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Protests persist as Iran holds first court sessions for ‘rioters’

Iranian officials criticise UN rapporteur while large number of journalists calls for freeing of arrested colleagues.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine ships out record tonnage of grain despite Russia spurning scheme

Large convoy of vessels sets sail from Odesa as Moscow warns doing so without its approval is ‘risky’

The Guardian - UK

The Standard View: Rishi Sunak must put climate at the core of his economic plan

Climate change is the single greatest threat humanity faces. From rising sea levels to forest fires, heatwaves to flooding, its impact will be the defining feature of the 21st century — and beyond. Therefore, our efforts today and in the next few years to cut emissions are critical.

Evening Standard

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How debt-for-climate swaps can help solve low-income countries' fiscal and environmental challenges at the same time

Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley spoke passionately to the United Nations General Assembly in September about the mounting debt many developing countries are shouldering and its increasing impact on their ability to thrive.

The Conversation

U.N. Black Sea grain pact under threat as Russia quits

Grain was flowing out of Ukraine at a record pace on Monday under an initiative led by the United Nations aimed at easing global food shortages despite Russia warning it was risky to continue after it pulled out of the pact.

Reuters

Climate Questions: What are the solutions to climate change?

As the world warms and extreme weather events mount, governments and corporations have been called on to address climate change by top officials, climate scientists and activists and to curb levels of heating

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak may yet attend Cop27 climate summit, says No 10

Situation ‘under review’ after days of criticism and revelation Boris Johnson is seeking to attend

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Erdogan says Turkey to continue grain deal efforts after Russia hesitates

Turkey will continue its efforts for the Black Sea grain export deal despite Russian hesitancy, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday after Moscow suspended its participation in the initiative at the weekend.

Reuters

Rishi Sunak could attend COP27 climate summit in major U-turn after Tory backlash

After Tory anger and suggestions his rival Boris Johnson could go, sources and a minister now say Rishi Sunak could attend COP27 in Egypt - if he gets enough work done

Daily Mirror

Erdogan Says Türkiye to Continue Grain Deal Efforts After Russia Hesitates

Türkiye will continue its efforts for the Black Sea grain export deal despite Russian hesitancy, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday after Moscow suspended its participation in the initiative at the weekend. "Even if Russia behaves hesitantly because it didn't receive the same benefits, we will continue decisively our efforts…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russian Strikes Hit Ukraine, Most of Kyiv Without Water

A massive barrage of Russian strikes on Monday morning hit critical infrastructure in Kyiv, Kharkiv and other cities, knocking out water and power supplies in apparent retaliation for what Moscow alleged was a Ukrainian attack on its Black Sea Fleet over the weekend. Russia’s Defense Ministry said its forces carried…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi, UAE back OPEC cuts as US envoy warns of 'uncertainty'

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are defending a decision by OPEC and its allies to cut oil production

The Independent UK

Editorial: President Biden is using Title 42 against Venezuelans. That’s cowardly policymaking

More than 25% of Venezuela’s population has fled the country since the authoritarian policies of Nicolás Maduro plunged the South American country into economic free fall and social unrest. The humanitarian emergency is believed to be the largest mass displacement of people in recent Latin American history, with most of…

Los Angeles Times

Rishi Sunak could go to Cop27 climate summit in major U-turn, minister says

Prime minister will go to Egypt “if he has the time”’, Mark Spencer says – after worldwide backlash against No 10’s snub

The Independent UK

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Monday briefing: What does Lula’s victory mean for the future of Brazil?

In today’s newsletter: Celebrations erupted in Brazil last night after Lula’s triumph over far-right incumbent Bolsonaro. What could the next four years look like – and will Bolsonaro concede defeat peacefully?

The Independent UK

Who are Rishi Sunak’s in-laws? The Indian entrepreneurs wealthier than King Charles

The personal story of Narayana Murthy, ‘the Steve Jobs of India’ and father-in-law to UK’s PM, mirrors his country’s own path to becoming a successful global IT hub

The Guardian - AU

Putin ‘exacting vengeance’ for his military failures with latest strikes, says UK foreign secretary – as it happened

UK’s James Cleverly says Russian president taking things out ‘on the poorest people in the world by threatening their food supplies’

The Independent UK

Ukraine news - live: Blackouts in Kyiv as Russian missiles ‘hit critical infrastructure’

Power outages also reported in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia

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Greta Thunberg to skip ‘greenwashing’ Cop27 climate summit in Egypt

Swedish climate activist says the UN’s climate conference will be ‘used as an opportunity for leaders and people in power to get attention’

The Independent UK

UN chief attempts to rescue grain deal amid global concern over Russia ‘hunger games’

Zelensky warns suspension of grain corridor will drive large-scale famine in Africa and Asia

Reuters

Grain ships sail from Ukraine ports as Russian missiles knock out power across country

Ships carrying grain sailed from Ukrainian ports on Monday despite Moscow's suspension of its participation in a U.N. programme to ensure the safety of such cargoes amid an unrelenting war.

360info

Crisis weighs heavy on COP27 but climate opportunity awaits

The world is much less stable than it was 12 months ago at COP26, but the adversities are unlikely to derail climate change action longer term.

360info

Australia hopes to change climate reputation at COP27

A new government hopes to transform Australia’s reputation into a climate leader at COP27. But there’s a lot of damage to unpick.

360info

How do we pay for climate change adaptation?

Calls to adapt to climate change are meaningless unless funding is attached.

Reuters

Greta Thunberg: COP27 an opportunity for "greenwashing, lying and cheating"

Climate activist Greta Thunberg on Sunday called out next month's United Nations climate summit in Egypt for being "held in a tourist paradise in a country that violates many basic human rights."

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