World

Hard-fought COP28 agreement suggests the days of fossil fuels are numbered – but climate catastrophe is not yet averted

Shutterstock Matt McDonald, The University of Queensland As negotiators stagger towards their beds in Dubai and another year’s climate talks come to a close, it’s time to take stock. Did COP28 achieve the big breakthrough the world needs on climate change? Probably not. But the final agreement – met with an ovation – includes a first call for nations to transition away from fossil fuels. It’s a step short of […]

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World

Fed leaves rates unchanged, signals cuts in 202

The US Federal Reserve has left interest rates unchanged, but signaled it plans to make three rate cuts next year. It follows an intense 21 months of rate hikes to try and get inflation under control. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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World

U.S. top court to review Biden’s appeal to keep access to abortion pill

The U.S. Supreme Court will review a key abortion drug, and consider whether to restrict access to it across the country. It puts the polarizing issue of reproductive rights back on the agenda for debate over the next year. Our reporter Caroline Malone.

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World

Tesla recalls 2m vehicles after autopilot crash review

Tesla is recalling more than 2 million vehicles after an investigation found the electric car giant's autopilot safety system wasn't doing enough to ensure drivers are paying attention on the road. Our corrspondent Toni Waterman has more.

December 14, 2023 9

World

Joe Biden’s son attacks Congressional inquiry into his family

President Joe Biden's son, Hunter, has defied a subpoena from US lawmakers ordering him to appear behind closed doors as part of a Congressional investigation into alleged corruption. Republicans in the House of Representatives have opened an impeachment inquiry in the President, accusing him of improperly benefitting from Hunter's foreign business dealings. The White House denies wrongdoing. Benji Hyer reports.

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World

Donald Tusk sworn in as Poland’s Prime Minister

Poland has a new government after one of the country's former leaders, Donald Tusk made a successful return to frontline politics. Trent Murray reports.

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World

UK Defence Ministry fined over Afghan interpreters’ data breach

Britain's Defence Ministry has been fined nearly $400,000 by the UK's information watchdog, for potentially exposing the details of its Afghan interpreters to the Taliban. The breach happened in September 2021 as the UK Government tried to evacuate those who had worked for the military. Stuart Smith has more from London.

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Entertainment

Netflix reveals top watched shows in first-ever engagement report

Netflix for the first time released on Tuesday a report of what people watched on the streaming service during six months. The report, titled “What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report,” measures the hours viewed for every title. CNN reports that viewers spent the most hours watching: The Night Agent, Ginny & Georgia, and The Glory. The report measures the hours viewed for every title, the premiere date, and whether the title […]

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World

Myanmar is the world’s largest source of Opium

The United Nations says Myanmar has now become the world's largest source of opium. That's according to a report, which said it was due to domestic instability and a decline in cultivation in Afghanistan. Patrick Fok reports.

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