Faltering governments will be blamed for famine and conflict abroad, and face stagnation and inflation at home, says climate chief at start of Cop30 Governments failing to shift to a low-carbon economy will be blamed for famine and conflict abroad, and will face stagnation and rising inflation at home, the UN’s climate chief warned on Monday at the start of the Cop30 climate talks. Simon Stiell, the executive secretary of the UN framework convention on climate change, addressed the gathering of ministers and high-ranking officials from nearly 200 countries, in a stark portrayal of the price of failure on the climate crisis. Continue reading...

I hope tonight’s gig will have the same galvanising effect as the 1988 Nelson Mandela concert – and give people courage to speak out about Gaza, says music producer Brian Eno

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More than 50 ships are heading to Gaza to challenge Israel’s illegal blockade and deliver urgent humanitarian aid.

Protesters angered by police violence, parliamentarians’ wages and inflation are staging nationwide demonstrations.

Indonesian students said they will protest at Jakarta's police HQ after a motorcycle rider died when he was hit by a police vehicle.

Conditions are expected to worsen by September, IPC global initiative says, in a ‘race against time’.

Al-Sharif was killed along with Mohammed Qreiqeh two cameramen and an assistant in an Israeli attack on Gaza City.

Who knew that Declan Rice would be able to bend a free-kick like ­Beckham? On the very biggest stage. And not just once, either. On a red-letter night for Arsenal, one to fire dreams of the ultimate triumph, their key midfielder brought the house down; Real Madrid to their knees, as well. It is never wise to write off the Champions League holders, the 15‑time winners, the club that have the patent on voodoo-style comebacks. Surely not this time. Continue reading...

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