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First Minister 'determined' Scotland will play its part in fighting climate emergency

Nicola Sturgeon will attend the UN talks, which begin in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, on Sunday.

The National (Scotland)

IAEA says no sign of 'dirty bomb' work at sites inspected in Ukraine

The U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Thursday it had found no sign of undeclared nuclear activity at three sites in Ukraine that it inspected at Kyiv's request, in response to Russian allegations that work was being done on a "dirty bomb".

Reuters

UK agrees to negotiate with Mauritius over handover of Chagos Islands

Foreign secretary indicates major reversal of policy that could allow return of people expelled by Britain in 1970s

The Guardian - UK

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U.N. chief pushes Russia, Ukraine to extend Black Sea grain deal

Ukraine has exported 10 million tonnes of grain and other food since a U.N.-brokered deal in July restarted shipments stalled by Russia's war, U.N. chief Antonio Guterres said on Thursday as he pushed Russia and Ukraine to extend the pact.

Reuters

US envoy visits Middle East to back Yemen truce, State Dept says

U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking is visiting the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia this week "to support efforts to renew and expand the U.N.-mediated truce in Yemen," the U.S. State Department said on Thursday, one day after the top diplomat left for the region.

Reuters

Exploding, low-tech boats churn up Russia’s Black Sea interests and standing

Small, kayak-shaped boats fitted with cameras, tracking devices and jet-ski motors were employed to attack Russia’s Black Sea Fleet in the annexed Crimean port of Sevastopol over the weekend. It led to Moscow’s withdrawal from a landmark grain shipment deal, followed by a humiliating re-entry in a dramatic display of…

France 24

Family of Scot unlawfully detained in India hold Downing Street protest

THE family of a Scottish man who was abducted and allegedly tortured in India will hold a demonstration outside 10 Downing Street on Thursday to…

The National (Scotland)

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COP27 programme: Full schedule for this year’s UN climate conference in Egypt

Climate negotiations are taking place in Egypt but what’s on the agenda?

Evening Standard

UN: 2 million children in flood-hit Pakistan missing school

The U.N. children’s agency says some 2 million children in areas of Pakistan devastated by floods this summer are still missing school

The Independent UK

Two thirds of South Sudan population risk severe hunger in 2023 - U.N

Up to 7.8 million people in South Sudan, two thirds of the population, may face severe food shortages during next year's April-to-July lean season due to floods, drought and conflict, United Nations agencies said on Thursday.

Reuters

Hard climate truths: Everything you need to know about COP27

COP27 will feature conferences, talks and discussions between global leaders to flesh out countries' climate commitments.

The New Daily

Iraq: Al-Sudani Revokes Senior Appointments Made by Predecessor

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad al-Sudani has revoked several appointments for senior officials made by his predecessor, Mustafa Al-Kadhimi.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Europe is warming faster than anywhere else in the world, UN warns

Temperatures in Europe have increased more than twice as much as the rest of the world over the past 30 years, according to a United Nations report. While many European countries have successfully been cutting emissions, the frequency and intensity of heat extremes on the continent are expected to keep…

Radio France Internationale

Russia Summons British Ambassador over Drone Strike on Crimea

Russia summoned the British ambassador on Thursday over Moscow's claim that British navy personnel were involved in a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Black Sea Fleet in Crimea. Ambassador Deborah Bronnert arrived at the foreign ministry shortly after 1030 local time (0730 GMT) as a small crowd chanted anti-British slogans…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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The Guardian - UK

‘Climate carnage’: UN demands funding surge to save millions of lives

Secretary-general warns effects of global heating are outstripping the ability to adapt to them

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi FM: Interference in Arab Countries’ Affairs Affects their Security, Stability

Saudi Arabia has affirmed that Arab countries are facing several challenges that cast a shadow on the security and stability of those nations and the region.

Reuters

Russia urges United Nations to help ease its food and fertiliser exports

Moscow on Thursday urged the United Nations, which sponsored a deal to free Ukraine's grain shipments from a Russian blockade of its Black Sea ports, to help fulfil the parts of the deal intended to ease Russia's food and fertiliser exports.

Evening Standard

Third of glaciers in world heritage sites will be lost by 2050, says UN climate change report

A third of all glaciers in UN World Heritage sites will be lost within three decades, a new climate change report has warned.

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Hungary's parliament will decide timing of Finland/Sweden NATO debate -minister

Hungary's parliament will decide on when to schedule a debate on the ratification of Finland's and Sweden's applications to join NATO, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto told a press conference on Thursday.

The Guardian - UK

Qatar calling its critics racist opens a debate that may be worth having

Increasingly prevalent line may sound dubious, but talking it through sensitively could have unexpected benefits

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN Rejects Russia Call for Biological Weapons Probe

The Security Council on Wednesday rejected a resolution drafted by Russia calling for an investigation into its accusations of Washington's involvement in the alleged development of biological weapons in Ukraine. Russia had officially requested last week a UN investigation into the accusations, which it has regularly made since the start…

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: The tragedies of a deteriorating Haiti

Haiti, the poorest nation in Latin America with a history of foreign interventions, is on the cusp of total anarchy — and the rest of the Western Hemisphere, including the United States, is frantically searching for ways to restore a degree of order and tranquillity to a Haitian population increasingly…

The Independent UK

Germany's Scholz makes difficult visit to assertive China

Chancellor Olaf Scholz is making his first visit to China as German leader this week, a diplomatically delicate trip while Germany and the European Union work on their strategy toward an increasingly assertive and authoritarian Beijing

The Guardian - UK

Zelenskiy labels Putin U-turn on Ukraine grain deal a ‘failure of Russian aggression’

Ukraine president has said the Kremlin’s call for guarantees shows ‘Russian blackmail has led nowhere’

Asharq Al-Awsat

'Excellent News': World Hails Ethiopia Truce

Ethiopia's government and the rebel authorities in the Tigray region said Wednesday they had signed a deal to cease hostilities after two years of brutal conflict. Here are some of the reactions from around the world: - 'Welcome first step' - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres heralded the announcement as…

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