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UN chief attempts to rescue grain deal amid global concern over Russia ‘hunger games’

Zelensky warns suspension of grain corridor will drive large-scale famine in Africa and Asia

The Independent UK

Grain ships sail from Ukraine ports as Russian missiles knock out power across country

Ships carrying grain sailed from Ukrainian ports on Monday despite Moscow's suspension of its participation in a U.N. programme to ensure the safety of such cargoes amid an unrelenting war.

Reuters

Crisis weighs heavy on COP27 but climate opportunity awaits

The world is much less stable than it was 12 months ago at COP26, but the adversities are unlikely to derail climate change action longer term.

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Australia hopes to change climate reputation at COP27

A new government hopes to transform Australia’s reputation into a climate leader at COP27. But there’s a lot of damage to unpick.

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How do we pay for climate change adaptation?

Calls to adapt to climate change are meaningless unless funding is attached.

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Greta Thunberg: COP27 an opportunity for "greenwashing, lying and cheating"

Climate activist Greta Thunberg on Sunday called out next month's United Nations climate summit in Egypt for being "held in a tourist paradise in a country that violates many basic human rights."

Reuters

Ukrainian food shipments to keep moving in pushback to Putin

Ukraine, Turkey and the United Nations agreed to have vessels carrying food from Ukrainian ports sail on Monday, pushing back against Russia after its withdrawal from a deal to allow safe passage of Ukraine’s grain exports.

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Western anger grows after Russia decides to halt vital UN grain deal

World leaders have expressed outrage at the decision of the Kremlin

Evening Standard

U.N. says agreed with Turkey, Ukraine on plan to move 14 vessels under Black Sea grain deal

The United Nations, Turkey and Ukraine agreed on Sunday on an Oct. 31 movement plan for 14 vessels that are in Turkish waters, a day after Russia suspended its participation to the Black Sea grain initiative that allowed food exports from Ukrainian ports.

Reuters

California set a record for greenhouse gas reductions in 2020, but it means nothing

LOS ANGELES — First, the good news: The amount of planet-warming gases Californians released into the atmosphere in 2020 was 9% less than the previous year — a record decline mostly because of motorists driving less amid the COVID-19 lockdown.

Los Angeles Times

Turkey, UN try to save Ukraine grain export deal as Russia quits

Turkey, the United Nations and others looked for ways to salvage the Ukrainian grain export initiative after Moscow said it would pull out indefinitely following an attack on its Black Sea naval fleet.

Tribune News Service

Global anger at Sunak’s Cop27 snub that raises fears over UK’s climate crisis stance

PM accused of ‘washing his hands’ of leadership on international climate action with decision not to attend talks

The Guardian - UK

Russia’s Black Sea flagship damaged in Crimea drone attack, video suggests

Admiral Makarov possibly disabled by Ukraine as investigators say frigate one of three Russian ships to be hit in Sevastopol

The Guardian - UK

Rwanda criticizes expulsion of its ambassador from Congo

Rwanda’s government is accusing neighboring Congo of escalating tensions between the two countries

The Independent UK

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HS2 could face review as Tories look to plug budget, says Michael Gove

Liz Truss’s investment zones also suggested as likely savings target, amid reports energy windfall tax will be extended

Evening Standard

Gove defends Sunak after PM criticised for Cop27 snub

Cabinet minister Michael Gove said the Government will ‘field the strongest possible team’ for the United Nations climate summit in Egypt next month

Reuters

Ukraine says 218 vessels blocked after Russia suspends grain deal

A total of 218 vessels are "effectively blocked" due to Russia's decision to suspend its participation in a grain export deal, Ukraine's infrastructure ministry said on Sunday.

The Guardian - UK

Adele the academic? Why mature students are top of the swots

The pop singer has announced plans to take a mid-career break and study English literature. As I found out, there’s no better time to do it

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The Independent UK

Woman with sick child shouts at Just Stop Oil activists for blocking roads

Irate drivers confronted protesters who blocked two roads in east London on Sunday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU Urges Russia to Revoke Ukraine Black Sea Grain Deal Suspension

The European Union on Sunday called on Russia to reverse its decision to pull out of a UN-brokered grain deal. Moscow suspended its participation in the Black Sea deal on Saturday, effectively cutting shipments from Ukraine, one of the world's top grain exporters, in response to what it called a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Houthis Threaten to Launch Terrorist Attacks in Response to Security Council Condemnation

The Iran-backed Houthi militia responded to a UN Security Council statement condemning its attack on the al-Dabba port in Hadramout by threatening to expand its attacks and warning that it could resort to any option to target local energy facilities and maritime trade. The militias have targeted two oil ports…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt Calls for ‘International Solidarity’ to Make COP27 a Success

Egypt has called for “international solidarity” to make the upcoming 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 27) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) a success. Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry underlined the need for the international community to assume its responsibilities towards the global…

The Guardian - US

Haitian ambassador warns criminal gangs may overrun country

Armed gangs have shut off access to Haiti’s main fuel terminal, decimating basic services amid a cholera and hunger crisis

Asharq Al-Awsat

UNSMIL Asks About Impact of Proliferation of Arms on Libyans

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) asked Libyan citizens about the impact of the spread of arms in Libya on them, their families, and their children. In a tweet on its Twitter account on Disarmament Week, UNSMIL announced that it would like to hear from people in Libya,…

The Independent UK

Who are Rishi Sunak’s in-laws? The Indian entrepreneurs wealthier than King Charles

The personal story of Narayana Murthy, ‘the Steve Jobs of India’ and father-in-law to UK’s PM, mirrors his country’s own path to becoming a successful global IT hub

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