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COP28
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Cop28
LIVECop28 President says 'momentous few days ahead'
Dr Sultan Al Jaber is hopeful of a major breakthrough on climate action
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All parties involved must ensure climate financing demand and supply is met, said Rania Al-Mashat, Egypt's Minister of International Co-operation. Photo: World Economic Forum
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Country platforms can push forward climate action, Egypt says
Campaigners at the Cop28 climate summit in Dubai call for major polluters to be taxed. AFPAirlines must pay for their pollution, activists say at Cop28
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Cobalt, a mineral in demand for the energy transition industry, is mostly found on culturally significant land for indigenous communities. AFPIndigenous leaders voice concern at Cop28 over green mining expansion
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Guohua Power Station, a coal-fired power plant, in Dingzhou, China. Carbon credits have been discussed at Cop28. APRegulators and industry bodies forge carbon trading framework at Cop28
Energy
The global cooling pledge was agreed on at Cop28. ReutersCop28 action plan could reduce global cooling emissions by 96%
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Dubai is the host of the Cop28 summit. The emirate is committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2050. Getty ImagesDubai sets out plans for 50 per cent emissions cut by 2030
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Israel-Gaza war
LIVEUN's ability to help in Gaza at 'breaking point', Guterres says
Antonio Guterres urges Security Council on Friday to spare no effort to push for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire
KHAN YUNIS, GAZA - DECEMBER 8: (EDITORS NOTE: Image depicts graphic content) Palestinians injured in an Israeli airstrike arrive at Nasser Medical Hospital on December 08, 2023 in Khan Yunis, Gaza. Israel has stepped up military operations in Gaza after a sustained truce with Hamas did not hold further than a week despite diplomatic talks and captives released. (Photo by Ahmad Hasaballah / Getty Images)
The Israeli army forced Palestinian men to strip and held them blindfolded in Gaza CityDozens of Gaza men stripped and paraded by Israeli military
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People in Yemen visit the Galaxy Leader cargo ship, seized by the Houthis in the Red Sea last month. EPASpecial envoy to Yemen visits Middle East as US cracks down on Houthis
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The US added 199,000 jobs in November. AFPUS jobs report shows hiring remains strong
Economy
Iraqi soldiers guard the Green Zone in 2022. Friday marked the first attack on the area since the outbreak of the Gaza war. AFPRockets fired towards Iraq's Green Zone
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Russian President Vladimir Putin greets Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi during their meeting at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow. Getty ImagesIran's President Raisi visits Putin in Moscow
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Meta's oversight board said it is reviewing two pieces of content related to the Israel-Gaza war. ReutersMeta oversight board to review violent Israel-Gaza war content
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Google said Gemini is the most capable and general AI model it has ever built. EPAHow Google's Gemini aims to disrupt the AI market
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Former US policeman jailed more than 11 years over January 6 riot
A retired US police chief was given one of the longest prison sentences over the insurrection at the US Capitol in 2021.
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Donald Trump returns to court for New York civil fraud trial
Former US president's defence expert says there is 'no evidence whatsoever of any accounting fraud', as testimony winds down in trial.
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Former congressman tapped as candidate to replace George Santos
Tom Suozzi will be the Democratic nominee in next year's special election to replace ousted congressman George Santos in New York.
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US imposes new sanctions on Mexican cartel in anti-fentanyl drive
Washington imposed sanctions against 15 more people and two Mexico-based companies as it seeks to deepen co-operation to curb flows of the opioid fentanyl to the US.
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From left, Senator Mitch McConnell, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer at Capitol Hill in Washington, in September. APZelenskyy address cancelled as White House pushes for Ukraine aid
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Biden pleads for break in impasse on US funding to Ukraine
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Ukraine funding will run out by end of year, White House warns
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Germany calls for 'protective winter shield' over Ukraine
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Russian drone attack targets Ukraine on Day of Remembrance
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The US added 199,000 jobs in November. AFPUS jobs report shows hiring remains strong
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Oil prices head for seventh weekly drop as supply glut hits market
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Adnoc and Masdar sign green hydrogen deals
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Saudi Arabia awards contracts worth $2.7bn for Qiddiya City mega project
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UK house price recovery stumbles in November
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Gazan cancer patients hail treatment received in Abu Dhabi
Medics in the UAE are providing care for dozens of Palestinians from the besieged enclave
Fatima Al Najjar, 63 and Abdullah Al Najjar, 65. 'God protect Gaza and the UAE,' Mr Al Najjar said. Victor Besa / The National
Andrea Gaudenzi was re-elected for a second term earlier this year that would see him continue to serve as ATP chairman through 2026.ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi: We're all on the same side – that's team tennis
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President Sheikh Mohamed, Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres at Cop28. Photo: Eissa Al Hammadi / Presidential CourtNato's Stoltenberg warns Cop28 is vital work to stop conflict
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Jamie Chadwick has been racing since she was 13 years old. Getty ImagesChadwick aims to be driving force for women who dream of F1 glory
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Plant diets failing pregnant women
Study finds 90% of expecting mothers lacking key vitamins essential for foetal development
Modern diets mean some pregnant women are missing key nutrients, a study has found. Photo: University of Southampton
Brand new Apple Watches are displayed during an Apple event on September 12, 2023 in Cupertino, California. Getty Images via AFPHow Apple technology is transforming the future of diabetes
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A fatty acid abundant in beef, lamb, and dairy, enhances the effectiveness of cancer-fighting T-cells. Photo: Voco Dubai The PalmFatty acid in lamb could help fight cancer
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Some mosquito species have become increasingly resistant to insecticides. APStudy offers soapy solution to tackling malaria
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Dynamic Planet CEO at Cop28
Business Extra: Climate Edition - Is finance the solution?
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Palestinians wait in front of a UNRWA distribution centre to get flour after humanitarian aid was delivered to the Gaza Strip during a temporary truce. EPA
Israeli behind attack on reporters, Gazans queue for flour – Trending
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Activists participate in a demonstration for loss and damage at Cop28 in Dubai. AP
The main climate action and pledges announced so far at Cop28
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The rubble of a building following an Israeli strike in Rafah in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday. Reuters
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