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Super-rich get ‘double dividend’ from causes and costs of climate crisis, report finds
The world’s wealthiest 0.1% profit from both causing and adapting to climate change, creating a “double dividend” that worsens inequality and reduces incentives for climate action, according to an Oxfam report.
Interactive: Who wants what at the COP31 climate change summit
Delegates gather in Antalya, Turkey for COP31 climate negotiations, focusing on climate finance for developing nations, just transition mechanisms, and updated national climate plans amid global instability.
Eric Bauza, voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dies aged 46
Eric Bauza, the Emmy-winning voice artist behind Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and other Looney Tunes characters, has died at age 46 from hypertensive cardiovascular disease.
China’s big political meeting could see Xi ‘tighten discipline’ in Party
China’s Fifth Plenum brings together senior Communist Party officials in a closed-door meeting expected to signal priorities and tighten Party discipline in advance of next year’s Congress.
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UK manufacturing growth picks up as Trump tariff chaos eases
UK manufacturing output grew for the fourth consecutive month in July at the fastest pace in nearly two years, though geopolitical tensions and Middle East concerns weighed on business sentiment.
Visa to buy cybersecurity firm BioCatch for $2.4 billion amid surge in AI-powered scams
Visa is acquiring cybersecurity firm BioCatch for $2.4 billion to strengthen fraud detection capabilities as financial institutions face rising threats from AI-powered scams and account takeovers.
FAA clears smallest Boeing 737 Max to fly after years of delays
The FAA has certified Boeing’s 737 Max 7 aircraft after nearly a decade of delays following fatal crashes and safety issues. Airlines like Southwest can now begin flying the smallest model in the bestselling family.
At least 13 killed in Gaza after Hamas agree disarmament deal
At least 13 people, including children, were killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza days after Hamas accepted a disarmament plan involving weapons transfer to the US-backed Board of Peace.
Suspected mass bird flu deaths found in second state as Murray Watt warns ‘this is the beginning’
Suspected mass bird flu deaths have been detected in a second Australian state, with officials warning of a “long and difficult journey” ahead as the deadly H5 virus continues spreading.
Moroccan king’s letter confirms naming of major highway in honour of Trump
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI confirmed naming a major highway after US President Trump, citing his recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty claims over Western Sahara during his previous administration.
Ceuta leader accuses Morocco over ‘atrocity’ of mass border crossing
An estimated 69,500 people crossed into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta last week before returning to Morocco, with local and Spanish officials accusing Morocco of facilitating the mass migration event.
At least 17 killed as Russia and Ukraine trade heavy attacks
At least 17 people were killed across Russia and Ukraine as both nations continued exchanging heavy attacks, with civilian casualties reported in multiple regions on Monday.
Romania blasts rock to divert water from drought-hit Danube to nuclear reactor
Romania detonated explosives to redirect Danube water toward its nuclear reactor amid severe drought, while Hungary and Serbia face energy crises as record-low river levels threaten power generation across the region.
Tigray refugees flee into Sudan after deadly violence on Ethiopia border
Hundreds of Tigrayans have fled into Sudan after weekend clashes between Ethiopian federal forces and TPLF rebels in northern Ethiopia, breaching a three-year-old peace agreement.
Indian court acquits ex-wrestling chief in sexual harassment case
An Indian court has acquitted the former wrestling federation chief of sexual harassment charges brought by prominent female wrestlers, who have announced plans to appeal the decision.
Iraqi Kurdish regional leader meets Syrian president in Damascus
Iraq’s Kurdish regional leader Nechirvan Barzani met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus, discussing bilateral relations and economic cooperation in the first such visit since Syria’s leadership change in December 2024.