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07:50
COP29: UK's Starmer sets out new 2035 climate goal
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledges to cut emissions by 81% by 2035, committing to an ambitious climate goal at COP29 in Baku, aiming to strengthen Britain’s climate leadership.
07:41
New Jersey Wildfire Continues Despite Overnight Rainfall
A deadly wildfire along the New York-New Jersey border has killed one person and scorched 5,000 acres. Despite overnight rain, strong winds continue to fuel the blaze, which remains only 20% contained.
15:03
New UN report reveals record rise in CO2 emissions
The start of COP29 in Baku coincided with the release of new United Nations data that shows a record 11% increase in global CO2 emissions over the past 20 years. This highlights the critical need for urgent international action to tackle climate change.
13:04
UN's COP29 Begins in Azerbaijan
The COP29 climate summit has begun in Baku, Azerbaijan, uniting global leaders to accelerate climate action, reduce emissions, and push toward the Paris Agreement goals.
12:52
Pope Francis calls for effective action at COP29 to protect the environment
In order to protect the earth for future generations, Pope Francis has urged world leaders to take significant action at COP29 and emphasize the need of international cooperation.
09:55
Indonesia volcano: residents reluctant to leave villages
As thousands flee, there are many people who are reluctant to leave affected villages as the volcano continues to spew material.
08:45
Moscow hit with biggest drone strike its seen since the start of the war
At least 34 drones from Ukraine hit Moscow on Sunday. Russian air defences say it destroyed another 50 drones in other parts of the country. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian port city of Odesa was hit by drones from Russia, killing at least three people.
08:26
At least 23 people killed in Lebanon after Israeli strikes
Authorities say the death toll is likely to climb after Israeli strikes on Almat over the weekend.
14:18
Dozens killed as an Israeli strike hits a house in northern Gaza
Displaced people, including children, were sheltering in the family home in Jabalia when it was hit on Sunday.
13:45
Afghan Taliban officials will attend COP29 in Baku
Azerbaijan has invited officials from the National Environmental Protection Agency to the United Nations climate change summit starting 11 November. This is the first time the former insurgents have attended the event, since they took power August in 2021.
11:15
Qatar Suspends Mediation Efforts in Gaza until both sides show a willingness to end the war
Qatar's foreign ministry made the announcement on social media. The on-going war has now claimed the lives of more than 45,000 Palestinians.
10:18
Russia to send 80,000 tonnes of diesel fuel to Cuba after Hurricane Rafel damaged island
Russia says it will provide Cuba with around 80,000 tonnes of diesel fuel after the island's electric grid collapsed when Hurricane Rafel damaged homes.
09:54
Thousands in New York protest against Donald Trump's plans for deportation and threats to reproductive rights
Thousands of people, concerned that the election of Donald Trump to the US presidency could mean a loss of rights for immigrants, marched in New York on Saturday. The President-elect has said he plans to deport immigrants en masse when he takes office in January.
09:42
More than 2 tonnes of drugs seized in Dominican Republic en route to Antwerp
More than 2 tonnes of a substance resembling cocaine was seized in the Dominican Republic at the weekend, on its way to Antwerp, Belgium. It's the second largest alleged drug seizure in the country.
08:42
Thousands protest in Valencia over the handling of the Spanish flood disaster
Thousands gathered in Valencia on Saturday in a protest against the government's reaction to the deadly floods that killed more than 220 people. Around 80 people are still missing after heavy rainfall burst the banks of rivers, devastating the Valencia province on 29 October.
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