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“Ukraine gains direct access to diversified and reliable energy sources, while Greece becomes a hub for supplying Central and Eastern Europe with American liquefied natural gas,” Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said. Nov 16 3 mins read
The UN climate summit COP30 in Brazil’s Belem concluded with a final text that avoided any roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels, drawing criticism that described the outcome as an “empty deal” and a “moral failure”. The United States’ withdrawal from international climate talks has created a political and financial vacuum, with US President Donald Trump describing climate change as a “con job”. Countries that attended the UN’s flagship climate change conference whose economies rely heavily on fossil fuel production, like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, were openly opposed to any target or roadmap to phase out fossil…
All eyes turned to Belém this weekend as divided nations scrambled to deliver a final deal at a UN climate conference battered by “roaring political headwinds”. COP30 kicked off with high hopes for a historic outcome, if not solely due to its poignant proximity to the Amazon rainforest, a crucial regulator of the climate. It was also the first UN climate talk where a US delegate was completely absent, following Donald Trump’s controversial decision to abandon the Paris Agreement. The charismatic heft of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva fuelled the push for an ambitious final deal. But, did…
Published on 24/11/2025 – 13:30 GMT+1 Jamaican music icon Jimmy Cliff has died “due to a seizure followed by pneumonia” at the age of 81. The news was shared earlier today in a post on his official Facebook page. Cliff’s wife Latifa Chambers wrote: “I am thankful for his family, friends, fellow artists and coworkers who have shared his journey with him.” “To all his fans around the world, please know that your support was his strength throughout his whole career. He really appreciated each and every fan for their love.” Her message was also signed by their children, Lilty…
In a resignation letter addressed to Justice Minister Félix Bolaños, García Ortiz said that his “deep respect” for judicial decisions and “desire to protect the Spanish Public Prosecutor’s Office” obliged him to step down immediately. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Sunday said he “regretted” the conviction and affirmed his belief in the outgoing attorney general’s innocence. But he also underscored the sanctity of the rule of law in Spain, insisting the government “respects rulings and abides by them.” Sánchez added that there were legal channels by which García Ortiz can “address any controversial aspects of this ruling.” The outgoing…
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Published on 24/11/2025 – 13:02 GMT+1 One of the world’s largest mining companies, Australia’s BHP, has formally withdrawn its interest in a takeover of Anglo American, a British multinational, bringing an abrupt end to what would have been one of the most consequential mining mergers of the decade. The decision arrives just weeks after BHP’s latest pitch for Anglo — its second in a year and a half — was swiftly rejected by Anglo American’s board. Previous rejections, including one in spring last year, were based on claims that BHP’s offer undervalued Anglo American and its future prospects. BHP issued…
Published on 24/11/2025 – 12:26 GMT+1 Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy will publish a book about his three weeks behind bars, titled “A Prisoner’s Diary” (“Le journal d’un prisonnier” in French). His publisher Fayard, part of the media group controlled by right-wing billionaire Vincent Bolloré, announced that the prison memoir is 216 pages long and will hit shelves on 10 December. By our count, that’s just under 11 pages per day in the slammer. Which, considering the 20 days he spent inside, could seem like overkill. Sarkozy, who was separated from the general prison population, trailed the release in a…
Though a full government shutdown is unlikely — the French government can fall back on a stopgap mechanism that temporarily rolls over the current year’s budget until a new one is adopted — the discord is concerning given Lecornu’s promise to allow lawmakers to debate, amend and vote on a budget as they see fit. In the wake of the Friday vote, Lecornu said he will host party leaders and representatives of labor and trade organizations for talks on key national priorities, among them agriculture, energy, defense spending and deficit reduction. He also restated next year’s final budget with a…
Lisbon welcomed the start of the festive season with a ceremony lighting up the city’s Christmas tree and decorations displayed across downtown on Saturday night. This year Portugal’s capital will showcase a total of 1,050 lights with over 5,000 decorations, according to city authorities. The ceremony at Praça do Comércio saw the crowd count down to the illumination of the 30-meter-tall tree, complete with fireworks, marking the official launch of the city’s holiday celebrations.