Draft UN nature deal calls to protect 30% of planet by 2030
A UN nature deal proposed Sunday calls to protect at least 30 percent of the planet by 2030 and asks rich countries to stump up $30 billion in yearly aid for developing nations to save their ecosystems.
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Ukraine Jews mark 'Festival of Lights' amid blackouts
War-weary Ukrainian Jews gathered on Sunday for prayer and candle-lighting ceremonies to kick off Hannukah, the so-called Festival of Lights, vowing to overcome blackouts caused by persistent Russian bombardment.
Read moreS.Africa's ruling party votes in tightening race for new leader
Voting to elect a new leader of South Africa's ruling party started late Sunday, with the race tightening between President Cyril Ramaphosa and his former health minister Zweli Mkhize amid warnings against "divisive" vote buying.
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Tunisia uncertainty after poll snub, calls for president to quit
Tunisia plunged into political uncertainty Sunday after voters overwhelming snubbed elections for a neutered parliament, as the main opposition alliance called on President Kais Saied to "leave immediately".
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Memorial as Irish peacekeeper killed in Lebanon flown home
United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon took part in a memorial service Sunday as the body of their slain Irish comrade was repatriated, days after being shot dead in an attack.
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Bernard Arnault, emperor of luxury and world's top fortune
Bernard Arnault -- who with his family now tops the wealth of Elon Musk -- gradually built LVMH into a global luxury empire by buying up iconic brands, sealing his reputation as a formidable and insatiable businessman.
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UN nature deal calls to protect 30% of planet by 2030
A UN nature deal proposed Sunday calls to protect at least 30 percent of the planet by 2030 and asks rich countries to stump up $20 billion in yearly aid for developing nations to save their ecosystems.
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Two tries for Dupont as Toulouse beat Sale in Champions Cup
France scrum-half Antoine Dupont scored twice as Toulouse ran in seven tries in a 45-19 bonus-point win over Sale in the second matchday of the Champions Cup on Sunday.
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Argentines ready as expectations soar ahead of World Cup final
Argentines were out in force from early morning Sunday in Buenos Aires as the nation's expectations reached fever pitch hours ahead of the World Cup final against France in Qatar.
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Alcaraz confident of hitting top form for Australian Open
World number one Carlos Alcaraz is confident he will be ready to compete at his best level at next month's Australian Open, despite an abdominal injury that shortened his preseason training block.
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