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IEA sees global energy emissions peaking in 2025
IEA sees global energy emissions peaking in 2025
by  AFP

The International Energy Agency said Thursday it believes global energy emissions will peak in 2025 as surging prices due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine propel investment in renewables.

In eastern Ukraine, the plight of another Volodymyr Zelensky
In eastern Ukraine, the plight of another Volodymyr Zelensky
by  AFP

When occupying Russian forces came knocking on doors in his small village in east Ukraine in late April to check the identities of residents, 64-year-old retiree Volodymyr Zelensky was terrified. Zelenska returned home after Kyiv's forces expelled the Russians from the village late last month.

Hong Kong finance chief contracts Covid ahead of banking summit
Hong Kong finance chief contracts Covid ahead of banking summit
by  AFP

Hong Kong's finance chief could have to miss an upcoming global banking summit in the city, after his office revealed Thursday he had tested positive for the coronavirus. Global banking chiefs will have a taste of Hong Kong's existing pandemic curbs next week at the summit in the Four Seasons hotel, although certain rules will be relaxed.

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