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  • Explainer-COP29: What is the latest science on climate change?

    This year's U.N. climate summit - COP29 - is being held during yet another record-breaking year of higher global temperatures, adding pressure to negotiations aimed at curbing climate change. The last global scientific consensus on climate change was released in 2021 through the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, however scientists say that evidence shows global warming and its impacts are unfolding faster than expected. The world may already have hit 1.5 degree Celsius (2.7 F) of warming above the average pre-industrial temperature - a critical threshold beyond which it is at risk of irreversible and extreme climate change, scientists say.

  • Republicans secure red sweep, Trump taps Rubio for secretary of state

    STORY: President-elect Donald Trump's Republican Party will control both houses of Congress when he takes office in January. Republicans had already secured a majority in the U.S. Senate, and Decision Desk HQ on Monday projected they would hold at least 218 seats in the House of Representatives, with eight races yet to be called in last Tuesday’s election. The red sweep will enable Trump to push an agenda slashing taxes and shrinking the federal government. His power will also be backed by a Supreme Court with a 6-3 conservative majority. The new Congress convenes on Jan. 3, before Trump takes office on the 20th. Sources also said on Monday that Trump has selected U.S. Senator Marco Rubio to be his secretary of state. Rubio was arguably the most hawkish option on the shortlist for the post. In the past he has advocated for a muscular foreign policy to deal with America's geopolitical foes, including China, Iran and Cuba. Those views have often contradicted Trump, who has accused past U.S. presidents of leading America into costly and futile wars and has pushed for a more restrained foreign policy. However, Rubio has softened some of his stances over the last several years to align more closely with Trump. The 53-year-old would be the first Latino to serve as America’s top diplomat. By selecting Rubio, Trump may help consolidate gains with Latino voters made in the presidential election last week by sending a clear message that they have a place at the highest levels of his administration.

  • London commuter train firm c2c hails soaring revenue from fare-dodging crackdown

    More than 8,000 penalty fines issued so far in 2024 as passengers warned ‘not to gamble’ on travelling without valid ticket

  • Government proposes testing bathing waters in England and Wales all year round

    Sites currently only tested for dangerous pollution during ‘bathing season’ from May to September

  • The inheritance tax rules you need to know to avoid paying a bill

    One of the big changes made in the government's budget was the decision to make pensions subject to inheritance tax from 2027.

  • Why women are suffering from 'ambition burnout', and how to fix it

    There's a fine line between being motivated to build a successful career and uncontrolled ambition that can end in burnout.

  • Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Mixed Use

    Explore daily insights on the USA TODAY crossword puzzle by Sally Hoelscher. Uncover expert takes and answers in our crossword blog.

  • Real Madrid open to summer offers for six players to balance the losses – report

    According to recent information shared by SPORT, Real Madrid are facing financial challenges that could lead to significant player sales next summer. For that matter, club president Florentino Perez ...

  • What’s on TV tonight: Interior Design Masters for Children in Need, Mary’s Foolproof Dinners, and more

    Interior Design Masters for Children in Need BBC One, 8pm Interior Design Masters takes a leaf out of the DIY SOS playbook (but wisely draws the line at Nick Knowles), introducing a charity angle with this Children in Need special and pairing off six celebrities to refurbish a tired centre for young carers in the West Midlands over two days. Comedian Jon Richardson and model Leomie Anderson are assigned the playroom and arts room, comedians Joanne McNally and Darren Harriott (the latter a local)

  • Rumer Willis Shares Why Her Daughter Louetta Is 'Literally the Coolest Person I Know'

    The actress posted an adorable new Instagram photo of her fashionable toddler wearing a common accessory in a fun, new way

  • Martinook extends goal streak to 4 and Hurricanes spoil Knights' perfect home record with 5-2 win

    LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jordan Martinook scored for the fourth game in a row and the Carolina Hurricanes handed the Vegas Golden Knights their first home loss with a 5-2 victory Monday night.

  • Q3 2024 Nuwellis Inc Earnings Call

    Q3 2024 Nuwellis Inc Earnings Call

  • Questions over Bondi Junction alarm delay; ‘severe storms’ on the way; and Australia’s punk pioneers

    Inquest into April 13 attack at Westfield shopping centre will run for five weeks from April 2025

  • Keke Palmer Recalls How Ryan Murphy ‘Ripped’ Into Her on “Scream Queens” Set

    “It was kind of like I was in the dean’s office,” the actress recalls in her forthcoming memoir

  • Wolf thrilled with Flames' inspired start in 3-1 win over Kings

    CALGARY — After doing it the hard way lately with comeback after comeback, the Calgary Flames finally got off to a better start on Monday and they were justly rewarded.

  • Tyreek Hill plays through wrist injury, scores to end touchdown drought in Dolphins' win over Rams

    INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — It wasn't certain if Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill would be available against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night. Not only did he play, Hill ended the longest touchdown drought of his NFL career in Miami's 23-15 win.

  • Breakaway Georgian region calls emergency security meeting amid protests

    The leader of the Russian-backed breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia called for an emergency security council meeting after protests in the biggest city, Russia's TASS state news agency reported on Tuesday. Russia recognized Abkhazia and another breakaway region, South Ossetia, as independent states in 2008 after Russian troops repelled a Georgian attempt to retake South Ossetia in a five-day war which ended on August 12, 2008.

  • Democrat Ruben Gallego beats far-right Republican Kari Lake to win Arizona senate seat

    Gallego will be the first Latino to represent the state, filling the seat of Democrat turned independent senator Krysten Sinema

  • China military displays upgraded Z-20 helicopter at Zhuhai air show

    With sleek looks mirroring the U.S. UH-60 Black Hawk, the Chinese military's advanced Z-20 helicopter packs a punch but may make its biggest impact at sea, analysts said as it was displayed at China's biggest air show in Zhuhai on Tuesday. State media recently highlighted the first armed assault version of the helicopter, and on Tuesday the military showcased the Z-20J armed naval variant - a key step towards a full-blown anti-submarine platform, the Z-20F. Although China is fielding ever-more advanced warships as part of its long-term military modernisation, it struggles to shield them, including its emerging aircraft carrier fleet, from undersea attacks - a capability already finely honed by many of its rivals.

  • Police uncover £165m forgery network across Europe producing Banksy, Picasso fakes

    Police in Italy said they have successfully broken up a major European criminal network that was forging and selling artwork attributed to some of the biggest names in modern and contemporary art, including Banksy and Andy Warhol. Over 2,100 pieces of forged artwork were recovered, which were supposedly by Banksy, Salvador Dalí, Gustav Klimt, Joan Miró, Andy Warhol, and Pablo Picasso, and were potentially worth about €200m (£165m).