Earth records its hottest year ever in 2024 and passes major climate threshold
WASHINGTON (AP) — Earth records its hottest year ever in 2024 and passes major climate threshold.
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ReutersUS exit from Paris climate deal complicates finance targets, says COP30 head
BRASILIA (Reuters) -Brazil sees an opportunity to amplify the voices of developing nations in upcoming climate finance talks, according to comments on Thursday from the head of the global COP30 summit set to be hosted by the South American nation later this year. The comments from Andre Correa do Lago come as world leaders grapple with the recent withdrawal from the Paris climate accord by the United States, ordered by new U.S. President Donald Trump. Correa do Lago told reporters in Brasilia that negotiations will likely be "harder" at the COP30 summit compared to last year's meetings, when the United States was "engaged in having policies to fight climate change."
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242 mn children's schooling disrupted by climate shocks in 2024: UNICEF
Extreme weather disrupted the schooling of about 242 million children in 85 countries last year -- roughly one in seven students, the UN children's agency reported Thursday, deploring an "overlooked" aspect of the climate crisis.The 242 million figure is a "conservative estimate," the UNICEF report said, citing gaps in the data.
- The Daily Beast
What Jennifer Aniston Says About Obama Affair Rumors
A wild story that Barack Obama is romantically involved with actress Jennifer Aniston has resurfaced amid growing rumors that the former president and his wife Michelle were headed for divorce. The Obama split rumors intensified after Michelle let her husband fly solo at two major presidential events: Jimmy Carter’s funeral, and Donald Trump’s inauguration. On Jimmy Kimmel in October, actress Aniston rejected the gossip after the late-night host handed her an In Touch magazine with a cover that
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China tells Rubio to behave himself in veiled warning
China's veteran foreign minister has issued a veiled warning to America's new secretary of state: Behave yourself. Foreign Minister Wang Yi conveyed the message in a phone call Friday, their first conversation since Marco Rubio's confirmation as President Donald Trump's top diplomat four days earlier. “I hope you will act accordingly,” Wang told Rubio, according to a Foreign Ministry statement, employing a Chinese phrase typically used by a teacher or a boss warning a student or employee to behave and be responsible for their actions.
- The Telegraph
Denmark in ‘crisis mode’ after ‘horrendous’ phone call from Trump demanding to buy Greenland
Denmark is in “crisis mode” after Donald Trump made a direct play for Greenland in a “horrendous” phone call with the country’s prime minister.
- The Telegraph
Drug lord caught in Britain after wife posted holiday snaps online
A wanted drugs cartel chief was trapped in London after his wife’s social media posts about their luxury holidays gave away his location.
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Legendary family-owned soy sauce factory to shut its doors after 111 years
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- Evening Standard
Manchester United told to replace Ruben Amorim with Gary Neville in shock claim: 'He is deeply hurt'
Neville’s only previous managerial experience was a four-month spell at Valencia
- People
Lucy Liu Shares Her 9-Year-Old Son's Sweet Reaction When Attending His First Movie Premiere with Mom: 'I Almost Burst Into Tears'
The 'Red One' actress welcomed her son on Aug. 27, 2015
- Fortune
Singapore’s prime minister warns of a ‘third world war’ if U.S. and China force rest of the world to pick sides
Fortunately, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong thought a full split was unlikely: “I can’t see how a full decoupling can happen at this stage.”
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Olivia Rodrigo is summer ready in a teeny tiny red hot string bikini
Olivia Rodrigo shared a photo on Instagram standing on the beach and wearing a teeny tiny red hot string bikini paired with a snorkel mask and flippers.
- Evening Standard
Ruben Amorim drops hint over Manchester United selection decision as 'plan' confirmed
Red Devils boss facing a dilemma for Fulham trip at a hugely important position
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Leaked video shows school cook trampling food with his FEET
A leaked video from the canteen of a middle school in the city of Xinyu is currently causing outrage in China. The footage shows an employee mashing potatoes. But instead of using kitchen utensils, the man is using a bucket and rubber boots.
- People
Olympic Boxer, Who Won Thailand’s First Gold Medal, Sentenced to Prison for Sexually Assaulting a Minor
Somluck Kamsing continued to deny the allegations and said he will appeal the conviction
- INSIDER
I booked a dreamy 2-week vacation in Bali. I was so disappointed that I ditched my original itinerary after just 3 days.
I had high expectations when planning my dream 2-week trip to Bali. Popular tourist spots let me down, so I changed my itinerary to save the trip.
- The Telegraph
Taiwanese general charged with plotting attacks to help Chinese invasion
A retired Taiwanese general has been accused of plotting to recruit an armed militia that would assist Chinese forces in the event of an invasion.
- BuzzFeed
If Your Pee Looks Or Smells Like This, It's Time To See A Doctor
Your urine can tell you a lot about your health.
- The Telegraph
Man City ‘giant’ Kyle Walker has slipped away and nobody urged him to stay
The rise and fall of Kyle Walker affirms that old truth that even the most successful players cannot be certain that, when their time comes, they can leave in the circumstances that they may feel their achievements in the game deserve.
- The Guardian
‘I was a multimillionaire, I had a beautiful girlfriend, I was unhappy’: the ups and downs of a supertrader
Gary Stevenson grew up poor, got rich in the City – then found himself wrestling with depression. Now he says he’s the only person on the left who really understands the British economy – and the people who wield the power
- Evening Standard
Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal get Sesko boost, Nypan twist; Garnacho to Chelsea latest; shock Man Utd swap deal
Premier League giants eye major deals as the window heats up