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Washington’s opposition kills Algerian proposal that would have in effect granted statehood
World Bank becomes focal point for efforts to raise up to $9tn a year to fight global warming
Latin American countries in diplomatic stand-off after former Ecuadorean vice-president seized in Quito
Simon Stiell seeks to push global warming to top of public agenda as big polluters go to the polls this year
Jewish state rejects claim made by special rapporteur to human rights council
White House ‘perplexed’ by Netanyahu decision after US abstains in Security Council vote
Al-Shifa operation against Palestinian militants is one of the largest battles since the war began
A valid goal for government is to reduce the causes of discontent
Organiser of global warming negotiations says body needs contributions totalling more than €150mn over 2 years
200-odd nations that will gather for COP29 are expected to bring improved targets for emissions reduction
Debt burdens resulting from Covid-19 have impeded poorer nations’ ability to invest
IPCC chair Jim Skea believes ‘more science needed’ to understand extraordinary temperatures over past year
The delay in approving a new EU directive does a disservice to companies that need legal certainty
Families resort to eating weeds, cactus and livestock fodder in struggle to survive war
Officials say new route for humanitarian aid would help tackle famine but is no substitute for trucks
Nations’ failure to agree about examination of emerging techniques to block solar radiation heightens concerns
Special envoy’s report also says ‘sexualised torture’ may be ongoing against hostages
Refugees in Lebanon particularly at risk as closure of basic services looms
Piyush Goyal tells FT that trade policy has no role in tackling climate change
Space boom, meet actual boom
Maritime body fears resurgence of vessel seizures in Gulf of Guinea and off Somali coast after fresh piracy incidents
Work of UNRWA in Gaza is vital and hard to replace
Plans to scrap numeracy and literacy barometers risk reducing pressure on governments to boost education
US, UK and others have suspended funding to aid agency for Palestinian refugees over October 7 claims
Number of governments halt UNRWA support after agency said ‘several’ staff may have participated in October 7 assault
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