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'It's Finished!': IEA Boss Says COP28 Bid Farewell To Fossil Fuels

While the UN's COP28 climate summit marked a pivot moment, when the world pledged to say "goodbye" to fossil fuels, International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol told AFP on Friday, it needs to now urgently boost finance for the energy transition in developing countries.

International Business Times

The $10 billion charity no one has heard of

A donor-advised fund devoted to supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals has leapt from being a relatively minor charity to one with an asset size comparable to behemoths like the Andrew W

The Independent UK

How COP28 failed the world's small islands

As the gavel came down on the latest round of climate talks in Dubai, there were declarations of “we united, we acted, we delivered” from the COP28 presidency. This was met by a sense of déjà vu among delegates of the Alliance of Small Island States (Aosis), an intergovernmental organisation…

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Al Jazeera journalist Samer Abudaqa killed in Israeli attack in Gaza

Al Jazeera Arabic cameraman killed and colleague wounded in an Israeli attack in Khan Younis.

Al Jazeera

Climate summits are too big and key voices are being crowded out – here's a better solution

Every year, the official UN climate summits are getting bigger. In 2021 at COP26 in Glasgow there were around 40,000 participants, COP27 in 2022 in Sharm el-Sheikh had 50,000.

The Conversation

Labor’s ‘policy shift’ on Gaza may have been inelegant, frayed and contested, but was in no way incoherent

As adversity increases and polarisation reasserts itself as the national default, everything gets harder for the incumbents

The Guardian - AU

The EU struggles to unify around a Gaza cease-fire call but work on peace moves continues

A number of European Union leaders are trying to use mounting concern about civilian deaths in Israel’s military offensive against Hamas to rally their partners around a united call for a ceasefire in Gaza

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From Gaza to Kashmir: Why is Indian media suffering from selective coverage syndrome?

For more than two months, the world has watched the virtual obliteration of occupied Gaza and its residents by Israel. The visuals, the videos, and the testimonies of residents, doctors, UN officials, and journalists are flooding social media portals. Those who want to know what is happening on the ground…

Newslaundry

5 things to know about US aid to Ukraine

From the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, the U.S. government has been a staunch supporter of Ukraine’s war effort. The Biden administration has repeatedly produced emergency spending packages to support the Ukrainian government and military. That funding has so far amounted to US$113 billion.

The Conversation

Mexico’s Maya Train pulls in ahead of schedule but with a host of questions

The flagship rail project to revitalise south-east is opening years early – but concerns about the environment, militarisation and lack of consultation persist

The Guardian - US

Countries Risk 'Paying Polluters' Billions To Regulate For Climate: UN Expert

An "explosion" of multibillion-dollar claims by fossil fuel and extractive firms through shadowy investment tribunals is blocking action on climate and nature, the UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights and Environment has warned, with developing nations increasingly targeted.

International Business Times

Australia denounces Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians in occupied West Bank

Government joins more than a dozen countries to say settlers are ‘terrorising’ Palestinians in ‘unacceptable’ violence

The Guardian - AU

2023 proved climate change is here

This sizzling year shattered records related to heat, sea ice and more. And the future could get even hotter

Salon

Leaks Show McKinsey Pushed Fossil Fuel Agenda At Africa Climate Summit

Consulting giant McKinsey & Company sought to place controversial carbon market schemes favoured by its fossil fuel clients at the heart of the Africa Climate Summit, according to internal documents and sources who talked to AFP. The documents reveal that the firm worked behind the scenes to shape the agenda…

International Business Times

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COP28 agreement on fossil fuels explaine

After weeks of debate at COP28 countries decide to “transition away” from oil and gas. Does this effort fall short?

The Guardian - UK

How Gaza City’s high street became a landscape of debris

Buildings along Omar al-Mukhtar Road, the main artery through Zeitoun district, have collapsed under bombardment

The Hindu

Extrajudicial killing of four indigenous leaders | Chakma community appeals to United Nations, U.S. to impose sanctions against four Bangladesh Army officers

Chakma Development Foundation of India appeals to UN & US to impose sanctions on Bangladesh Army officers for extrajudicial killing of 4 indigenous leaders.

International Business Times

'Foreigner' Claims Dog DR Congo Presidential Candidates

"Fake Congolese" or "candidate of the aggressor country" -- some of the accusations being bandied around on social media in a bid to ruin reputations in the run-up to DR Congo's presidential vote.

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The Guardian - US

How American citizens are leading rise of ‘settler violence’ on Palestinian lands

The Biden administration instituted a travel ban on extremist Jewish settlers who attack Palestinians but there is a glaring loophole for US citizens

The Guardian - UK

Rape, murder, looting: massacre in Ardamata is the latest chapter in Darfur’s horror story

Witnesses recall November’s atrocity as the long-running ethnic conflict in Sudan claims more victims

International Business Times

France Steps Up Mideast Effort With FM's Lebanon Trip

France's foreign minister travels to Lebanon on Saturday as part of diplomatic efforts by President Emmanuel Macron's government to help contain the Middle East conflict.

Latin Times

Israel Presses Gaza Offensive In War It Says Will Last 'Months'

According to the Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza, the war has killed more than 18,700 people, mostly women and children.

Marie Claire

Ellie Goulding: "I was at COP28 - and despite the criticism, a lot happened that should be acknowledged."

As the twenty-eighth iteration of the climate conference draws to a close, the singer, WWF ambassador and activist reflects on her key takeaways.

The Guardian - UK

‘The future is renewable’: How a huge gamble sealed Cop28 deal

The signs were pointing to a lukewarm Cop. Instead it turned out to be full of surprises – but is the final deal on fossil fuels just a ruse?

The Guardian - UK

Conservation groups hail Cop28 plans to protect nature

The summit’s moves to intermesh nature and climate goals are welcomed by campaigners, but concerns remain

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