Oil giant Shell wins appeal on landmark emissions ruling
Dutch appeals court agrees Shell must act to protect climate but dismisses stipulated emissions cut.
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Several killed in Israeli air attack in northern Lebanon
Several people have been killed in an Israeli air attack in north Lebanon that hit…
China’s Alibaba releases AI search tool for small businesses in Europe and the Americas
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba unveiled an artificial intelligence-powered search engine for small businesses in Europe…
Germany sets early election date for February after collapse of the ruling coalition
The date for the German federal election has been set for February 23, earlier than…
Why sectarian tensions continue to simmer in Pakistan’s Kurram district
Pakistani authorities struggle to control months of tit-for-tat attacks between Shia and Sunni tribes in…
Unrest in Amsterdam as further arrests made over Maccabi clashes
The city council will hold an emergency debate over violence around last week’s UEFA match…
Court ruling is setback for Italy’s plan to send asylum seekers to Albania
Under the deal, people from ‘safe’ countries are to be held in Albania while their…
Video: Israeli attack kills Palestinians in Gaza ‘safe zone’ tent cafe
An Israeli drone attack hit a tent cafe in an area designated as ‘safe zone’…
Fifth storm in less than a month bears down on the Philippines
Some 20 major storms hit the archipelago or its waters each year, but they are…
Refugees on front lines of global climate crisis, warns UN
Climate hazards helping to double the number of displaced people to 120 million, UNHCR reports.
China’s biggest shopping event of the year exceeds low expectations
The Singles’ Day shopping festival saw consumers spend more than expected in what’s otherwise been…
CNBC Daily Open: Best to stay prudent even in the postelection afterglow
It remains to be seen if the postelection market rally will fizzle out once the…
Oil giant Shell wins appeal against landmark Dutch climate ruling to slash emissions
A Dutch court on Tuesday ruled to dismiss a landmark climate ruling against Shell, which…
Trump expected to pick Florida Senator Rubio as top diplomat, reports say
US Senator Marco Rubio is known for his hawkish views on China and staunch support…
New Zealand PM apologises to victims of abuse in state and church care
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has issued an apology to survivors of abuse in…
Want status in Nigeria? An informal iPhone market offers dreams and despair
In Computer Village in Lagos, resellers spruce up old devices for those seeking the coveted…
Ruud van Nistelrooy exits Manchester United as Amorim takes over
The interim head coach leaves after leading United in four games as new manager Ruben…
SoftBank posts blowout quarterly gains at Vision Fund tech arm
The company lodged a steep quarterly increase on Vision Fund gains after swinging back to…
Israeli attack on town in Lebanon’s far north kills 14 people: Mayor
Israeli missile destroys residential building in Ain Yaaqoub, where refugees and displaced people had fled…
Bitcoin nears $90,000 as investors eye crypto-friendly Trump administration
The world’s most popular cryptocurrency has gained more than 30 percent since the US presidential…
