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EUR:Bowen to back electrification at UN climate summit

Australia and Turkey have revealed that the global oil crisis will prompt a major focus on electrification at the United Nations climate talks in November.

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Bowen to back electrification at UN climate summit

Australia and Turkey have revealed the global oil crisis will prompt a major focus on electrification at the United Nations climate talks in November.

AAP

Oil markets nearing ‘red zone’ as Iran crisis continues, warns IEA chief

Surging demand, low reserves and reduced Middle East exports predicted to cause global crunch by August

The Guardian - UK

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Macron says France must address issue of reparations for its role in slave trade

French president’s use of term comes as demand grows for formal discussion on addressing legacies of enslavement

The Guardian - UK

UN climate vote strengthens calls for rich nations to pay for damage

Nearly a year after the International Court of Justice declared that states have legal obligations to combat climate change, the United Nations General Assembly has thrown its political weight behind the opinion – reinforcing a growing push to turn climate promises into legal accountability.

Radio France Internationale

Israel deports all foreign activists from Gaza flotilla

Israel has deported all foreign activists seized from a Gaza-bound flotilla. The move follows global condemnation of their treatment. Over 430 activists were detained after attempting to breach the Gaza blockade. Footage of their treatment sparked widespread criticism. Turkey sent planes to repatriate its citizens and those from third countries.

The Economic Times

United Nations' top court says right to strike is protected by a key labor treaty

The United Nations' top court has issued a landmark advisory opinion that says the right to strike is protected by a cornerstone labor treaty

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Two‑day Global Prosperity Summit 2026 concludes successfully

HONG KONG, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The two‑day Global Prosperity Summit 2026 (GPS 2026) successfully concluded today following three fruitful panel discussions. The second day's agenda focused on digital finance, international trade and aerospace development, bringing together global leaders and experts to exchange insights on issues critical to Hong…

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Cannes, Canal+, Bolloré, blacklists: Is France's cultural diversity under threat?

Is France's cultural diversity under threat? As the UN celebrates cultural diversity, and as the Cannes Film Festival weathers a fight over a possible blacklist at film producer Canal+, we take a look at what happened in Cannes. We dive into the concerns over the conservative billionaire Vincent Bolloré's influence…

France 24

‘It’s put the joy levels up’: the flood-prone London school with a climate-adapted playground

When pupils could no longer play outside, St John’s school in Barnet decided to act, enlisting Trees for Cities to help rethink its outside space

The Guardian - UK

PM Modi's gifts: Muga silk stole for Italy PM, Ladakhi stole for Sweden PM, Kesar mangoes for UAE prez

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented unique Indian gifts to world leaders during his recent five-nation tour. Items included Muga silk stoles, Madhubani paintings, and Kesar mangoes. These thoughtful presents showcased India's rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship. The gifts fostered goodwill and highlighted India's artistic traditions on the global stage.

The Economic Times

First Thing: US indicts former Cuban president Raúl Castro as it seeks to oust regime

Charges filed against Raúl Castro for allegedly shooting down planes in 1996. Plus, US employers spend more than $1.5bn a year to fight labor unions

The Guardian - UK

Russian secret services target Latvia as Ukraine's drone offensive worries the Kremlin

The Russian secret services on Monday accused Latvia without evidence of helping Ukraine strike Russian targets using drones, and threatened the Baltic state with military retaliation. But the targeting of Latvia by the Kremlin, which continues to deploy new tactics in its hybrid war, was no accident.

France 24

India-Africa summit postponed due to Ebola outbreak, first case confirmed in South Kivu

India and the African Union (AU) on Thursday postponed the India-Africa Forum Summit scheduled for next week in New Delhi, due to the "emerging public health ‌situation" in Africa, India's foreign ministry ⁠said, in an apparent reference to the Ebola outbreak. A first Ebola case was confirmed in the DR…

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Deadly DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to rebel-held South Kivu

A first Ebola case has been confirmed in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's South Kivu province, in an area under the Rwanda-backed M23 militia's control, the armed group's spokesman said Thursday.

The Guardian - UK

Colombia’s climate crossroads: Trumpism casts shadow over presidential battle

Colombia is a global leader in climate activism. Could US influence drag country to a future of mining and fracking?

Caixin Global

Business Brief (May 21): U.N. Cuts Global Growth Forecast

Middle East conflicts slow growth, fuel inflation and heighten global uncertainty

Bangkok Post

Rich nations face bigger climate-finance challenge

PARIS - Wealthy countries topped their $100-billion annual climate finance goal for poorer nations for the third straight year in 2024, the OECD said Thursday, but questions are growing over their ability to meet a new larger pledge.

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Gaza flotilla activists await deportation from Israel

JERUSALEM - Hundreds of activists seized by Israel from a Gaza-bound flotilla were awaiting deportation on Thursday, as global outrage grows over their treatment in custody.

Euronews

Petrostates tried to squash this historic climate ruling. The UN just voted to back it

Sinking nations are one step closer to ‘receiving justice’ for fossil fuel harms as the UN backs a historic climate ruling.

The Independent UK

Trump wants health deals with African nations to replace US aid – but it isn’t going how he planned

IN FOCUS: After slashing billions of dollars from support for nations across Africa, the Trump administration is seeking to sign individual health funding deals with individual countries – but aid experts say there is a catch. Rachel Hagan reports

The Guardian - UK

Hard hats, AI and a fake pandemic: the group of former world leaders practising to save the world

A group set up by Nelson Mandela known as the Elders met in Kenya to model a health emergency – and found much still needs to be done, as the subsequent Ebola outbreak has shown

France 24

Ebola returns: How to fight outbreak amid defunding of global health?

Can border walls keep out pandemics? The World Health Organization is officially branding the Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo a "public health emergency of international concern". As the death toll from the rare strain climbs, so does the number of contact cases. Ituri province may seem remote on a…

The Economic Times

India abstains on UNGA resolution on ICJ climate opinion

India abstained from a UN General Assembly resolution on climate change obligations, citing concerns it undermined the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) architecture. New Delhi argued the resolution elevated an ICJ advisory opinion to a binding status, potentially imposing unagreed obligations on developing nations and limiting policy space.

Euronews

United States: sanctions lifted on UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese

The US Treasury Department has announced that sanctions against UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese have been lifted. Last week, a federal judge ordered their suspension after upholding an appeal lodged by Albanese’s relatives.

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