Compromise Reached at COP30 Without Addressing Fossil Fuels; Israel Strikes Gaza Amid Soldier Attacks and UK Proposes Ukraine Peace Plan
Countries Reach Compromise Climate Deal at COP30 Without Addressing Fossil Fuels
At COP30, countries have agreed on a draft deal aimed at accelerating climate action. However, the compromise text notably omits any mention of fossil fuels, reflecting ongoing tensions between nations regarding energy transitions and economic dependencies.
- COP30: Countries reach draft deal to help speed up climate action — Sky News
- Countries agree compromise climate deal at COP30 – but omit mention of fossil fuels — Sky News
Israel launches strikes on Gaza, kills at least 22 Palestinians amid reports of soldier attacks
Israeli forces have launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip in response to recent reports of soldiers attacking targets. The strikes have resulted in at least 22 Palestinian casualties, according to medical and civil defence officials.
- Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 22 Palestinians, medical and civil defence officials say — BBC News
- Israel striking Hamas targets in Gaza after reports soldiers attacked — Sky News
- Israel launches strikes on Gaza in further test of fragile ceasefire — Sky News
US Insists It Authored Ukraine Peace Plan Amid Russian ‘Wish List’ Claims
The US maintains its role in developing the peace plan for Ukraine, denying that it was a Russian draft. Talks aimed at ending the war are set to proceed despite disputes over the document’s origins.
- US insists it authored Ukraine peace plan after claims of Russian ‘wish list’ — BBC News
- US insists it authored Ukraine peace plan ahead of talks on ending war — BBC News
‘Andrew should give evidence’ and Reeves prepares for Budget
BBC News reports on the possibility of Andrew being called to give evidence, alongside discussions surrounding Reeves and the upcoming budget.
- ‘Andrew should give evidence’ and Reeves prepares for Budget — BBC News
- ‘Andrew should give evidence’ and Reeves discusses Budget — BBC News
Titanic passenger’s watch sells for record £1.78m at auction
The pocket watch of a Titanic passenger has sold for an unprecedented £1.78 million at auction, marking the highest price ever fetched for an item from the ill-fated ship.
- Titanic passenger’s watch sold for record sum — Sky News
- Titanic passenger’s watch sells for record £1.78m at auction — BBC News
Drone Sightings Force Temporary Closures at Eindhoven Airport
Multiple drone sightings prompted temporary flight restrictions and airport closures near the Dutch city of Eindhoven, halting air traffic as authorities investigated the unmanned aerial vehicles’ presence.
- Drones sightings halt air traffic near Dutch city of Eindhoven — BBC News
- Flights at Eindhoven Airport resume after drone sightings — Sky News
Starmer’s Diplomatic Whack-a-Mole with the US: A Balancing Act
Sky News reports that Prime Minister Keir Starmer is ‘playing whack-a-mole’ in his efforts to maintain strong ties with the United States amidst shifting political landscapes and policy disagreements. While these diplomatic maneuvers may help keep key allies on side, questions remain about their long-term effectiveness.
Struggling Energy Supplier Ovo Faces Hundreds of Job Cuts
The UK energy supplier Ovo, which has been struggling financially, is set to announce plans to cut hundreds of jobs in an effort to weather the crisis. The job losses are part of a broader restructuring plan aimed at reducing costs and improving the company’s financial stability.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Attempts to Escape in Jail with Soldering Iron
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro attempted an escape from jail using a soldering iron to tamper with his ankle monitor, according to court documents alleging the ‘escape attempt’. Bolsonaro was recently arrested as authorities deemed him a flight risk.
- Jair Bolsonaro arrested after being deemed a flight risk — BBC News
- Ex-Brazil president ‘tried to open ankle monitor’ with soldering iron in ‘escape attempt’ — Sky News
European Leaders Race to Develop Counterplan Amid US-Russia Proposal for Ukraine
European Union leaders are urgently working to formulate a response to the proposed peace plan between the United States and Russia aimed at resolving the conflict in Ukraine, as tensions continue to escalate.
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