The Latest Breaking News from Olaf Scholz

As negotiators at COP27 wrangle over whether wealthy polluters should help vulnerable nations pay for costly extreme weather events fueled by climate change, a handful of small, European governments has stepped up to offer "loss and damage" funds.

Germany can't ask countries in the global south not to want the same level of affluence as developed countries, said Chancellor Olaf Scholz, but it can work on technologies that will help these countries grow their economies in a climate-friendly way.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 255th day, we take a look at the main developments.

There is a shortage of training staff in the Russian Armed Forces, the MoD says

Statement from Chinese leader Xi Jinping comes after a series of threats as Russia’s war in Ukraine intensifies.

President Xi Jinping's opposition to nuclear warfare comes after Vladimir Putin insisted Russia would employ 'all means" to defend its occupied territories in Ukraine

Chinese President Xi Jinping and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday condemned threats to use atomic weapons in Ukraine, with Scholz warning that Russia risked "crossing a line" in the international community by resorting to nuclear force. In the first visit by a G7 leader to China since the COVID-19…

Xi Jinping tells Olaf Scholz of the need for greater cooperation during ‘times of change and turmoil’

Russia digs in in preparation for expected attempt by Ukraine to take key southern city, setting scene for possible ferocious battle