Nations pledge millions to new climate damage fund at COP28, US criticized for its small contribution

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COP28's first day hails the 'loss and damage' fund's implementation as an important step forward

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World Climate Conference in Dubai: A "glimmer of hope" for the poorest people: On the first day of the World Climate Change Conference in the United Arab ...

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COP28: Countries begin pledging to loss, damage fund: About $288 million has been pledged by five countries so far.

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Early pledges to ‘loss and damage’ fund build shaky trust at COP28: 'We cannot rest until this fund is adequately financed and starts to actually alleviate ...

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Business Standard

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Loss and damage fund approved on the first day of COP28 climate summit: The fund aims at supporting poor nations bearing the brunt of global warming through ...

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Loss and damage fund approved at COP28 summit: What is the fund, why is it required, and how will it operate?

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Address crisis of health impacts of climate change: Health impacts of climate change were largely missing from the inaugural African Climate Summit,

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UEFA's on the ball with EURO 2024 climate agenda strategy: UEFA and the German Football Association (DFB) hope to deliver an environmentally conscious EURO 2024 ...

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Apr 26

What’s Next For Spain After PM Pedro Sanchez Threatened to Quit?

Quick Glance: Spain's PM faces pressure over wife's corruption probe

A Madrid court confirmed an investigation against Begoña Gómez for alleged influence peddling and corruption.

Sánchez criticized the complaint as part of a harassment campaign against his wife.

The probe relates to Gómez's ties to companies that received government funding.

The opposition pushed for a statement from her regarding the investigation.

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2023 Oceanic Heat Wave Disrupts Food Chains: In 2023, the world's oceans experienced unprecedented record temperatures. This had fatal consequences for the basis ...

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Quick Glance: Oceanic Heatwave 2023 Disrupts Food Chains

In 2023, the world's oceans experienced unprecedented record temperatures, leading to a significant decline in algae growth.

Since March 2023, ocean temperatures have been on a record-breaking trend due to climate change and El Niño.

The decrease in phytoplankton in the oceans had serious implications for marine food chains.

The potential consequences of food scarcity for the entire oceanic ecosystem are concerning.

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Seth MacFarlane Foundation Teams With Martin Scorsese’s Film Foundation To Restore Its First-Ever Collection Of Animated Pics

Quick Glance: Seth MacFarlane & Martin Scorsese Restore Vintage Animated Shorts

Seth MacFarlane & Martin Scorsese join forces to restore vintage animated shorts, with some set to premiere at the TCM Classic Film Festival.

Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane and Goodfellas director Martin Scorsese have teamed up to fund the restoration of historically significant animated shorts from the 1920s to 1940s.

The restored animated shorts mainly come from Max and Dave Fleischer, best known for their work on Superman, Popeye the Sailor, Betty Boop, and Koko the Clown. Funded by the Seth MacFarlane Foundation, the restorations used unique original pre-print elements and/or print sources, mostly nitrate, held at UCLA Film & Television Archive.

Martin Scorsese is a strong advocate for restoring forgotten films and emphasizes the importance of preserving cinematic heritage. Some of these restored shorts will premiere at the 2024 TCM Classic Film Festival, with Seth MacFarlane providing a personal introduction.

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The Anglosphere has an advantage on immigration: English-speaking countries generally do better at both attracting and integrating talent

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Kenya helicopter crash kills country's military chief: A military helicopter carrying senior military officers crashed and caught fire, killing ten people.

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UK announces $620 million in new military aid for Ukraine and plan to up own defense spending

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Quick Glance: UK Boosts Defense Spending, Provides $620 Million Military Aid to Ukraine

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced an increase in defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the decade, along with a pledge to provide Ukraine with new military aid totaling $620 million, including weapons, armored vehicles, and ammunition.

Sunak described the heightened spending as the most significant strengthening of national defense in a generation, emphasizing the need to remain vigilant in the face of current geopolitical threats.

The UK commits to an additional £75 billion in defense spending over the next six years, aiming to raise defense expenditure to 2.5% of GDP, reaffirming a target set by Boris Johnson in 2022.

The announcement followed similar moves by the US, approving $61 billion in aid for Ukraine, signaling an escalated international response to Russia's aggression in Ukraine.

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West is best? How we stack up against Australia: Running a quick stock take on the NZ and Aussie economies, Australia comes out on top.

newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/23/west-is-best-how-we-stack-up-against-australia/

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Kenya ranked fourth wealthiest country in Africa: Kenya has been ranked among the big five wealthy markets in Africa having millionaires and billionaires

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Quick Glance: Kenya Among Top 5 Wealthiest Countries in Africa

Kenya is recognized as one of the prosperous markets in Africa with a significant number of millionaires and billionaires.

As per the 2024 Africa Wealth Report released by an international wealth advisory firm, Kenya holds the fourth position in terms of wealth ownership.

Following South Africa, Egypt, and Nigeria ranking at positions one to three, Kenya comes.

The data in the report indicates that Kenya has a substantial population of affluent individuals, totaling 7,200 millionaires.

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Apr 19

Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads from China store under pressure from Beijing: Internet regulator orders delisting of two Meta-owned apps over ‘national ...

Quick Glance: Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads in China

Apple removes Meta-owned apps under Chinese government pressure.

Apps delisted due to 'national security concerns'.

Chinese users now unable to download Western social media apps.

Apple faces declining iPhone sales in China despite branding efforts.

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Apr 22

UAE weather: Light to moderate rains expected from Monday to Friday: The National Centre of Meteorology said it's closely monitoring the weather situation

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Greece and Spain under pressure to provide Ukraine with air defence systems: Kyiv renews plea for Patriot and S-300 systems at meeting of foreign and defence ...

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Apr 15

Elon Musk is feuding with Brazil’s powerful Supreme Court: The court has become the de facto regulator of social media in the country

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Quick Glance: Elon Musk's Clash with Brazil's Supreme Court

Serial entrepreneur Elon Musk has been publicly criticizing Alexandre de Moraes, one of Brazil's Supreme Court judges, for the past week.

The dispute revolves around X, a social media company owned by Mr. Musk, which announced on April 6th that a Brazilian court had ordered it to block a set of 'popular' accounts or face hefty fines.

Mr. Moraes then initiated an inquiry against Mr. Musk for obstruction of justice, leading Mr. Musk to claim that censorship in Brazil is worse than in any other country where the platform operates.

The row highlights the power of Brazil's Supreme Court and the debate on regulating social media without harming freedom of speech, which is a crucial battleground in Brazil.

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All Powers Great and Small: Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better in Geopolitics: Why bigger isn’t always better in geopolitics.

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Esther Duflo: Rich world owes $500bn in ‘moral debt’ to poor countries: Nobel-winning economist speaks about her climate-focused tax proposal

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Lionfish spread across the Mediterranean: The poisonous animals reached the Mediterranean through the Suez Canal and are increasingly feeling at home here ...

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Deadly Dubai floods made worse by climate change: But it rains so rarely in the region that scientists do not have enough data to be fully sure.

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Africa Live: Muslim child allegedly lashed for attending church - BBC News: Seven members of a family in Uganda have been arrested for allegedly assaulting the ...

Quick Glance: Africa Live: Germany detains alleged Nigerian mafia members

German police have arrested 11 Nigerian men suspected of being part of a mafia group involved in large-scale dating scams orchestrated by the Black Axe gang.

Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has stated that his country should take full responsibility for colonial-era abuses and consider paying reparations in certain cases.

Authorities in Tanzania have shut down five hydroelectric stations to reduce excess electricity in the national grid, with the main plant generating enough power for major cities like Dar es Salaam.

Negotiations between the Kenyan government and striking doctors have collapsed, prolonging the suffering of those seeking healthcare in public hospitals, as doctors demand better pay and the hiring of trainee doctors.

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Europeans ‘less hard-working’ than Americans, says Norway oil fund boss: Tangen finds US investments more attractive due to weaker regulations and more ...

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Apr 23

China’s Alternative Order: And What America Should Learn From It: And what America should learn from it.

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Apr 22

Russia Is Working on a 128-Core Supercomputing Platform: Report: The country's notoriously ancient computer systems are due for an upgrade.

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UAE: Expect a clear day tomorrow, with not much rain, as per weather forecast: Chances of light rain in eastern areas later this week, with slight drop in ...

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Heavy rains in UAE: No cloud seeding done, confirms Met Office: NCM meteorologist urges people not to fall for articles, videos spreading misinformation

gulfnews.com/uae/weather/heavy-rains-in-uae-no-cloud-seeding-done-confirms-met-office-1.1713373843670

Quick Glance: Cause of Dubai Flooding: Cloud Seeding or Natural Phenomenon?

Dubai grapples with the aftermath of heavy rainfall. Speculations on the role of cloud seeding are being discussed.

Clouds consist of tiny water droplets that coalesce around particles to form rain. Cloud seeding manipulates this process.

The effectiveness of cloud seeding is scientifically debated, with limited evidence of its efficacy.

Experts refute the claim that cloud seeding was the primary cause of the flooding in Dubai.

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Winter is coming (back) — Finland braces for heavy snowfall: Temperatures are set to drop below zero across the country this weekend, with heavy snow showers ...

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Review: Tim McGraw was on all night like a porch light at Xcel Energy Center: His hit-filled show in St. Paul included unexpected dancing (well sort of) and an ...

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Apr 11

South Korea’s ‘Luke Skywalker’ strikes blow against President Yoon : Convicted former justice minister helps deliver resounding electoral victory for leftwing ...

ft.com/content/747fa044-81e5-4bbe-8c97-eb4145a9783c

Quick Glance: South Korea’s ‘Luke Skywalker’ Triumphs Against President Yoon

Former minister Cho Kuk aids in leftwing alliance's electoral victory

Former justice minister Cho Kuk, convicted on corruption charges, played a pivotal role in the defeat of conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol in parliamentary elections.

Cho calls for Yoon and PPP leader Han Dong-hoon, both former prosecutors, to be held accountable for abuse of power.

The leftwing alliance narrowly missed the 200-seat mark that would have allowed them to bypass a presidential veto. Yoon now faces over three years as a lame duck, while the country heads towards more than three years of stagnation.

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Zelenskyy announces bilateral security agreements with US and Nordic countries – video

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Mexico’s presidential frontrunner vows to prioritise US trade ties: Claudia Sheinbaum strikes a contrast to mentor López Obrador at bankers’ conference

ft.com/content/eb1fbdc8-8d1f-4b61-b41d-0bdc6cfc28ab

Quick Glance: Mexico’s Presidential Front-Runner Emphasizes Priority of US Trade Ties

Claudia Sheinbaum highlights US trade ties and aims to encourage companies to shift operations to Mexico to reduce ties with China.

She signals the importance of the US trade relationship and promises consensus-based policies in contrast to her combative mentor López Obrador.

Enthusiasm for Mexico's economic potential due to proximity to the US is evident, despite facing long-standing economic challenges.

Sheinbaum runs a disciplined campaign, emphasizing continuity while showing willingness for differences and addressing significant economic challenges ahead.

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Apr 17

Biden administration announces strategy to combat future pandemics with 50 country partnership

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Beyoncé is the first Black woman to hit No. 1 on Billboard country albums chart: Beyoncé has made history once again. Her latest album, the epic “Act ll: Cowboy ...

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Quick Glance: Has Beyoncé Already Created Her Rock Album?

Beyoncé blends R&B, country, and hard-hitting guitars on Cowboy Carter, hinting at a potential rock album, with some arguing that this album could already fit that genre.

Tracks like the Prince-meets-Sheryl Crow pop-rock gem 'Bodyguard' and the spectacular Tina Turner-style anthem 'Ya Ya' support the notion, along with the proggy elements in the Jon Batiste-assisted opening track 'American Requiem'.

However, with 27 often wildly disparate tracks, Cowboy Carter is challenging to categorize. In a new episode of Rolling Stone Music Now, many tracks are discussed, speculating that Beyoncé's next album, the third in the trilogy, might be an official rock album.

One of the album's guest stars, country singer Willie Jones, expresses excitement about collaborating with one of his biggest inspirations on the ballad 'Just for Fun' in the episode.

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UAE witnesses record-breaking rains, highest in 75 years - News | Khaleej Times: 'Khatm Al Shakla' in Al Ain witnessed 254.8mm of precipitation in less than 24 ...

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Quick Glance: Historic Rains Flood the UAE

On Tuesday, April 16, the UAE experienced an unprecedented amount of rainfall - the highest in 75 years.

As per the National Centre of Meteorology, the 'Khatm Al Shakla' area in Al Ain received 254.8mm of precipitation in less than a day.

A massive landslide disaster hit the region of Al Qua in Al Ain, leading to the collapse of a sandy road in a crater-like shape.

Unstable weather conditions were observed in the country from Monday due to an extension of a 'low surface pressure'. Two waves of unstable weather moved over the country on Tuesday.

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Australia set for a new normal with a mild winter, uncertain snowfall: The El Nino pattern has reverted to neutral while a La Nina could form after July ...

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"Moment of Decision": What the Earth's history reveals about climate change: A look at climate history can help us to take a sensible approach to climate ...

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Japan hotel prices near 30-year high as weak yen lures record tourists: The average daily room rate for March was about ¥20,986 ($136), the highest level since ...

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Courtney Love Says Taylor Swift Is 'Not Important' And Shades Beyoncé Too: The ex-Hole singer, who's the widow of Kurt Cobain, let her opinions fly in a British ...

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Quick Glance: Rock Icon Criticizes Taylor Swift: 'Not Important'

Outspoken rock legend Courtney Love criticized Lana Del Rey, Madonna, and Taylor Swift in a new interview, stating that the latter is 'not important.'

Love expressed negative views on Taylor Swift, calling her 'not important' and uninteresting as an artist, despite potentially being a safe space for girls.

She also mentioned her ongoing feud with Madonna, dating back to their awkward encounter on MTV in 1995.

Furthermore, Love harshly criticized Lana Del Rey, suggesting she delay the release of her upcoming album 'Lasso' until 2031 due to perceived overexposure.

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More rains in UAE from tomorrow: What you need to know - News | Khaleej Times: Expert reveals which areas will receive ‘light to moderate’ showers over the next ...

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Quick Glance: More Rains in UAE from Tomorrow: Key Details

Experts assure that the upcoming showers pose no concerns and are not comparable to last week's events.

The country is gearing up for additional rainy conditions from Monday following record-breaking rainfall last week.

The UAE, known for its arid climate, experienced an extraordinary event as heavy rain engulfed the nation, marking the most significant rainfall event in the past 75 years.

The weather situation is expected to improve by Wednesday with a temperature drop of five to seven degrees.

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Health-harming heat stress rising in Europe, scientists say: Europe is increasingly facing bouts of heat so intense that the human body cannot cope ...

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Quick Glance: Europe Leads in Climate Change, Urgent Need for Renewable Energy

Europe is the fastest-warming continent, with temperatures rising about twice as fast as the global average, according to a joint report by top climate monitoring organizations.

The continent generated 43% of its electricity from renewables last year, surpassing fossil fuels for the second consecutive year, highlighting the need for targeted strategies to transition to renewable resources.

Temperatures in Europe are now 2.3 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, nearing the goals of the Paris climate accord to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, impacting human health with increased deaths related to extreme climate events.

The report emphasizes the urgent need for action as heatwaves, wildfires, and other extreme weather events have led to significant economic losses and human casualties across the continent.

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2023 was record year for wind installations: Research: Last year saw record wind power installations worldwide, with a total of 117 gigawatts in new capacity ...

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Largest coral bleaching event ever observed is imminent: Warm water in all oceans makes the fourth global coral bleaching event the most severe yet ...

spektrum.de/news/groesste-jemals-beobachtete-korallenbleiche-steht-bevor/2214113

Quick Glance: Global Coral Bleaching Event After Extreme Heat

US climate agency NOAA declares a concerning global coral bleaching event for the fourth time in history after a year of extreme ocean heat.

Impacts of coral bleaching span oceans worldwide, with sea surface temperatures at record levels.

Corals under extreme heat stress can recover, but otherwise, the reef requires several years to regenerate.

Despite losses, some reefs show signs of color, offering hope for potential recovery, while scientists caution about the escalating impacts.

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UAE Witnesses Highest Rainfall in 75 Years: According to a statement released by the National Center of Meteorology, the United Arab Emirates experienced the ...

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Elon Musk Is Platforming Far-Right Activists in Brazil, Defying Court Order: Experts warn, “They are trying to use Brazil as a laboratory on how to interfere in ...

Quick Glance: Elon Musk and the Support of Far-Right in Brazil

A court in Brazil is planning an investigation against X owner Elon Musk for alleged obstruction of justice, following Musk's reactivation of accounts belonging to far-right individuals that were flagged by the Brazilian government for removal.

Under Musk's leadership, X has transformed into a sanctuary for the far right and dissemination of misinformation, resulting in an escalation of hate speech on the platform.

Experts caution that Musk is establishing a dangerous precedent by protecting and promoting the far right on his platform, regardless of local regulations or public opinion.

Despite Musk's claims of advocating for free speech, the implementation of these principles on the platform has been inconsistent under his direction, especially concerning government requests to deactivate accounts.

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Biden administration announces strategy to combat future pandemics with 50 country partnership

Quick Glance: Biden admin partners with 50 nations to prevent future pandemics

President Joe Biden's administration will assist 50 countries in identifying and responding to infectious diseases to prevent future pandemics like Covid-19.

The U.S. will collaborate with countries to enhance testing, surveillance, communication, and preparedness for outbreaks.

The announcement addresses the challenge of achieving a global agreement on responses to future pandemics.

The U.S. government will involve multiple agencies to aid countries in refining their infectious disease response.

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NASA chief asks nations to work together on climate change: NASA is hoping that nations will work together more closely in the future on topics such as climate ...

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The Iron Dome air defence system, Israel's crucial anti-missile shield

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Turkish intelligence has expanded its spy-imam program to gather intel abroad - Nordic Monitor

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Quick Glance: Turkish Intelligence Expands Spy-Imam Program Abroad

Turkish intelligence has intensified its recruitment of imams to gather information abroad.

Imams undergo training to collect intelligence without alerting host authorities.

The program is jointly coordinated by Turkey's main intelligence agency, the foreign ministry, and the religious affairs directorate.

Selected candidates are carefully vetted and operate in alignment with Turkey's national security interests.

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LIVE: Heavy rains, hail batter UAE; landslides cause two roads to collapse in northern emirates - News | Khaleej Times

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Ghana's vice-president, who is also the presidential candidate of the ruling party, has opposed LGBTQ+ practices, saying they go against his religious faith ... Show more

Africa Live: Bobrisky jailed for six months for spraying money - BBC News: The socialite is convicted of throwing naira banknotes in the air in celebration ...

Quick Glance: Africa: Arrests and Resignation Calls

Thirteen suspects have been arrested in Ethiopia in connection with the murder of prominent opposition politician Bate Urgessa. The US and UK call for an independent investigation.

South Africa's opposition uMkhonto we Sizwe party demands the immediate resignation of a senior official at the electoral commission due to alleged bias towards former President Jacob Zuma.

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge anticipates winning his third Olympic marathon gold medal in Paris this year.

Three individuals were killed in a shoot-out with the armed group Fano in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa. This marks the first violent incident related to the Fano rebellion in Addis Ababa.

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Biden administration finalizes new rules for power plants in one of its most significant climate actions to-date

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Quick Glance: New EPA Rules Target Emissions Reduction at Power Plants

The Biden administration aims to compel coal-fired power plants to capture smokestack emissions or close down.

The rules target limiting greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel power plants and reducing toxic pollutants from coal-fired plants.

The plan includes measures to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, toxic wastewater pollutants, and safely manage coal ash.

The actions are expected to face opposition from industry groups and Republican-leaning states, while environmental groups see it as a crucial step in combating climate change.

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European countries rebuff Kyiv’s calls for more air defences: Germany has sent two Patriot systems to Ukraine but is reluctant to give more

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Quick Glance: Germany Delivers Additional Patriot System to Ukraine

The German government is delivering another Patriot air defense system to Ukraine to strengthen its defense against Russia.

Defense Minister Pistorius emphasizes the importance of support given the Russian aggression and destruction in Ukraine.

Foreign Minister Baerbock highlights the role of the Patriot system in enhancing the protection of the Ukrainian population.

Ukrainian President Selenskyj has repeatedly called for more Patriot systems to defend against missile and drone attacks on his country.

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Russian troops arrive in Niger as military agreement begins: The West African country is increasingly turning to Moscow for support after breaking ties with the ...

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Nigeria's junior footballers denied visas to play in Spain, says NFF: The Future Eagles were set to fly to Spain on Tuesday, ahead of their first match on Friday ...

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Balance for 2023: A year of climate contrasts in Europe: 2023 was a year of extremes: heat, fires, high water levels. Climate change has brought new weather ...

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Olive oil is getting harder to find and costing as much as 70 per cent more. Here’s why

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Plastics industry heats world 4 times as much as air travel, report finds: Pollution from the plastics industry is a major force behind the heating of the planet ...

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US vows ‘ironclad’ defence of Philippines military in South China Sea: Support from Washington reflects mounting alarm at Beijing’s assertiveness in Indo-Pacific

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Apr 12

Robert MacNeil, co-founder of NewsHour, dies at 93: MacNeil, a pioneer of public media journalism and a driving force behind the show that would become the PBS ...

Quick Glance: Robert MacNeil, Co-Founder of 'PBS NewsHour,' Passes Away at 93

Robert MacNeil, a Canadian broadcast journalist who established what is now 'PBS NewsHour' and served as its urbane, impartial co-anchor for two decades, died at the age of 93.

Teaming up with Jim Lehrer in 1975, they formed one of television journalism's most successful and enduring partnerships, launching what later became 'PBS NewsHour.'

They opted to provide a sophisticated supplement to network nightly news, focusing on a single issue each night with interviews from experts.

Despite facing criticism for being dull and elitist, the program garnered a loyal audience and expanded to become the country's first national, hour-long nightly news broadcast in 1983.

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Apr 13

At last, good news about stray dogs: A letter from TEE SIEW LAI, Kuala Lumpur.

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Apr 22

Black swan hedge fund says Fed rate cuts will signal market crash: While U.S. financial markets debate the timing of interest rate cuts, one tail-risk hedge fund ...

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Apr 20

The World Is Still on Fire | by Lawrence H. Summers & N.K. Singh - Project Syndicate

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Apr 09

Climate verdict: European Court of Human Rights finds Switzerland guilty. Climate seniors had complained that the authorities were not doing enough to combat ...

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Quick Glance: Landmark Ruling: Switzerland Convicted for Inadequate Climate Protection

The European Court of Human Rights convicted Switzerland for inadequate climate protection, considering it a violation of human rights.

The ruling pertains to a group of senior women in Switzerland whose human rights were infringed due to insufficient climate protection.

This groundbreaking verdict could set precedents for further climate-related lawsuits, both internationally and domestically.

Additional climate lawsuits from Portugal and France were dismissed by the court, while the ruling in Switzerland carries significant implications.

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Apr 16

New wind installations hit a record last year, report says: The global wind industry installed a record 117 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity last year but needs to ...

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Apr 13

Ukraine army chief says Russia making significant 'gains' in east of country: Gen Oleksandr Syrskyi said Russia is making tactical gains and benefitting from ...

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Apr 11

The next housing disaster: Global warming is coming for your home. Who will pay for the damage?

economist.com/leaders/2024/04/11/the-next-housing-disaster

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Apr 11

Vietnam sentences real estate tycoon Truong My Lan to death in its largest ever fraud case

apnews.com/article/vietnam-truong-my-lan-sentence-fraud-trial-f0b97cf206f5656e09eb9c410861a153

Quick Glance: Death Sentence for Real Estate Tycoon in Vietnam's Largest Fraud Case

Truong My Lan, a prominent businesswoman and real estate tycoon, was sentenced to death in Vietnam's largest financial fraud case, marking a shocking development in the country's escalating anti-corruption campaign.

Born in 1956, Lan founded the Van Thinh Phat company with her family in 1992, which grew to become one of Vietnam's richest real estate firms linked to some of Ho Chi Minh's most valuable properties.

She was accused of using the bank as her cash cow, illegally controlling it between 2012 and 2022, and using thousands of 'ghost companies' in Vietnam and abroad to give loans to herself and her allies.

Her arrest in October 2022 falls within a period of increased anti-corruption efforts in Vietnam ramping up since 2022, impacting the country's economic outlook and unsettling foreign investors.

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Apr 10

EU approves major overhaul of migration rules: The new rules are designed to make EU states share responsibility for hosting asylum seekers.

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Quick Glance: EU Parliament Approves Comprehensive Reforms to Migration Policy

The EU Parliament has approved significant measures to reform migration policy, aiming to enhance handling irregular migration.

The reforms aim to distribute the burden on countries that historically hosted the most asylum seekers, particularly in southern EU nations.

Despite the limited scope of some reforms, the solidarity mechanism is expected to build trust between member states and create some harmony.

Implementation of the reforms will take time and ultimately depend on member states, potentially leading to political tensions.

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Apr 13

Iran launches dozens of drones at Israel, PM Netanyahu says country 'prepared for every scenario'

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Apr 25

Petersberg Climate Dialogue: Who finances climate protection?: The Azerbaijani President travels to Berlin - it's about the climate. Why a small event with many ...

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Pakistan: At least 14 killed by lightning in two major provinces - News | Khaleej Times

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Apr 11

Biden administration puts $830M to helping protect infrastructure from climate-fueled extreme weather

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India to post a defence attaché in Armenia - India Today: YEREVAN, APRIL 11, ARMENPRESS. India will send defence attachés to 10 countries ...

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Apr 22

AI Holds the Key to Resilient Cities | by Justina Nixon-Saintil - Project Syndicate

project-syndicate.org/commentary/ai-key-to-resilient-cities-adapted-for-climate-change-and-sustainability-by-justina-nixon-saintil-2024-04