Dozens of world leaders, including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, gather in Azerbaijan for COP29, with notable absences from powerful and polluting economies such as the US, China, India, and France. Despite concerns over US unity on climate action following Donald Trump’s election, Washington reassures countries that efforts will continue. The main focus of the summit is securing increased funding for climate action in developing countries, with disagreements over the amount and sources of financing hindering progress.
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Govts scramble to evacuate citizens from Israel and Iran
Governments worldwide are evacuating thousands of their citizens due to the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, as Israel targets Iranian facilities with airstrikes, prompting retaliatory missile fire from Tehran. Countries like the US, China, and various European nations are organizing repatriation efforts, often using neighboring borders for safe passage as airspace remains closed. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Countries are helping their people leave Israel and Iran because there is a big fight happening, and...
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