65 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...

Politics

77 minutes ago Hearts v Celtic injury news: Three ruled out of Tynecastle clash as Brendan Rodgers handed striker boost

Hearts welcome Celtic to Edinburgh this week as the two sides battle it out for a vital three points in the Scottish Premiership.

Events

81 minutes ago Lionel Messi set for Inter Miami reunion with former Liverpool star as his new manager

Javier Mascherano is set to become the new head coach of Inter Miami, with the MLS side turning to the former Barcelona midfielder to lead the club following their recent playoff exit

Society

92 minutes ago BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024 Odds: SPOTY favourites, date and venue

It’s that time of the year again - as the BBC celebrate 12 months of sporting excellence.

Politics

98 minutes ago UK beggar gang take shifts cashing in thousands from scared drivers at traffic lights

Councillor Garry Perry said that while some beggars are genuine, the ones stationed at this junction are 'organised' and have been witnessed doing a shift handover

Events

1 hour ago What APT rule changes mean for Premier League clubs as Manchester City handed blow

The Premier League managed to pass a motion for amendments to APT with a 16 majority on Friday morning

Politics

1 hour ago Stirling rugby stars set to step out for Scotland in crunch Wallabies clash

A pair of Scotland rugby stars will be hoping to help the side to success over Australia at Murrayfield on Sunday as the Autumn Nations Series rounds to a close.

Politics

1 hour ago 'I'm a recruiter – this Google hack finds best jobs that aren't listed on major sites'

Lee Harding has spent almost 20 years in the recruitment industry and he's seen first hand how not all job vacancies are advertised on popular job sites - but there is a way to find them

Technology

1 hour ago Look out kid: ecstatic reactions to Bob Dylan biopic mean Timothée Chalamet may break Oscars record

The actor gives ‘the performance of the year’ in A Complete Unknown according to one early reviewer. If Academy voters agree, he would be the youngest leading actor winner in Oscars historyA Complete Unknown, James Mangold’s biopic about Bob Dylan, finished filming five months ago. Shortly afterwards, the studio behind the film moved its release date forward to this Christmas – meaning it is in contention for next year’s awards.Such confidence looks to have been well placed as after an early screening of the film in Hollywood this week, it has won rave reviews on social media. “Timothée Chalamet slides into Bob Dylan with an effortless yet focused determination,” wrote Variety’s senior awards editor, Clayton Davis. “He is fearless in some hypnotic moments.” Continue reading...

Politics

1 hour 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.

Economics