World leaders gathered at the G20 summit in South Africa have issued a joint declaration addressing climate change and other global challenges, despite opposition from the United States, which is boycotting the meeting...
How major polluters influence COP30 from behind the scenes | DW News
Some of the world’s most polluting companies skipped the big stages at COP30, but not the spotlight. From financing concerts to sponsoring media coverage, major polluters are influencing the climate talks from behind...
Taiwan rolls out ‘crisis guide’ as island braces for disasters and China threats • FRANCE 24
In Taiwan, the population is preparing for crisis. A detailed booklet on how to respond in the event of an “attack by China” has been distributed in mailboxes, with an entire chapter dedicated to “monitoring enemy...
Chancellor using mansplaining claims as ‘smokescreen’ ahead of Budget, says senior Tory
The shadow chancellor has rejected claims from Chancellor Rachel Reeves that men have "mansplained" economics to her. Ms Reeves said she had been patronised by men telling her how to run the economy. Sir Mel...
A week of art milestones: Frida Kahlo, Gustav Klimt masterpieces smash records • FRANCE 24 English
It’s been a major sales week for the art market in New York, with a Gustav Klimt portrait fetching more than $236 million on Tuesday, making it the second-most expensive painting ever sold at auction, and a surrealist...
COP30 climate deal falls short sidestepping fossil fuels • FRANCE 24 English
After running a day overtime, delegates at COP30, the United Nations climate summit in Belém, Brazil, finally reached a deal on a final agreement, but one that falls well short of the high expectations held by many...