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German travel group TUI books record year for sales
German travel group TUI books record year for sales
Economy
by  AFP

The world's largest tourism operator TUI said Wednesday it had seen record sales on the back of a strong 2023 summer season and signalled confidence for the coming year. The return to form came on the back of record sales totalling 20.7 billion euros, a 25-percent increase on the previous year.

COP28 fossil fuel debate sizzles as world marks record hot year
COP28 fossil fuel debate sizzles as world marks record hot year
Economy
by  AFP

With 2023 confirmed to be the hottest year on record by Europe's climate monitor, the temperature was also rising on Wednesday for negotiators thrashing out the thorny issue of fossil fuels at COP28 in Dubai. Europe's climate monitor on Wednesday said this year will be the hottest in recorded history after November became the sixth record-breaking month in a row.