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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.
AI data centres could undermine UK’s net zero goals
BBC research reveals four planned hyperscale data centres in the UK are considering gas-fired power generation, potentially producing carbon emissions exceeding those of entire cities combined and conflicting with net zero goals.
‘They poison the population’: how the far right changed Sweden’s conversation
Sweden’s far-right Sweden Democrats have significantly shifted the country’s political conversation rightward during their time supporting the ruling coalition, with advocates for migrants and Muslims expressing concern about the party’s influence on policy and public sentiment.
£3,500 and no work done: the offer to help that’s really a roofing scam
Citizens Advice reports roofing scams are the top fraud complaint, with over 2,200 suspected cases reported in the last year. Criminals pose as roofers, identify fake problems, and demand immediate payment for unnecessary work.
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AI labels to be compulsory on authentic-looking content under EU rules
Starting August 2, the EU requires companies to label AI-generated images, audio, and text designed to appear authentic, with penalties up to €15 million for non-compliance.
US borrowing costs hit 19-year high as Fed holds interest rates
US government borrowing costs reached their highest level since 2007 as the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, raising concerns about inflation control and economic stability.
Only the Middle East crisis is preventing a drop in UK interest rates
The UK’s Middle East conflict is the primary inflation threat preventing interest rate cuts, though domestic pressures remain subdued, the Bank of England indicated Thursday after holding rates at 3.75%.
Thames Water boss says leakage targets ‘not realistic’
Thames Water’s chief executive argues the company’s regulatory performance targets are unachievable, claiming leakage reduction commitments exceed what is realistically possible even with substantial investment.
HSBC to close all branches and pull out of Australian retail banking market
HSBC is exiting Australia’s retail banking market by closing all 19 branches over 18 months and selling its mortgage portfolio to Blackstone, though private and institutional services will continue.
Nicaraguan leader proposes extending presidential term by another year
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has proposed extending the presidential term by an additional year, with the government-controlled National Assembly expected to approve the measure in September.
Sen. Paul threatens to hold Fauci in contempt. And, a new rule undercuts U.S. asylum
Sen. Rand Paul threatens contempt charges against Dr. Anthony Fauci after the infectious disease expert invoked Fifth Amendment rights during a Senate hearing on COVID-19’s origins.
Trump says Morocco named Tiznit-Dakhla highway after him: Why it matters
President Trump announced that Morocco named a major highway after him, crediting his administration’s support for Morocco’s position on Western Sahara and the Abraham Accords with Israel.
Friday briefing: Why attacks on hospitals from Ukraine to Lebanon now happen with impunity
Healthcare workers face unprecedented attacks across conflict zones from Gaza to Lebanon, as international law protecting medical facilities and personnel is increasingly ignored with impunity, experts say.
How US Senate Russia sanctions could spell 100% tariffs for India, China
A sweeping Senate-approved Russia sanctions bill could impose tariffs reaching 100% on countries like India and China that continue purchasing Russian oil and energy products.
US government mislabels countries on map of Africa at global conference
U.S. officials at an AIDS conference in Brazil displayed a map with significantly inaccurate African country placements, prompting criticism online and a State Department acknowledgment of error.
Trump floats pulling Blanche’s nomination for attorney general to avoid conceding to GOP demands
President Trump suggested he might withdraw acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to avoid conceding to Republican senators’ demands regarding a controversial tax settlement benefiting Trump and his family.