“I will say this simply, we cannot ask our farmers in Europe … to change their practices, to not use certain products and develop quality farming and, at the same time, open our markets to massive imports,” he said. The French president is on a whirlwind tour of South America that takes him to Argentina, … Read more
The fighting is estimated to have killed tens of thousands of civilians. Nineteen months into the war in Sudan, the scale of the impact on civilians is becoming clearer. One recent study says at least 61,000 people have been killed in Khartoum State alone. And there could be tens of thousands more when Darfur and … Read more
At COP29, Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus addresses climate crisis and national healing after political upheaval. At the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, chief adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh, addresses national and global challenges. Following the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina amid mass protests, Yunus faces … Read more
Russia targets Ukraine energy sites in ‘massive’ missile and drone attack Financial Times Russia hits power grid with one of its largest-ever attacks on Ukraine, foreign minister says CNN Russia launches ‘massive’ attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure Al Jazeera English Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s forces launch ‘largest missile attack’ in months on vital energy supplies The Independent Russia targets … Read more
At least 10 newborns have died in a fire at a hospital in northern India after a blaze broke out in the neonatal ward. Chaos and panic ensued as the fire spread, relatives of the infants have told local media, with parents breaking windows to enter the ward, scrambling to reach their children. “The nurses … Read more
Suspect arrested after attack at the Wuxi Vocational Institute of Arts and Technology in Yixing county, police say. Eight people have been killed and 17 others wounded in a knife attack at a vocational school in Wuxi city, eastern China, police said. The suspect – a former student – has been arrested, police said on … Read more
The US president-elect nominates controversial figures for key posts. Donald Trump is set to begin his second term with daunting foreign policy challenges, including several wars overseas. He’s said he’ll end the fighting in Ukraine on his first day, but hasn’t explained how. His plans regarding Gaza and Lebanon are just as vague. And the … Read more
The Black Stars needed two wins in their last two qualifying games and are now left at bottom place in Group F. Ghana have failed to reach the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time since 2004 after drawing with Angola 1-1 in their qualifying match. The Black Stars needed a win in their … Read more
Floridians can relax. Tropical Storm Sara is unlikely to pose any threat to the Sunshine State or other parts of the U.S. coast, as forecasters said Friday that the storm will weaken quickly and then dissipate as it crosses Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula this weekend. Previous forecast tracks showed less interaction with land, allowing the storm … Read more
Financing is one of the main sticking points at the COP29 conference in Azerbaijan. Climate scientists meeting in Azerbaijan are setting new targets to cut emissions and work out a plan on how rich nations can help achieve the goals. China, India and Indonesia have shown some of the biggest increases in emissions, according to … Read more