34 minutes ago Cop 29 live: new draft text criticised as ‘totally unacceptable and inadequate’

Text ‘decides’ on $250bn for developing countries by 2035 – but faces criticism from African Group of NegotiatorsA new text of the Cop29 deal has yet to emerge, but civil society activists have not given up hope, reports Damian Carrington, Guardian environment editor.Hilda Nakabuye, 27, from Fridays for Future campaign group in Uganda, said:We are holding on to hope. As a mother I am here to represent my people, my community, but also future generations that we hold close and dear to our hearts and why we are all in this fight. The ones least responsible for climate change undergo its worst effects.We know what power we hold: the power to act. We are in an emergency. This COP is all about the money, but communities on the ground are not seeing the money. When the climate hits we need to...

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41 minutes ago Cops issue update on tragic tot found dead in snowy field as parent hunt continues

The gender of the child was not revealed as the investigation got underway, and officers issued an update on the probe today.

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48 minutes ago Fairmont St Andrews: Luxury experiences at iconic destination to gift this Christmas

Sitting atop picture-perfect cliffs on the eastern coast of Fife, Fairmont St Andrews encapsulates quintessential Scottish luxury and breath-taking countryside scenery in the ‘Home of Golf’.

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86 minutes ago Guinness gadget that gives a 'perfect pint pour at home' cut to £20 in Black Friday sale

Take your at-home Guinness-drinking experience to the next level with this handy device.

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2 hours ago AD FEATURE: Seize the opportunity for modern warehouse space at Towngate Business Centre

It is part of a £6 million investment, providing the perfect environment for businesses to thrive

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2 hours ago Ruben Amorim already has first Man United trap set ahead of Premier League debut vs Ipswich

Manchester United are set to embark on their new era at Old Trafford under Ruben Amorim but traps are already being set for him

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2 hours ago Child, 10, calls emergency services for help with homework and got surprising response

The Shawano County Sheriff's Office in Wisconsin said the boy called 911 to get help with his maths homework. Luckily Deputy Sheriff Chase Mason was able to assist

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3 hours ago Mary Berry reveals 'wonderful party pleaser' dish she taught Dragon’s Den star to make

In her new TV series, Mary Berry has shared her advice with a Dragon Den's star about how to host the perfect dinner party without stress or 'disaster' with fool proof recipes

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3 hours ago 'Horrendous' smell of gas in Coatbridge industrial estate triggers emergency response

Emergency crews were called to Northburn Industrial Estate for the third time in less than a month.

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3 hours ago Northvolt CEO resigns after EV battery maker files for bankruptcy protection

Swedish maker of battery cells for electric vehicles says it has enough cash to support operations for only a weekBusiness live – latest updatesThe chief executive of Northvolt has resigned, after the Swedish battery startup filed for bankruptcy protection in the US.Peter Carlsson, who has led Northvolt since 2016, will step aside with immediate effect, the company said on Friday. Carlsson said Northvolt, which is widely seen as a leading player in European efforts to build an electric vehicles battery industry, needs to raise between $1bn (£800m) and $1.2bn in order to restore the business. Continue reading...

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