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'It's personal': Fiji minister pushes better climate finance at pre-COP

Mertens beats Gauff to set up Swiatek clash at China Open

Russia glosses over dark Soviet past in reinvented museum

Benin full of pride at role in Messi's last dance

Indonesian court hears 'negligence' complaint against state over fires, haze

Germany factory production at highest level for 18 months

Rubio in Greece to urge against Western civilisation 'decline'

Thailand floods death toll rises to 60 since mid-September

Micron workers at Taiwan plant vote in favour of strike

In 'The Social Reckoning,' Jeremy Allen White takes on Facebook's 'frightening' ambition

Chip industry activists call for South Korea to recognise cancer cases

Indian central bank hikes rates for first time since 2023

Famine-scarred southern Madagascar braces for El Nino

US military on Okinawa face curfew, alcohol ban after murder case

Fierce lobbying in EU over 'forever chemicals'

The European Union is under pressure to ban "forever chemicals" but a battle is heating up over the toxic substances known as PFAS in Brussels, where industry groups are seeking as many exemptions as possible.

Dodgers beat Braves and Padres avoid sweep in MLB playoffs

Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched seven superb innings Tuesday to lift the Los Angeles Dodgers within one victory of advancing in the Major League Baseball playoffs, while San Diego avoided being swept by Milwaukee.

Hotel Blacklist Launches New Accommodation Industry Risk Assessment Tool

Hotel Blacklist has launched a new free online resource designed to help hotels and accommodation providers identify high-risk guests and prevent potential financial losses, property damage, fraud, and disruptive behaviour. The service, available at hotelblacklist.org, provides a shared guest-risk database that supports the hospitality industry’s existing “Do Not Rent” (DNR) practices.

Messi says Argentina retirement is 'saddest day of my career'

Lionel Messi described his retirement from international football as the "saddest day of my career" on Tuesday after playing his final game for Argentina in a 3-0 defeat of Benin.

Bangladesh nuclear plant draws hope -- and worry

Bangladesh is preparing to switch on its first nuclear power plant, a long-delayed project promising relief from chronic electricity shortages -- even as some fear living beside it.

Oil rises and stocks fall as Hormuz worries flare

Oil prices rose Wednesday and stocks fell amid fresh concerns about Middle East supplies following a warning that Iran appeared to be stepping up attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.

US beat Canada 1-0 to wrap up four-win international break

US teen Justin Ellis scored the only goal as Mauricio Pochettino's young team ground out victory against Canada to cap a flawless international window with four wins from four friendlies.

Pacific presses world for help 'surviving' climate change at pre-COP summit

Pacific leaders pressed wealthy nations for more funds to help them "survive" climate change Wednesday at a gathering aimed at drawing the world's attention to life on the frontline of global warming.

Verstappen revival to be put to the test in steamy Singapore

Max Verstappen's resurgence in Malaysia will be put to the test just 300 kilometres south at the Singapore Grand Prix this weekend, where the Red Bull driver may need to overcome the elements and his own poor record at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.

For Turkish NGOs, COP31 offers rare space for action

Ahead of COP31 next month, Turkish NGOs hope the UN climate summit will offer a rare opportunity to be heard in a country where space for public protest has steadily narrowed and arrests can happen "any time".

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