BBCWhile Nicolás Maduro’s government lives on edge under a military threat from US President Donald Trump, ordinary…
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‘We worry more about food’ say Venezuelans living under threat of US military action
BBCLike Alejandro Orellano, many Venezuelans say they are more worried about their personal finances than about a US invasion -
Compromises, voluntary measures and no mention of fossil fuels: key points from Cop30 deal | Cop30
1. Multilateralism survived … just
The negotiations between more than 190 countries came close to collapse, as ambitious countries and petrostates threatened to block any deal or walk out. But global heating requires a global response and in…
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New Yorkers react to Zohran Mamdani’s charm offensive on Trump, saying they remain cautiously optimistic
New Yorkers know better than to be overly positive.
A day after Zohran Mamdani got a surprisingly warm reception at the White House from President Donald Trump, who has spent the last few…
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Starmer says Andrew should give evidence in US investigation into Jeffrey Epstein | Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Keir Starmer has increased the pressure on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to cooperate with a congressional investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, saying those who are caught up in child sexual offence cases should disclose any information they have.
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UN climate talks fail to secure new fossil fuel promises
Georgina RannardClimate and science correspondent, Belém, Brazil
EPAFollowing bitter rows, the UN climate summit COP30 in Belém, Brazil has ended with a deal that contains no direct reference to the fossil fuels that are heating up the planet.
It…
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Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 22 Palestinians, Hamas-run health ministry and civil defence say
At least 22 Palestinians have been killed in a series of Israeli air strikes across northern and central Gaza, Hamas medical and civil defence officials have said.
They said five sites had been hit, including residential homes. A senior Hamas…
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COP30 seals uneasy climate deal that sidesteps fossil fuels – Reuters
- COP30 seals uneasy climate deal that sidesteps fossil fuels Reuters
- COP30 in Brazil fails to secure new pledges to cut fossil fuels BBC
- World secures compromise deal at COP30 that sidesteps fossil fuels Dawn
- COP30 climate summit deadlocked as EU…
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Bangladesh hit by four quakes in 32 hours; experts warn of major risk
Three subsequent jolts after a relatively major earthquake claimed at least 10 lives within a span of 32 hours panicked Bangladesh amid experts warning of a major earthquake, calling the four ones as foreshocks.
A general aerial view of… Continue Reading
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COP30 in Brazil fails to secure new pledges to cut fossil fuels – follow live
What exactly does this ‘deal’ mean?published at 17:53 GMT
Matt McGrath
Environment correspondent in BelémSo what has actually happened here in Belém?
After two weeks of tough talking, negotiators have approved a key agreement by…
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Israeli airstrikes on Gaza kill at least 24 in latest test of truce – POLITICO
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on Saturday killed at least 24 people and wounded another 54, including children, the Associated Press reported, citing health officials.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it launched attacks…
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