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Filipina youth activist brings fight for climate finance justice to COP27
A fierce defender of climate voices from the world's developing countries, Mitzi Jonelle Tan has brought her call for climate justice to the COP27 summit in Egypt. Since then, she has been at the forefront of the fight for climate justice in her home country and beyond.
'A terrible explosion': Polish village shaken after missile blast
When a blast jolted a small Polish village near the Ukrainian border, resident Joanna Magus's first thought was that something had happened at the nearby grain drying facility. Poland's foreign ministry said the blast occurred at 1440 GMT on Tuesday, and residents said it hit a local grain drying facility, near a school.
Indonesia proposes nickel producer bloc at Canada G20 talks
Indonesia has proposed the establishment of a bloc of the world's top nickel producers similar to the oil cartel OPEC in talks with Canada, its investment minister said. The Southeast Asian nation is the world's top nickel producer, while Canada is also a major producer of the mineral, according to United States Geological Survey data.
Russia accuses Ukraine of Poland missile blast
Russia on Wednesday accused Ukraine of a deadly blast in Poland, with Belgium saying it was probably caused by Kyiv's air defences firing at Moscow's incoming missiles. The conflict has caused deep unease in Poland where memories of Soviet domination are still raw.
Indonesian leader says negotiations on G20 declaration 'very tough'
Indonesia's president said Wednesday that negotiations for a joint G20 summit declaration were extremely difficult, but hailed the leaders' agreement. Widodo handed over the G20 chair to New Delhi, which maintains strong economic ties with Moscow, at a ceremony with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday. dsa-agn-jfx/arb/dva
Iran issues new death sentence as protests enter third month
Iran issued a second death sentence in three days and clashes killed at least six people as women-led protests over Mahsa Amini's death in custody entered a third month Wednesday. It came three days after a court issued the first death sentence in connection with the protest movement that has shaken the Islamic republic's clerical leadership.
UK inflation accelerates to 41-year peak
British inflation has jumped to a 41-year high on soaring energy and food bills in a worsening cost-of-living crisis, data showed Wednesday on the eve of a key budget.
UK householders face squeeze as budget looms
Thursday's government budget is unlikely to be uppermost in the minds of people enjoying the annual light show on the seafront promenade of Blackpool. Some 3.5 million people flock to Blackpool for its Illuminations, the free light show that starts in September and runs to the end of January.
Liftoff! NASA successfully launches mega Moon rocket
NASA launched the most powerful rocket ever built on a journey to the Moon on Wednesday, in a spectacular blaze of light and sound that marked the start of the space agency's new flagship program, Artemis. - 'Extremely excited' - About 100,000 people were expected on the coast to watch the launch, with the rocket promising to light up the night sky.
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