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End of fossil fuel era inches closer as Cop30 deal agreed after bitter standoff
The world edged a small step closer to the end of the fossil fuel era on Saturday, but not by nearly enough to...
Control of HIV, TB and malaria at risk after global health fund donations fall
Control of the deadly infectious diseases HIV, tuberculosis and malaria “hangs in the balance” after a shortfall in donations to a leading global...
Cop30: dozens of countries threaten to block resolution unless it contains roadmap to fossil fuel phase-out
Countries supporting a phase-out of fossil fuels at the Cop30 climate summit in Brazil have threatened to block any agreement that does not...
Trump signs bill approving Epstein files release after fighting it for months
US President Donald Trump signed legislation Wednesday that compels his administration to release files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, bowing to political...
Thailand’s Supreme Court orders ex-PM Thaksin to pay $542m in taxes
Thailand’s Supreme Court ordered former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to pay 17.6 billion baht ($542.37 million) in taxes from a 2006 share sale,...
UN Security Council approves US plan for Gaza, Hamas rejects UNSC resolution
The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution drafted by the United States to establish an International Stabilization Force (ISF) in the...
Bangladesh’s ousted leader Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death for crimes against humanity
A Bangladesh court convicted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina of crimes against humanity on Monday, sentencing the deposed leader to death for ordering...
China issues travel warning for Japan over threats to intervene in Taiwan
China has urged its citizens to avoid travelling to Japan, a popular destination for Chinese tourists, as a diplomatic row festers over threats...
