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Three people killed as bus crashes into stop in Sweden
Swedish police say no information the Stockholm incident that also injured three people was an attack.
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Ukraine’s Kyiv pounded by hundreds of Russian drones
Videos showed explosions across Kyiv as more than 400 Russian drones and a dozen missiles pounded Ukraine’s on Friday.
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Anthropic warns of AI-driven hacking campaign linked to China
Researchers alleged AI was used to automate portions of the cyberattacks, a disturbing development.
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On COP30 and the Future of Climate Negotiations
As leaders gather in Brazil to discuss international climate policy at this year’s COP30 summit, major questions remain regarding a warming climate and investments in renewable energy. In this conversation, experts discuss the future of global climate negotiations and reflect on lessons learned from past climate diplomacy, including the legacy of the 1997 Kyoto Protocol adopted at COP3.
Background Reading:
- This article unpacks the lack of cooperation among COP30 members to strengthen climate initiatives and the recent withdrawal of the United States from global climate commitments.
Host: Alice C. Hill, David M. Rubenstein Senior Fellow for Energy and the Environment, Council on Foreign Relations
Guests: David Sandalow, Inaugural Fellow at the Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University; Former Senior Director, National Security Council (1997–1999)
David G. Victor, Distinguished Professor of Innovation and Public Policy and Director of the Deep Decarbonization Initiative, University of California, San Diego
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Categories: Defense Policy
Trump admin to end plan requiring airlines to pay passengers for delays
The DOT announced its plan in September after referring to the requirement as 'unnecessary regulatory burdens'.
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UN peacekeepers say Israel built walls inside Lebanese territory
UNIFIL says it asked Israeli army to move walls, which cross unofficial 'Blue Line' border between Lebanon and Israel.
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Normalising hate: Israel leans in to anti-Palestinian violence, rhetoric
Analysts in Israel say Israel is continuing on the same path, despite the ceasefire in Gaza.
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Tanzania’s president announces probe into post-election protest deaths
Samia Suluhu Hassan, whose re-election prompted protests and a deadly police crackdown, faces calls for accountability.
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Who is Jeannette Jara, the communist leading Chile’s presidential election?
Polls show Jara with strong support in the first round of voting. But will that carry her through a likely run-off?
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UN rights council orders probe of ‘appalling’ abuses in Sudan’s el-Fasher
UN rights chief urges countries to 'stand up against atrocities' committed by paramilitary RSF in takeover of the city.
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Xi Jinping pledges deeper ties during Thai king’s first China visit
China's president says the two countries are like 'family', pledging to 'strengthen strategic alignment' with Thailand.
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What’s behind a surge in bear attacks in Japan?
Japan has deployed the military to some regions to address the situation.
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Israel linked to “forced migration” with South Africa flights
Flights that take Palestinians out of Gaza are raising concerns about forced displacement.
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China-Thailand relationship has come “full circle”
Kasit Piromya on the China-Thailand relationship, and how it could play a key role in fostering regional peace.
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Why did US let Dodik off the hook and hand Europe’s ailing heart to Russia?
The US decision to lift sanctions on the Bosnian Serb leader effectively enabled Russia to annex half of Bosnia.
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Is Keir Starmer facing a plot to depose him as UK prime minister?
A briefing by his allies to British news outlets about alleged leadership challenge triggered a communications crisis.
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Will Sudan’s RSF turn strategic city of el-Obeid into another el-Fasher?
After last month's capture of el-Fasher, which led to hundreds of deaths, the RSF's attention turns to el-Obeid.
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Indonesia readies Gaza stabilisation force, hosts Jordan’s king for talks
The Indonesian Defence Ministry says troops are likely to focus on health and reconstruction if sent to the enclave.
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Joseph Parker facing ban after failing drug test on day of Wardley fight
Former world heavyweight boxing champion failed test on the day of his loss to Fabio Wardley, promoter says.
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Pakistan arrests 4 from an Afghan cell over deadly Islamabad bombing
Those arrested are linked to a faction of the Pakistani Taliban, known as the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan.
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