Biden apologises for US withdrawal from Paris climate pact
US President Joe Biden again apologised to world leaders on Friday for the US withdrawal from the landmark 2016 Paris climate agreement.
Sat Nov 12 2022
Canada fossil fuel workers want victorious Trudeau to keep retraining pledge
Trudeau's narrow election victory this week reinforced Canada's commitment to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Thu Sep 23 2021
Biodiversity 'hot spots' devastated in warming world
The findings may impel conservationists to rethink how to best protect endangered wildlife.
Sat Apr 10 2021
It's official: US back in the Paris climate club
Scientists and foreign diplomats have welcomed the US return to the treaty.
Sat Feb 20 2021
Don't treat China as 'strategic rival', says China's ambassador to US
Cui stressed that China wanted cooperation, not confrontation, and called for both sides to address differences through dialogue.
Thu Jan 28 2021
Biden orders masks, travel clampdown in new war on COVID
Biden's other orders included reenergizing a so-far-stumbling vaccination program and expanding requirements to wear masks on public transport.
Fri Jan 22 2021
Biden's first act: Orders on pandemic, climate, immigration
Biden is challenging all Americans to wear a mask for the first 100 days of his administration.
Wed Jan 20 2021
How Biden plans to fight climate change
Biden has also vowed to convene the leaders of major economies for a climate summit within 100 days of his inauguration on Wednesday.
Wed Jan 20 2021
Can America lead again?
Biden has repeatedly pledged to restore America's international reputation and global standing, which were severely damaged under Donald Trump.
Thu Jan 14 2021
Australia state unveils $23 billion energy roadmap in renewables push
Australia's most populous state said it would cut red tape and speed up approvals for businesses to invest in renewable energy projects.
Mon Nov 09 2020
Musk, Iger to quit Trump advisory councils after Paris accord decision
Elon Musk and Walt Disney Co CEO Robert Iger said they would leave White House advisory councils after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would withdraw from the Paris climate accord.
Fri Jun 02 2017
Trump abandons global climate pact; allies voice dismay
He said the Paris accord would undermine the US economy, cost US jobs, weaken American national sovereignty and put the country at a permanent disadvantage to the other countries of the world.
Fri Jun 02 2017
Trump pulling U.S. out of Paris climate deal - source
President Donald Trump will follow through on a campaign pledge to pull the United States out of a global pact to fight climate change.
Wed May 31 2017
Some concerts, events linked to Paris climate talks to be cancelled: French PM
Upcoming UN climate talks in Paris will focus on the negotiations, with "concerts and festive events" linked to the conference "without a doubt cancelled", the French prime minister said Monday.
Mon Nov 16 2015
ANALYSIS - What could happen if Trump rejects the US election results
If Trump seems to be losing, the delay could let him claim fraud and undermine confidence in election officials.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Motorcycling - Marquez wins Australian MotoGP after intense battle with Martin
The 31-year-old, third in the championship standings, has now won the Australian MotoGP four times in the premier class.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Prabowo takes up Indonesian presidency, vows to tackle corruption, other issues
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto on Sunday took over as president of the world's third-largest democracy, vowing to combat internal issues
Sun Oct 20 2024
Nepal's Sherpas deserve more, says teenager who scaled world's 14 tallest peaks
Sherpas are known for climbing skills that make them the backbone of mountain expeditions.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Inside the underground lab in China tasked with solving a physics mystery
China will soon collect neutrino data, aiming to unravel one of particle physics' biggest mysteries.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Millions in Cuba still without power as major outage persists
Millions of Cubans remain without electricity because of a prolonged outage at the main power plants on the island, Anadolu Agency reported.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Surge in Gaza violence increases famine risk, monitor says
About 1.84 million people across the besieged Palestinian enclave are living through high levels of acute food insecurity.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Israel pounds Beirut and Gaza after rockets hit Israel's north
A drone was launched at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's holiday home.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Elon Musk promises to award $1 mil each day to a signer of his petition
He awarded a $1 million check to an attendee of his event in Pennsylvania aimed at rallying supporters behind Donald Trump.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sun Oct 20 2024