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Improving grid access was welcomed but support for homes to enhance energy efficiency was lacking, say green groups.

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency says that Iran’s decision in September to bar several experienced U_N_ inspectors from monitoring its disputed nuclear program is constituting “a very serious blow” to the agency’s ability to do its job “to the best possible level."

The pop superstars received their honours at a ceremony held on Wednesday morning in Buckingham Palace

Officials say intervention is needed for Australian to reach its 2030 renewable energy target as private investment slows

Delegation says west is allowing collective punishment of people of Gaza unless it demands Israel allow more aid into territory

A small group of children in Gaza sit on a lavender and white blanket around a small tray of beverages, singing “Happy Birthday” to a young girl. Like kids her age around the world, she wears a sweatshirt with prints of Elsa and Anna, characters from “Frozen”; unlike most kids,…

Comptroller and Auditor General of India, Girish Chandra Murmu, was elected as the Vice-Chair of the UN Panel of Auditors for the forthcoming year. Read further on Dynamite News:

Widespread escalation in violence across number of states poses greatest challenge yet to military rule

Israel approves deal in which 50 Israeli women and children will be released in exchange for 150 jailed Palestinians and a lull in fighting. Plus, thousands sign up to anti-loneliness club in LA

Comparison with other conflicts paints a harrowing picture of children being killed in unforgivable numbers, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

There have been 31 documented attacks on country’s facilities since mid-July this year