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More than 200 lobbyists at UN’s plastic treaty talks will limit progress, campaigners warn

Environmental group says industry figures will be obstructive and aim to reduce overall ambition of meeting

The Guardian - UK

Delegates from 100 countries meet for last-chance talks to reduce plastic pollution

Delegates from 176 UN member states, NGOs, scientists and industrialists are meeting in Geneva until 14 August to negotiate an international treaty to reduce plastic pollution.

Euronews

Plastics and human health: what’s at stake in the global treaty talks in Geneva

Plastics are everywhere – they’re even in you right now – and are making many of us sick. Now, global negotiators are fighting over whether that matters.

The Conversation

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Nations meet in Geneva for final push on treaty to curb world’s spiralling plastic pollution crisis

With plastic production projected to triple by 2060, pressure is mounting to secure a binding agreement that tackles the crisis at its source.

Euronews

UN Starts New Bid To Forge Plastics Treaty Amid 'Global Crisis'

Nations must resolve the global plastics crisis, the head of UN talks told negotiators from 180 countries gathered in Geneva on Tuesday to forge a landmark treaty on eliminating the life-threatening waste.

International Business Times

Global plastic treaty talks open in Geneva amid urgent calls for action

Delegates from around the world are gathering in Geneva for a critical round of negotiations aimed at securing the first global treaty to curb the mounting plastic pollution crisis.

Radio France Internationale

Tuesday briefing: What fraught talks to reach a ‘Paris agreement for plastic pollution’ could bring

In today’s newsletter: Inside a critical summit of 179 countries at the UN in Geneva to secure a treaty that will combat plastic pollution

The Guardian - UK

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UN plastic pollution talks must result in ambitious treaty, leading expert says

Professor Richard Thompson, a marine litter expert, says delegates must act decisively to ‘look next generation in the eye’

The Guardian - UK

Nations will try again on plan to confront world's 'spiraling' plastic pollution mess

Nations gather in Geneva Tuesday for what many hope will be the final meeting to craft a landmark treaty to end the plastic pollution crisis that affects every ecosystem and person on the planet

The Independent UK

Global plastics treaty talks resume in Geneva: Is this the ‘world’s last chance’ to act?

Campaigners say that industry lobbyists must be banned from the talks to secure a meaningful outcome.

Euronews

Countries under pressure to finalise UN plastic pollution treaty as talks resume

Countries are meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, where they will hope to break a deadlock in talks for a legally binding agreement on plastics.

Evening Standard

New Push To Reach Plastic Polution Pact

Negotiators will take another stab at reaching a global pact on plastic pollution at talks opening Tuesday in Geneva but they face deep divisions over how to tackle the health and ecological hazard.

International Business Times

‘A lot of emotions’: England fans bound for Basel after Euro 2025 semi-final drama

England supporters in Geneva recall the thrilling victory against Italy and the scramble to secure tickets for the final on Sunday

The Guardian - UK

King and Queen congratulate Lionesses as they reach Euro 2025 final

England Women beat Italy 2-1 in Geneva on Tuesday evening.

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

King and Queen lead congratulations as Lionesses reach Euro 2025 final

England Women beat Italy 2-1 in Geneva on Tuesday evening in another dramatic comeback

The Conversation

A global treaty to limit plastic pollution is within reach – will countries seize the moment?

Representatives from 175 countries will gather in Geneva, Switzerland, in August for the final round of negotiations on a legally binding UN treaty to end plastic pollution. Non-governmental organisations, academics and industry lobbyists will also be in the room. They will all be hoping to influence what could be the…

The Guardian - UK

England 2-1 Italy (aet): Euro 2025 semi-final – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: The champions looked to be going out in normal time but Michelle Agyemang rescued Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses before Chloe Kelly won it in extra time. Scott Murray was watching

Euronews

Can you afford to live here? Europe’s cities ranked by rent-to-salary ratio

Euronews Business takes a close look at net salaries and the rent for one-bedroom flats in European city centres to reveal the best and worst rent-to-salary ratios across Europe.

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Benzinga

Trump Just Got A $756 Billion Message From China — And It's Not Friendly

Despite a Washington-Beijing trade truce at May’s Geneva summit, China just dropped its U.S. Treasury holdings to the lowest level in over 16 years ― and the timing couldn't be more telling.

The Guardian - UK

Norway 1-2 Italy: Women’s Euro 2025 quarter-final – as it happened

Cristina Girelli is a name etched in Italian history as her two goals fire the nation to the semi-finals

Euronews

UN Palestine investigator Albanese slams US sanctions on her as 'a sign of guilt'

The State Department’s decision to impose sanctions on Albanese followed an unsuccessful US pressure campaign to force the Geneva-based Human Rights Council to remove her from her post.

The Guardian - UK

Finland 1-1 Switzerland: Women’s Euro 2025 – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Riola Xhemaili scored in stoppage time to send hosts Switzerland through to the knockout stage at Finland’s expense

The Guardian - UK

Angeldahl deflates Denmark and gets Sweden off to winning start at Euro 2025

Sweden opened their Euro 2025 campaign with a diligent 1-0 win over Denmark in Geneva thanks to Filippa Angeldahl’s goal

Evening Standard

Women's Euro 2025: Final fixture and results as England face Spain in World Cup repeat

England await their Euro 2025 final opponents

International Business Times

China Confirms Trade Deal Framework Reached With United States

China confirmed on Friday details on the framework of a trade deal with the United States, saying Washington would lift "restrictive measures" while Beijing would "review and approve" items under export controls.

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