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Energy transition at risk from commodity market fragmentation: IMF
Energy transition at risk from commodity market fragmentation: IMF
by  AFP

Growing geopolitical fragmentation since the invasion of Ukraine has hit commodity markets, threatening to slow the transition to renewable energy as the world looks to combat climate change, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday. The IMF called for greater cooperation to negate the risks of commodity market fragmentation on the energy transition.

EU lawmakers vote to bolster protections for journalists
EU lawmakers vote to bolster protections for journalists
by  AFP

EU lawmakers on Tuesday backed proposals to boost journalistic independence, but stopped short of pushing for a blanket ban on governments spying on reporters. Media watchdog Reporters Without Borders backed the lawmakers' clarifications and called on EU countries to follow their lead.

London Tube workers suspend planned strikes
London Tube workers suspend planned strikes
by  AFP

Workers on the London Underground on Tuesday suspended their latest round of strike action over pay and conditions after a breakthrough in talks. Unions across the UK economy have held strike action since last year to push for better pay and conditions, due to the soaring cost of living.

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