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    'Death sentence': low-lying nations implore faster action on climate at U.N.

    Environment · 5:55 PM UTC

    Faced with what they see as an existential threat, leaders from low-lying and island nations implored rich countries at the United Nations General Assembly this week to act more forcefully against a warming planet.

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    Quad leaders to deliver on vaccines, infrastructure, tech-U.S. official
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    U.S. fallout over Kabul drone strike grows with plans for multiple probes
    China
    Evergrande bondholders run out of hope for coupon payment on Thursday -source
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    Investors look ahead to rate hikes with Fed tapering plan all but certain
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    U.S. special envoy to Haiti quits over 'inhumane' migrant deportations
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    EXCLUSIVE Google offers to settle EU antitrust probe into digital advertising - source
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    Migrant camps along the U.S.-Mexico border balloon as most pathways to asylum shut down under President Biden.

    Europe

    Europe · 4:58 PM UTC

    Lava, smoke and ash cover La Palma as volcano threatens banana crop

    Jets of red hot lava shot into the sky on Spain's La Palma on Thursday as a huge cloud of toxic ash drifted from the Cumbre Vieja volcano toward the mainland and jeopardised the island's economically crucial banana crops.

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    EU countries struggle to agree approach to COP26 climate talks
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    Ukrainian lawmakers pass law on oligarchs after assassination attempt
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    SPD's Scholz offers steel sector help as German election race tightens
    Europe
    Russian spy chief accuses Britain of lies after latest nerve attack charge

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    "Reasonably good" September jobs starts Fed taper. Is another dud coming?
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    How the Fed's policy statement has changed this year
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    U.S. household wealth rose to record $141.7 trillion in Q2, Fed says
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    U.S. 'pink sheets' in shakeup as securities regulator looks to stamp out fraud

    United States

    United States
    White House analysis says wealthy Americans pay far less in taxes than others
    United States
    Schumer, Pelosi announce tentative revenue deal for Biden's social agenda
    United States
    Search for Gabby Petito's fiance in Florida wilderness enters sixth day
    United States
    Unruly U.S. airline passenger incidents fall but still too high, regulator says

    Asia Pacific

    Asia Pacific
    Islamic State uses Taliban's own tactics to attack Afghanistan's new rulers
    Asia Pacific
    Taiwan jets scramble again as China air force enters air defence zone
    Asia Pacific
    Blinken says U.S. soon will release new strategy for Indo-Pacific region
    Asia Pacific
    UN commissioner urges international effort on Myanmar 'before it is too late'

    Health

    Health
    Valneva expands trials on COVID-19 vaccine candidate
    Health
    EU drugs regulator to decide on Pfizer vaccine booster in early October
    Health
    Delta Air says employee vaccination rate against COVID-19 rises to 82%
    Health
    Moderna chief executive sees pandemic over in a year - newspaper

    Sustainable Business

    Sustainable Business · 11:39 AM UTC

    Analysis: China's pledge to cut project finance is the 'new normal' for coal

    Australia and Indonesia, the world's biggest coal exporters, face an accelerated decline in global demand for their coal shipments after China said it would stop building coal-fired power plants overseas, analysts, environmental groups and industry officials said.

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    Honeywell, Wood aim to make sustainable aviation fuel cleaner
    Sustainable Business
    JPMorgan agrees to pay $15.7 mln to settle spoofing lawsuit
    Sustainable Business
    Exclusive: Centrica, Nestle, Swatch among companies exposed to physical climate risks - investors
    Sustainable Business
    VW culture to blame for silence over emissions scandal, ex-manager says in trial

    China

    China
    EXCLUSIVE Bank of England's Woods cautiously optimistic Evergrande "won't go badly wrong"
    China
    Yum China CEO says to focus store expansion on smaller cities
    China
    StanChart says Evergrande crisis doesn't dent enthusiasm for China
    China
    Minmetals unit flags China rare earths restructuring

    Environment

    Environment
    Biden administration takes aim at climate warming gas
    Environment
    Exclusive: Centrica, Nestle, Swatch among companies exposed to physical climate risks - investors
    Environment
    In U.N. climate push, UK PM disputes Kermit: 'It is easy to be green'
    Environment
    New WHO air-quality guidelines aim to cut deaths linked to fossil fuels

    Technology

    Technology
    EXCLUSIVE Big Tech targeted by U.S. and EU in draft memo ahead of tech and trade meeting
    Technology
    EXCLUSIVE Google offers to settle EU antitrust probe into digital advertising - source
    Technology
    Twitter rolls out bitcoin tipping, safety features in product push
    Technology
    EU plans one mobile charging port for all, in setback for Apple

    Middle East

    Middle East
    Analysis: Who pays? Lebanon faces tough question in IMF bailout bid
    Middle East
    U.S. says window open for Iran nuclear talks, but not forever
    Middle East
    Saudis enjoy Red Sea cruises as kingdom opens up tourism sector
    Middle East
    Yemen's Houthis near Marib city, eyeing Yemen gas and oil fields

    Energy

    Energy
    EXCLUSIVE Conoco offers to sell some secondary U.S. oil acreage -document
    Energy
    BP closes UK gas stations due to truck shortages
    Energy
    Analysis: China's pledge to cut project finance is the 'new normal' for coal
    Energy
    Don't panic buy, Britain tells consumers as BP shuts gas stations

    Americas

    Americas
    Venezuela spoiler candidates pose threat to opposition in regional vote
    Americas
    U.S. special envoy for Haiti resigns amid deportations -report
    Americas
    Brazil raises interest rates, signals third big hike next month
    Americas
    All countries should be consulted about UK inclusion in USMCA pact - Mexican president

    Sports

    Sports
    Miami given May 8 date for debut F1 race
    Sports
    Koepka, DeChambeau feud simmers as Ryder Cup prepares to tee off
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    Sabres strip captain title from Jack Eichel
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    USOPC will require COVID-19 vaccine for all US athletes at Beijing Games

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