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Renewables help offset rise in coal emissions, IEA says

Renewables help offset rise in coal emissions, IEA says

A jump in renewables and efficiency efforts helped blunt a feared runaway in carbon emissions growth from a surge in coal use last year due to the global energy crisis, the IEA said Thursday, even if CO2 emissions hit a new record.

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Sunken Philippine tanker leaks industrial fuel oil into sea

Sunken Philippine tanker leaks industrial fuel oil into sea

A sunken Philippine tanker carrying 800,000 litres (210,000 gallons) of industrial fuel oil has leaked some of its cargo into the sea, authorities said Thursday, as they raced to find the vessel and contain the spill.

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Vanuatu quest for ICJ climate ruling backed by 100 nations

Vanuatu quest for ICJ climate ruling backed by 100 nations

More than 100 countries have backed a plan by Vanuatu to enlist the UN's top court in tackling climate change, after what the nation's officials on Thursday described as a "herculean" diplomatic effort.

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Europe's top prosecutor sets sights on Russia sanctions-busters

Europe's top prosecutor sets sights on Russia sanctions-busters

Europe's chief prosecutor Laura Codruta Kovesi is already investigating frauds that allegedly cost EU taxpayers 14 billion euros -- now she wants to go after the smugglers undermining sanctions against Russia.

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Eskom: South Africa's fallen energy giant

Eskom: South Africa's fallen energy giant

It was once a source of national pride -- an award-winning firm that powered South Africa's mining boom and later brought electricity to black communities left behind by apartheid.

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'Fix the system': Indonesia parents seek justice after cough syrup crisis

'Fix the system': Indonesia parents seek justice after cough syrup crisis

Dinosaur-themed birthday decorations still hang on the walls of Safitri Puspa Rani's Indonesian home, where the family celebrated their youngest son's birthday last year.

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Australia collapse to 197 all out as India take six wickets for 11

Australia collapse to 197 all out as India take six wickets for 11

Australia lost their last six first innings wickets for just 11 runs on Thursday as they collapsed to 197 all out on the second morning of the third Test against India.

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Tiny Welsh island wins world stargazing fame

Tiny Welsh island wins world stargazing fame

Night falls over Ynys Enlli. The remote Welsh island's sky turns impossibly black.

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SpaceX Dragon crew blasts off for International Space Station

SpaceX Dragon crew blasts off for International Space Station

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted off on Thursday to the International Space Station carrying two NASA astronauts, a Russian cosmonaut and the second Emirati to voyage to space.

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Joni Mitchell honored at star-studded concert gala

Joni Mitchell honored at star-studded concert gala

Artists spanning the genres came together Wednesday to celebrate the peerless Joni Mitchell, honoring her vast contributions to popular song.

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