The UK government has pledged nearly £22bn for projects to capture and store carbon emissions from energy, industry and hydrogen production. It said the funding for two “carbon capture clusters”…
Iran: Leader defends strikes on Israel in rare public speech
Iran’s missile strikes on Israel were “correct, logical, and lawful”, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told a vast crowd which had gathered to hear him speak in Tehran on Friday.The country’s supreme…
Mexico: First female president takes office
The passing of the presidential sash every six years is always an important and symbolic occasion in Mexico.But on Tuesday, when it was placed over the shoulder of Claudia Sheinbaum…
Mexico: Six migrants die after soldiers open fire
Six migrants have died after soldiers in Mexico opened fire on a vehicle carrying a group of 33 people who were travelling in the south of the country.The Mexican defence…
Belgium: No imminent nuclear threat from Russia, says new Nato chief
Mark Rutte, the new secretary general of Nato, said he does not see any imminent threat of nuclear weapons being used by Russia despite “reckless and irresponsible” rhetoric by the…
Haiti: Gang attack leaves at least 20 dead
At least 20 people including children have been killed after an armed gang attacked a small town in Haiti.Another 50 were wounded as Gran Grif gang members rampaged through Pont-Sondé…
Australia: Man guilty of assault for cable-tying kids
An Australian man who used cable ties to detain children caught swimming in his backyard pool has been found guilty of two counts of aggravated common assault.Images of Matej Radelic,…
Belgium: EU hits China with tariffs in electric car sales battle
Big taxes will be imposed on imports of electric vehicles from China to the EU after the majority of member states backed the plans.The move to introduce tariffs aims to…
USA: Dockworkers suspend ports strike until January
The union representing tens of thousands of dockworkers across the US has agreed to suspend its strike while negotiations continue.Members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) walked out on Tuesday…
DRC: Ferry capsizes on lake leaving 78 dead
At least 78 people have died after a ferry capsized on Lake Kivu, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, just a few hundred metres from its destination.The boat was travelling…