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Not nothing, not enough: is the Paris Agreement working?
Climate cooperation is facing a reckoning. Ten years after the landmark Paris Agreement, major polluters are wavering on action while the world fast approaches the deal's safer warming limit.
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Trees, targets and trillions: what's on the agenda at COP30?
This year's United Nations climate summit promises to be symbolic, marking a decade since the Paris Agreement and taking place in the environmentally vulnerable Amazon. But what is actually on the agenda?
Politics
Brazil hopes COP30 in Amazon can unite world for climate action
Brazil is betting its much-hyped climate summit in the Amazon next month can deliver something increasingly rare in a fractured world: proof that nations can still unite to confront a global crisis.
Economy
In bid to save shipyards, US set to charge fees on Chinese ships
An escalating trade war between China and the United States faces another flashpoint Tuesday when Chinese ships will be required to start paying a special fee to dock at US ports.
Politics
US soybean farmers battered by trade row with China
The US soybean harvest is underway and in rural Maryland, farmer Travis Hutchison cracks open a pod to show how a field is nearly dry enough for reaping.
Politics
Hamas and Israel set for hostage and prisoner exchanges
Hamas was set to release all surviving hostages on Monday in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, as US President Donald Trump headed to the region for a peace summit having declared the war "over".
Nature
Who is setting fire to the Amazon?
"Red John" is an old acquaintance of landowners and ranchers in the Brazilian Amazon.
Economy
Mass-produced AI podcasts disrupt a fragile industry
Artificial intelligence now makes it possible to mass-produce podcasts with completely virtual hosts, a development that is disrupting an industry still finding its footing and operating on a fragile business model.
Sports
Bucs down 49ers, Rams hand reeling Ravens fourth straight NFL defeat
Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield piloted the Buccaneers to a 30-19 NFL victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday in a battle of banged-up teams that saw the Bucs improve to 5-1.
Weather
World's coral reefs crossing survival limit: global experts
The world's tropical coral reefs have almost certainly crossed a point of no return as oceans warm beyond a level most can survive, a major scientific report announced on Monday.
Politics
France unveils new government in political crisis
France's President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a new government on Sunday, after marathon talks to cobble together a cabinet and prevent the country from slipping deeper into a political crisis.
Politics
Trump declares Gaza war 'over,' hostages due home
US President Donald Trump declared the Gaza war "over" on Sunday as he headed to the region to host a peace summit, while Hamas prepared to release surviving hostages after two years in captivity.
Sports
Kudus scores as Ghana qualify for 2026 World Cup
Mohammed Kudus scored as Ghana beat Comoros 1-0 in Accra on Sunday to win Group I and become the fifth African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup after Algeria, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia.
Politics
'War is over' in Gaza, Trump says on way to Middle East
US President Donald Trump departed Sunday on a high-stakes peace trip to Israel and Egypt, declaring the "war is over" in Gaza despite uncertainty about what will follow a ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas.
Sports
Rams hand reeling Ravens fourth straight NFL defeat
The Los Angeles Rams shook off a slow start with a quick-fire pair of third-quarter touchdowns to hand the reeling Baltimore Ravens a 17-3 NFL defeat on Sunday.
Scotland stay in contention for 2026 World Cup, Dutch move closer
Scotland ground out a 2-1 home win over Belarus on Sunday to stay in contention for automatic qualification to the 2026 World Cup, while the Netherlands closed in on securing their berth at the tournament with a win over Finland.
Weather
In minutes, Mexico's rains swept away homes and people
Standing near the lifeless body of her sister, Rosalia Ortega is grateful to have found her in the river of mud that suddenly swept away her house as torrential rains pounded this Mexican mountain town.
Sports
Nutty? Security stepped up at World Conker Championships
Competitors at the UK-based World Conker Championships were subject to "airport-style" security after last year's event was plagued by cheating allegations.
Economy
Trump says US 'wants to help China, not hurt it'
President Donald Trump said Sunday the United States wants to help China, not hurt it, striking a conciliatory tone days after threatening an additional 100 percent tariff on the world's second-largest economy.
Politics
Israel declares victory as hostages due home
Israel declared victory on Sunday in its war with Hamas as the militant group prepared to release its surviving hostages, a key step in Donald Trump's Gaza plan hours before he hosts a peace summit in Egypt.
Sports
Germany's Nagelsmann backs Wirtz to 'create lovely moments' at Liverpool
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann on Sunday backed under-fire Liverpool midfielder Florian Wirtz to shine in the Premier League.
Sports
Nervy Scotland edge past Belarus to boost World Cup bid
Scotland edged closer to 2026 World Cup qualification with an unconvincing 2-1 win against Group C makeweights Belarus at Hampden Park on Sunday.
Sports
Scotland take lead in World Cup qualifying group, Dutch move closer
Scotland moved top of their 2026 World Cup qualifying group with a tense 2-1 win at home to Belarus on Sunday, while the Netherlands closed in on securing their berth at the tournament with a comfortable win over Finland.
Politics
Zelensky warns Russia exploiting lack of 'attention' on war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky lobbied his allies for more air defences on Sunday, warning that Russia was "taking advantage" of attention shifting away from the Ukraine war to intensify its bombardment of the country.
Politics
Cameroon's 92-year-old president poised for eighth term
Cameroonians voted Sunday in an election expected to return 92-year-old Paul Biya, the world's oldest serving head of state, to office after 43 years in power.
Politics
Spanish social media star launches new far-right party
A young Spanish EU lawmaker with a huge social media following officially launched his anti-immigration party on Sunday in a further fragmentation and rightward shift in European politics.
Culture
'Tron: Ares' wins N. America box office, but disappoints at $33.5 mn
"Tron: Ares," the latest installment in the Disney sci-fi franchise, debuted atop the North American box office, industry estimates showed Sunday, but analysts said its $33.5 million haul was disappointing given its huge budget.
Politics
Madagascar army installs new chief, president denounces power grab
A Madagascar army unit siding with anti-government protesters installed a new military chief Sunday as President Andry Rajoelina denounced an "attempt to seize power illegally".
Sports
Kiplimo, Feysa power to victory in Chicago
Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo and Ethiopia's Hawi Feysa powered to victories in the Chicago Marathon on Sunday as the annual showpiece took place against a backdrop of escalating tensions in the city caused by President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.
Economy
Automated border checks start in Europe
From Sunday, non-EU travellers entering Europe's Schengen open-borders zone will be photographed and fingerprinted at border crossings, as the European Union rolls out its much-delayed automated border checks.
Politics
Madagascar's president, from coup to calls to quit
Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina first took power in a military-backed coup in 2009 and is now facing demands to quit from a youth-led protest movement backed by an army unit.
Sports
World No. 204 Vacherot in shock after 'crazy' Shanghai triumph
World number 204 Valentin Vacherot said he was in shock Sunday after beating his cousin Arthur Rinderknech 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 to win the Shanghai Masters, becoming the lowest-ranked player to win an ATP 1000 tournament.