile Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Lima has thrust one of the world’s least popular presidents into the limelightWorld - ABC News - Yesterday -
FuelCell Energy to cut 17% of its staff as part of a global restructuring plan
FuelCell Energy to cut its workforce by 17% as part of a cost-cutting plan, amid slower-than-expected investments in clean energy.Business - MarketWatch - 13 hours ago -
Ocasio-Cortez: 'Gabbard nomination is a pro-war nomination globally'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) questioned President-elect Trump’s decision to elevate former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (R) to serve as his director of national intelligence (DNI), arguing ...Politics - The Hill - 15 hours ago -
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Sex party planner Killing Kittens raising money to take events global
UK government-backed company wants to launch in Los Angeles and Venice among othersBusiness - Financial Times - 9 hours ago -
Secret Service chief warns of Trump shooting report's "impact on agency morale"
The independent review panel found the Secret Service suffers from "deep flaws" and called for it to undergo "fundamental reform" to carry out its mission of protecting top government officials ...Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
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How Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's death will impact the Israel-Hamas war
Following the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, President Biden called it an "opportunity for peace." Margaret Brennan joins "CBS Mornings" to explain how this development could affect the ...Top stories - CBS News - October 18 -
MarketWatch 50 returns: These are the people having an impact on your money right now
Also: How to play the nuclear-power theme in the stock market, Nvidia’s importance and a Medicare warning.Business - MarketWatch - October 19 -
How Sinwar killing impacts efforts to end Israel-Hamas war
The U.S. is calling the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar an opportunity for the end of the Israel-Hamas war. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.Top stories - CBS News - October 18
