Study links major polluters to big climate damages bill
The economic cost of carbon emissions is far higher than previously estimated, said a new study Wednesday that links big polluters to tens of trillions of dollars in climate-related damages worldwide.
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Ex-Google chief Matt Brittin made new BBC director-general
The BBC named a former Google executive with no television or journalism experience as its next director-general Wednesday.
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Iran likely behind attacks sowing fear among Europe's Jews: experts
An obscure group has claimed to have carried out a clutch of low-level attacks which have rattled the Jewish community in several European cities.
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'Relieved' McGrath claims career first crystal globe in slalom
Atle Lie McGrath wrapped up the men's slalom World Cup title on Wednesday as he held off the challenge from a rampant Lucas Pinheiro Braathen to secure the first small globe of his career.
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US ski star Shiffrin wins overall World Cup title for sixth time
US ski star Mikaela Shiffrin held off Emma Aicher to wrap up the overall World Cup title for a sixth time after Wednesday's season-ending giant slalom.
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Trump names tech titans to science advisory council
President Donald Trump on Wednesday named some of the biggest names in US technology to his Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, assembling a roster that includes Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg and Google co-founder Sergey Brin.
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Mideast war sparks long queues at Kinshasa petrol stations
Long queues of cars and motorcycles have built up at petrol stations in DR Congo's sprawling capital Kinshasa over fears of shortages and price hikes after Iran's blockade of a crucial shipping conduit.
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US TV star details 'agony' over mother's disappearance
US television host Savannah Guthrie on Wednesday described her family's "agony" in her first television interview since her mother was apparently kidnapped nearly two months ago in a case that has gripped the nation.
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Tehran receives US plan to end Mideast war, as Iran fires at US carrier
Iran has received a 15-point plan from the United States to end the Middle East war, Pakistani officials said Wednesday, raising hopes for a diplomatic solution even as Iran said it have fired a volley of cruise missiles at a US aircraft carrier.
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Aviation, tourism, agriculture... the economic sectors hit by the war
The war in the Middle East is impacting numerous economic sectors and not only in the region, both by direct disruptions and rising fuel prices.
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