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Most countries 'woefully unprepared' for changing climate: analysis
Major economies such as India, Brazil and Russia face "cascading" crises driven by climate change such as food insecurity, energy shortages and civil unrest, an industry analysis warned Thursday.
Mario Draghi, the man credited with saving the eurozone in 2012 at the height of the debt crisis, may now be tapped to help one of its weakest links, Italy.
Mario Draghi, credited with helping save the eurozone as head of the European Central Bank, presided over a remarkable period of unity as Italy's premier before falling foul of its notoriously unstable political system. He was named to head the European Central Bank (ECB) in November 2011 when a near-bankruptcy situation in Italy risked triggering the collapse of the entire eurozone.
Angry Iraq mourns dead from shelling blamed on Turkey
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi declared a day of national mourning Thursday after nine holidaymakers were killed in the bombardment of a Kurdish hill village he blamed on neighbouring Turkey.
Italy's Draghi resigns after coalition implodes
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi resigned Thursday after efforts to bring the country's fractious parties to heel failed, kicking off a snap election campaign which could bring the hard right to power. Based on current polls, a rightist alliance led by Giorgia Meloni's post-fascist Brothers of Italy party would comfortably win a snap election.
UK's Tempest fighter project soars as European rival remains in limbo
Britain's future combat fighter jet project Tempest soared this week past a key barrier at Farnborough Airshow 2022, but Europe's rival FCAS concept is stuck in limbo. - Not far off - In stark contrast to Tempest, Europe's Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project, backed mostly by France and Germany, faced stagnation over the last year.
Feisty De Klerk looking to 'irritate' fellow Springboks in Japan
Rugby World Cup winner Faf de Klerk said Thursday he wants to "irritate" his fellow Springboks in Japan after becoming the latest South African to join the country's ambitious league. De Klerk famously stripped down to a pair of South African-flagged swimming briefs to celebrate his country's World Cup win, and he said he would "see if we can't get some Canon Eagles swimwear for the whole team".
Ukrainians in limbo at Polish refugee centre
Kyrill is killing time. The belief is that four months is enough time for the refugees to settle in and become self-sufficient, with a job and their own place.
Fans return as Comic-Con awaits new 'Thrones' and 'Rings' shows
Tens of thousands of cosplaying fans will converge on San Diego Thursday for the first full-scale Comic-Con in three years, with new "Lord of the Rings" and "Game of Thrones" TV series set to be unveiled at the world's most famous pop culture gathering.
Across Haiti, fuel shortages and power outages bring life to a halt
With gang violence racking Haiti's capital, other cities across the island nation face another major issue: a shortage of both fuel and electricity threatens daily life for millions. For those who cannot afford their own generator, daily life has become a headache.
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