First Minister set to attend COP28 in Dubai SCOTLAND will be represented at COP28 in the United Arab Emirates at the end of the month. The National (Scotland) · Nov 8, 2023
Here are some of the memorable moments in the third GOP presidential debate Republican candidates seeking the nomination for the 2024 presidential nomination took the stage Wednesday night in Miami. But once again, in his absence, frontrunner Donald Trump commands attention. WEKU · Nov 8, 2023
G7 calls for ‘humanitarian pauses’ in Israel’s bombardment of Gaza G7 foreign ministers balance criticism of Hamas, support of Israel and push for ‘urgent action’ to help Gaza civilians. Al Jazeera · Nov 8, 2023
Who is Imran Hussain? Labour frontbencher resigns over Gaza stance IMRAN Hussain has resigned from the Labour frontbench over his party’s position on Gaza, adding pressure to Keir Starmer over his stance on the… The National (Scotland) · Nov 8, 2023
G7 nations announce a unified stance on Israel-Hamas war after intensive meetings in Tokyo Top diplomats from the Group of Seven leading industrial democracies have announced a unified stance on the Israel-Hamas war after intensive meetings in Tokyo, condemning Hamas, supporting Israel’s right to self-defense and calling for “humanitarian pauses” to get aid to desperate civilians in Gaza The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023
Red Cross ‘deeply troubled’ as aid convoy attacked in Gaza City A convoy carrying “lifesaving medical supplies” has come under fire in Gaza City. Al Jazeera · Nov 8, 2023
The third 2024 US presidential Republican debate: Here’s what to expect The third debate could be one of the last opportunities for Trump’s opponents to make a dent in his popularity. Al Jazeera · Nov 8, 2023
Growing numbers of Palestinians flee on foot as Israel says its troops are battling inside Gaza City Thousands of Palestinians are fleeing south on foot with only what they can carry after running out of food and water in the north The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023
Pregnant in Gaza with no clinics: ‘I have no idea where I will give birth’ As one of 50,000 pregnant women in Gaza, Noor Hammad faces a traumatic birth and fraught start in life for her first baby The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023
Plastic waste ‘spiralling out of control’ across Africa, analysis shows Predicted 116m tonnes of waste annually by 2060 is six times higher than in 2019, driven by demand in sub-Saharan Africa The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023
Live updates | More Palestinians fleeing combat zone in northern Gaza, UN says The pace of Palestinian civilians fleeing the combat zone in northern Gaza has picked up as Israel’s air and ground campaign there intensifies The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023
Israel-Hamas war – live: IDF troops in ‘heart’ of Gaza City as they target tunnel network with explosives It comes as the United Nations warned ‘no place’ was safe in Gaza The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023
‘Insanity’: petrostates planning huge expansion of fossil fuels, says UN report Plans by nations including Saudi Arabia, the US and UAE would blow climate targets and ‘throw humanity’s future into question’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023
Two residents in the tiny Caribbean island of Barbuda fight government in land rights case When Hurricane Irma slammed into the tiny island of Barbuda as a powerful Category 5 storm in 2017, the government evacuated the entire population The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023
The Conversation · Nov 8, 2023 Who will write the rules for AI? How nations are racing to regulate artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence (AI) is a label that can cover a huge range of activities related to machines undertaking tasks with or without human intervention. Our understanding of AI technologies is largely shaped by where we encounter them, from facial recognition tools and chatbots to photo editing software and self-driving cars.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 8, 2023 US launches airstrike in response to attacks on bases housing US troops as Syrian state media reports strikes in south by Israel – as it happened More than 33,550 cases of diarrhoea reported since mid-October, most among children under five, says WHO;
The Conversation · Nov 8, 2023 26 years ago, Howard chose fossil fuels over the Pacific. What will Albanese choose? Hot on the heels of trips to Washington and Beijing, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is now in the Cook Islands for the Pacific Island Forum. There, he will aim to strengthen relations with Pacific countries and reaffirm Australia’s place as a security partner of choice.
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023 Leaked State Department memo slams ‘unacceptable’ Biden policies in Israel-Hamas war ‘Mutiny’ is reportedly building inside diplomatic corps
The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023 China releases methane plan as hopes rise for new climate agreement with US Two countries may soon break ground on a new climate agreement ahead of a presidential meeting next week and the UN’s climate conference, COP28
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023 Bernie Sanders calls for Israel to stop killing ‘innocent men, women and children’ – but rejects ceasefire Mr Sanders said the killing of ‘innocent men, women and children’ must end
France 24 · Nov 7, 2023 'How are they going to evacuate them?': The search for solutions to Gaza's hospital crisis As the need for medical care in Gaza soars, accessing working hospitals and health centres is becoming more and more difficult. Alternative solutions such as evacuating patients overseas and setting up field hospitals are under way, but may offer little hope if there is no end to fighting in the…
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023 Israel troops battling Hamas ‘in the heart’ of Gaza City Israeli troops infiltrate Gaza City ‘for the first time in decades’, as minister says neither Israel nor Hamas will govern enclave once war is over
Foreign Policy · Nov 7, 2023 What Ecuador’s New President Needs from Washington—And Fast The country’s youngest-ever leader has less than 18 months to govern before the next election.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 7, 2023 Morning Mail: $100m PPE debacle exposed, boats turned back, Maxwell’s World Cup miracle Our investigation reveals how taxpayers invested millions and got 46m unusable masks in exchange; allrounder blasts astonishing 201 not out to beat Afghanistan
The Conversation · Nov 7, 2023 Over the past six years, governments proposed launching over one million satellites, but where will they all go? In September 2021, Rwanda announced that it was planning to launch over 300,000 satellites. Three months later, a Canadian company, having previously launched two dozen CubeSats, said it would launch an additional 100,000. Then, a French company did likewise. And SpaceX, which has already launched around 5,000 satellites, now has…