UN slams COP28 'posturing' as fossil fuel debate sizzles
UN climate chief Simon Stiell on Wednesday accused nations of "posturing" at the COP28 talks in Dubai, raising the temperature on negotiators sparring over the thorny issue of fossil fuels.
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German travel group TUI books record year for sales
The world's largest tourism operator TUI said Wednesday it had seen record sales on the back of a strong 2023 summer season and signalled confidence for the coming year.
Read moreBangladesh 172 all out against New Zealand after rare dismissal
Mushfiqur Rahim became just the second batsman in Test history to be dismissed for obstructing the field as Bangladesh were bowled out for 172 on the first day of the second Test against New Zealand on Wednesday in Dhaka.
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Israeli forces battle Hamas in main southern Gaza city
Israeli forces battled Hamas militants in Gaza's main southern city on Wednesday in some of the most intense combat of the two-month-old war sparked by the October 7 attacks.
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Got to have faith: religion finds its moment at COP28
From meditation to spiritual guidance to indigenous hymns, the vibe in the "faith pavilion" at COP28 is a little different to elsewhere at the high-stakes UN climate talks in Dubai.
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Former champion Wozniacki handed Australian Open wildcard
Caroline Wozniacki was awarded a wildcard to the Australian Open on Wednesday as the 2018 champion returns to Melbourne for the first time in four years.
Read moreBangladesh reeling at 149-8 after rare dismissal
Mushfiqur Rahim became just the second batsman in Test history to be dismissed for obstructing the field as Bangladesh were left reeling on 149-8 at tea on the first day of the second Test against New Zealand on Wednesday.
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COP28 fossil fuel debate sizzles as world marks record hot year
With 2023 confirmed to be the hottest year on record by Europe's climate monitor, the temperature was also rising on Wednesday for negotiators thrashing out the thorny issue of fossil fuels at COP28 in Dubai.
Read moreMarkets on front foot as US jobs data provide new rate cheer
Equities rose Wednesday after a tepid start to the week as data pointing to a softening US labour market restoked hopes the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in the new year.
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'Perfect ending' as Canada star Sinclair bows out
Canada striker Christine Sinclair made an emotional farewell to international football on Tuesday, bringing the curtain down on a dazzling career that saw her amass a world record 190 goals.
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