Eye-catching climate donations put spotlight on China at COP climate talks
The oil-rich UAE aimed to slough off criticism about its role leading the U.N. climate talks with a $100 million pledge to aid poorer, climate-stricken countries.
UK energy chief reveals Cabinet split over Bidenomics
Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho says increased US green subsidies are a ‘welcome thing’ for the UK, just months after colleagues slammed the plans as ‘protectionist.’
Global deal to phase out fossil fuels is in trouble
UAE officials running the talks are warning it may be impractical to call for the complete death of fossil fuels — infuriating activists and vulnerable countries.
COP28’s success judged on challenging fossil fuel industry, UN official says
UAE has caused controversy by nominating the head of its national oil company as the event’s president.
Israel and Hamas extend truce by a day
The announcement came hours before gunmen killed 3 in a shooting attack in Jerusalem.
Benny Gantz eyes his moment to topple Israel’s Netanyahu
The former defense minister is emerging as the most likely candidate to call time on Netanyahu’s long political career.