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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 - 11 hours ago -
What would a good outcome at Cop29 look like?
Focus will be on climate finance and improving on current goal of providing $100bn a year to poor countries. This year’s UN climate summit, being held in Azerbaijan, is focused on finance , and ...World - The Guardian - 8 hours ago -
Armenia aims to sign peace deal with Azerbaijan before COP29
Negotiations with hostile neighbour to end decades-old conflict ‘approaching end’, says presidentWorld - Financial Times - October 14 -
Cop29 host Azerbaijan set for major fossil gas expansion, report says
Exclusive: Those with ‘interest in keeping world hooked on fossil fuels’ should not oversee climate talks, say report authors. Azerbaijan, the host of the Cop29 global climate summit, will see a ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
Apparently fake social media accounts boost Azerbaijan before Cop29
Exclusive: Linked accounts on X push petrostate’s posts about climate summit and drown out criticism. Scores of apparently fake social media accounts are boosting Azerbaijan’s hosting of the Cop29 ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Von der Leyen’s Cop29 absence sends ‘fatal signal’, say watchers
MEPs express concern for EU climate leadership as commission head confirms she will miss Baku summit. Ursula von der Leyen’s decision to miss the Cop29 climate summit is “a fatal signal” and raises ...World - The Guardian - 2 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 - 4 hours ago -
Besides Climate, the COP29 Summit Has a New Worry With Trump Win
The President-elect, who has called climate change a hoax, is hostile to global efforts to slow planetary warming, shifting the leadership burden to Europe and China.Business - Inc. - 23 hours ago -
COP29 chief exec caught on film promoting fossil fuel deals
Undercover filming shows COP29 chief exec discussing new oil and gas projects ahead of climate summit.Top stories - BBC News - 11 hours ago -
Cop29 CEO filmed agreeing to facilitate fossil fuel deals at climate summit
Elnur Soltanov recorded speaking with fake oil and gas group that asked for deals in exchange for sponsoring talks. The chief executive of Cop29 has been filmed apparently agreeing to facilitate ...World - The Guardian - 4 hours ago -
Heavy rain brings widespread travel disruption
River levels are rising and properties are expected to flood in several parts of Wales.Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
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Tropical Storm Trami Brings Heavy Flooding to the Philippines
Thousands of people were evacuated from their homes as parts of the country experienced unprecedented flooding, the authorities said.World - The New York Times - October 23 -
‘A total waste of time’: why Papua New Guinea pulled out of Cop29 and why climate advocates are worried
Country’s foreign minister says UN climate summits have produced ‘no results’ as Pacific nation takes the rare step of withdrawing from upcoming Cop29. Papua New Guinea’s decision to pull out of an ...World - The Guardian - 13 hours ago -
Thomas Tuchel is a baggage-heavy, intriguing choice that makes sense | Barney Ronay
Champions League conqueror is a fiery tactical zealot but narrative has always been that England need a winner. Well, at least we know now why Lee Carsley spent last week addressing the nation’s ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
Nevada’s Senate Rivals Spar in a Debate Heavy on Policy and Light on Fireworks
Senator Jacky Rosen and her Republican challenger, Sam Brown, met for their only debate, focusing on the cost of living, abortion and other issues.Top stories - The New York Times - October 18 -
Tropical Storm Oscar heads toward the Bahamas after dumping rains on eastern Cuba
Tropical Storm Oscar is heading toward the Bahamas after dumping heavy rain across eastern CubaWorld - ABC News - October 22 -
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Hurricane Oscar dumps heavy rain across Cuba amid power outageT
Deluge causes landslides and tears house roofs as engineers try to get country’s electricity grid up and running again. Hurricane Oscar has dumped heavy rain across the eastern end of Cuba , ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Building collapses during heavy rains in India, killing at least 5 workers
A seven-story building under construction has collapsed in southern India, killing at least five workers and trapping three others in the debrisWorld - ABC News - October 23 -
Some wildfire suppressants may be unleashing heavy metals into the environment: Study
The widespread use of certain chemical or synthetic fire suppressants may be leading to heavy metal contamination in wildfire-prone areas, a new study has found. Wildland firefighters often ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Sao Paulo GP qualifying moved to Sunday after heavy rain
Qualifying at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix is postponed until Sunday as a result of heavy rain.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
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Spain's flooding nightmare goes on as heavy rain hits Barcelona
The flash flood-inducing rains that killed more than 210 people in Spain's Valencia region have moved north, snarling air and rail traffic in Barcelona.Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Heavy rains in Barcelona disrupt rail service amid search for victims in Valencia
Continuing storms in eastern Spain that led to massive flooding last week and killed over 200 people, mostly near Valencia, are dumping rain on BarcelonaWorld - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Heavy Rains Hit Spain, Still Reeling From Deadly Flooding
Emergency workers continued the search for victims of last week’s flash floods, while a national debate raged over who was to blame for the catastrophe.Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Trump Media posts heavy losses in surprise election-night earnings report
Nasdaq halts trading of the company’s stock several times as its price rises and falls by huge percentages. Donald Trump’s tiny social media empire revealed another heavy loss and a fall in sales ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
‘A complete team’: Xabi Alonso heaps praise on Liverpool after heavy defeat
Leverkusen’s Alonso says Arne Slot ‘doing great work’ Liverpool manager delighted by ‘incredible evening’ Xabi Alonso described Liverpool as “a complete team” after he endured a painful return ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Trump victory deals latest heavy blow to a struggling Germany
Donald Trump's election as U.S. President could be yet another major blow for the struggling German economy.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Powell, Fed Chair, Will Likely Face Heavy Pressure From Trump
The chair of the Federal Reserve made clear he would not resign, even under pressure. But pressure from the White House is likely, market watchers say.Business - The New York Times - 4 hours ago -
SEC title contenders, tiebreaker scenarios: Texas a heavy favorite, but plenty of teams still in contention
Almost half of the conference still has a realistic path to AtlantaSports - CBS Sports - October 18 -
Mexican schools have 6 months to ban junk food sales or face heavy fines
Mexican officials say schools have six months to implement a government-sponsored ban on junk food or face heavy finesWorld - ABC News - October 21 -
Schools in Mexico have six months to ban junk food sales or face heavy fines
Rules targeting fruit drinks, chips and artificial pork rinds come as UN calls child obesity in country an emergency. Schools in Mexico have six months to implement a government-sponsored ban on ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Mexican schools have 6 months to ban junk food sales or face heavy fines
Mexican officials say schools have six months to implement a government-sponsored ban on junk food or face heavy finesHealth - ABC News - October 21 -
‘We look strong but inside I feel weak’: Ukraine rugby league’s heavy burden
Despite being bombed, the national players are a source of pride as they travel to France for World Cup qualifiers. By Gavin Willacy for No Helmets Required . A little over two weeks ago, Vitalii ...World - The Guardian - October 22
