37 h. ago Trump abandoning the climate opens door for China, says Paris deal chief

As the Cop30 climate conference opens in Brazil and 10 years after the key deal she brokered, Christiana Figueres speaks to Nick Ferris about why Beijing is stealing a march on the West when it comers to renewable energy – and why she is confident that the US will eventually return to the climate fold

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9 d. ago As Trump’s Gaza plan unravels, what’s next for the Middle East? Join live Q&A with Bel Trew

With tensions rising once more and the US rushing to uphold its fragile deal, chief international correspondent Bel Trew will answer readers’ questions on what – if anything – is achievable for the Middle East under the current framework

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1 week ago Ukraine reports fresh Russian attacks and says Moscow has used ‘secret’ missile in recent months – Europe live

The development of the 9M729 cruise missile prompted Donald Trump to abandon a nuclear arms control pact with Moscow during his first termOver in Lithuania, Vilnius airport had to briefly close again last night after more smuggling balloons were reported, causing further disruption for passengers – just days after the Lithuanian government vowed to do whatever it takes to stop them from coming.The restrictions were in place for around three hours, disrupting several flights; the fifth incident in the last 10 days. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Ukraine reports fresh Russian attacks amid reports Moscow used ‘secret’ missile in recent months – Europe live

The development of the 9M729 cruise missile prompted Donald Trump to abandon a nuclear arms control pact with Moscow during his first termUkraine has reported another series of attacks from Russia overnight, including a strike on the north-eastern Ukrainian city of Sumy, which injured at least 11 residents, local authorities said.The Sumy region borders Russia and has been under constant attack from drones and missiles, Reuters reported. The emergency services said on the Telegram messenger service that Russia had struck a residential multistorey building, private houses and infrastructure facilities. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Labour cannot outlaw smoking and vaping in Northern Ireland because its tobacco ban breaches the EU Brexit deal, warns former law chief

John Larkin KC said the Tobacco and Vapes Bill currently going through Parliament will be 'run aground' by the Windsor Framework agreed by Rishi Sunak in 2023.

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3 w. ago Marco Rubio betrayed drug gang informants to seal El Salvador prison deal, report says

Trump administration allegedly agreed to abandon confidential informants protected by US government in an effort to ink CECOT deal

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3 w. ago Donald Trump 'will never be abandoned by Melania' for chilling reason, says ex

A former aide of Melania Trump has said the First Lady will never leave her husband US President Donald Trump for one chilling reason - because she 'knew who she married'

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