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Grapes of wrath: Albania winemakers struggle with warmer world
Grapes of wrath: Albania winemakers struggle with warmer world
by  AFP

The famously talented winemakers of Mirdita, high in the mountains of northern Albania, have never been so worried. Like Barllokgjonaj, many winemakers across northern Albania are struggling to adapt to a warmer world and all that comes with it.

Austria designer farm stands out in struggling field
Austria designer farm stands out in struggling field
by  AFP

In idyllic western Austria, Ingo Metzler's goat breeding farm with its striking light wood panelling and big glass facades sets itself apart, aiming to survive in a sector in crisis. - 'Prestige' - Today the Metzler farm -- sporting solar panels and wood panelling from spruce trees from the region -- attracts visitors.

IMF agrees funding boost, extra Africa board seat
IMF agrees funding boost, extra Africa board seat
by  AFP

The IMF announced Saturday member nations agreed to increase their contributions to the global lender and give sub-Saharan Africa a third seat on its executive board at its first meetings on the continent since 1973. While voting shares were not changed, the IMF agreed to expand its executive board from 24 to 25 members to give Africa another seat.

Africa hears pledges but little action at IMF-World Bank talks
Africa hears pledges but little action at IMF-World Bank talks
by  AFP

Pummelled by debt, poverty and natural disasters, African nations heard many pledges of support but saw little action at the first IMF-World Bank talks to be held on their soil since 1973. The World Bank has provided nearly $20 billion to Kyiv since the start of the war in late February 2022.

Biden unveils 'hydrogen hubs' in push for 2024
Biden unveils 'hydrogen hubs' in push for 2024
by  AFP

President Joe Biden announced new "hydrogen hubs" across the United States on Friday as part of efforts to boost the economy with green energy ahead of the 2024 election. Biden, who is neck and neck with his likely rival next year, Republican Donald Trump, has made green energy a key part of his "Bidenomics" plan to revive US industry and create jobs.

US health care provider, unions reach strike deal
US health care provider, unions reach strike deal
by  AFP

US health care provider Kaiser Permanente and unions representing tens of thousands of its staff said Friday they had reached a tentative deal to end what was billed as the sector's biggest ever strike.

US auto union warns of more last-minute strikes as Detroit talks drag
US auto union warns of more last-minute strikes as Detroit talks drag
by  AFP

The US auto workers union announced Friday no new strike targets, but the group's president said the labor action had entered a new stage involving last-minute walkouts. "We're entering a new phase of this fight, and it demands a new approach," United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain said in a webcast briefing.

US banks rise on results, but warn on inflation and wars
US banks rise on results, but warn on inflation and wars
by  AFP

Shares of US banks jumped Friday following strong results, but executives cautioned that beneficial industry conditions were moderating and said wars in Ukraine and the Middle East adding uncertainty. "My caution is that we are facing so many uncertainties out there," he said.