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Nov 21, 2024 - World

Ukraine’s air force said the launch took place from the Astrakhan region of the Russian Federation, an area to the south-east of VologogradHungary announced overnight it is to install an air defence system in the north-eastern part of the country as the threat of an escalation of the Ukraine-Russia war is “greater than ever”, its defence minister said.Reuters quotes Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky from a video he posted on Facebook saying:We still trust that there will be peace as soon as possible, through diplomacy instead of a military solution. However, to prepare for all possibilities, I ordered the recently purchased air control and air defence systems and the capabilities built on them to be installed in the north-east. The threat of the escalation of the Ukraine-Russia war is greater than ever.This is another frankly provocative step in a series of deeply destabilising actions by the Americans and their allies in the North Atlantic alliance in the strategic sphere.This leads to undermining strategic stability, increasing strategic risks and, as a result, to an increase in the overall level of nuclear danger. Continue reading...

Nov 21, 2024 - World

Outcry after draft text contains only an ‘X’ instead of setting $1tn funding goal to support developing countriesCop29 climate summit – live updatesHopes of a breakthrough at the deadlocked UN climate talks have been dashed on Thursday morning after a new draft of a possible deal was condemned by rich and poor countries.Faith in the ability of the Azerbaijan presidency to produce a deal ebbed, as the draft texts were criticised as inadequate and providing no “landing ground” for a compromise. Continue reading...

Nov 21, 2024 - World

The former trade union activist and key figure in the New Labour project died at a care home surrounded by his familyBritish prime minister Keir Starmer says he is “deeply saddened” to hear that Prescott has died, and called him a “true giant of Labour”.In a statement on X, he said, “I am deeply saddened to hear of the death of John Prescott. John was a true giant of the Labour movement. On behalf of the Labour Party, I send my condolences to Pauline and his family, to the city of Hull, and to all those who knew and loved him. May he rest in peace.”He possessed an inherent ability to connect with people about the issues that mattered to them – a talent that others spend years studying and cultivating, but that was second nature to him.He fought like hell to negotiate the Kyoto Protocol and was an unwavering champion of climate action for decades to come. I’m forever grateful to John for that commitment to solving the climate crisis and will miss him as a dear friend.” Continue reading...

Nov 21, 2024 - World

Four-day exclusion zone an improper use of Marine Safety Act, judge rules, despite ‘skilful’ submission from transport minister Jo HaylenGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales supreme court has set aside a Minns government decision to cut off access to Newcastle harbour to try to prevent a four-day climate protest.The court found the notice was invalid after hearing an urgent application from climate activist organisation Rising Tide on Thursday.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

Nov 21, 2024 - World

Ofwat uses new powers to ensure customer funds are not used for bonuses at Thames, Yorkshire, and Dŵr Cymru Welsh WaterShareholders at Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, and Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water will be forced to pick up the tab for executive bonuses after the water regulator determined that the sector had awarded “undeserved” extra payments worth £6.8m.Ofwat said on Thursday that it had used new powers to ensure shareholders at the three companies paid for bonuses because they had not “adequately reflected overall company performance issues”. Continue reading...