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December 28, 2024

Putin apologises for Azerbaijan Airlines crash that killed 38 on Christmas Day

Russia did not explicitly take responsibility for the crash amid speculation that its air defence system downed the plane. 

Putin and scene of the crashed plane 
December 27, 2024

Azerbaijan Airlines blames ill-fated flight on ‘external interference’

The airline, however, did not provide further details about the nature of the physical and technical interference.

Scene of crashed Azerbaijan Airlines
December 26, 2024

Dozens dead as Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes in Kazakhstan

The plane, operating as flight J2-8243, departed from Baku, Azerbaijan, at 03:55 GMT, heading to Grozny, Russia.

A crashed plane used to illustrate this story (Credit: CNN)
November 21, 2024

Ex-lawmaker tasks state governments on climate change framework to complement FG’s efforts

Mr Onuigbo called for more support from the National Council on Climate Change.

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November 13, 2024

UN chief urges world leaders to cut emissions, prevent climate chaos

The UN chief urged world leaders to take steps to cut emissions in response to the “masterclass in climate destruction” that the world witnessed in 2024.

Climate change
November 12, 2024

COP29: Push for agreement on new climate finance deal, UN official tells negotiators

“We cannot leave Baku without a substantial outcome,” he said, challenging delegates to “stand and deliver.”

COP29
November 12, 2024

World leaders begin plenary speeches at COP29 climate summit

Representatives from almost 200 states are attending the summit, known as COP29, in Azerbaijan’s capital, Baku, which got underway on Monday.

World leaders at COP29
November 11, 2024

COP29: UN’s Simon Stiell harps on cooperation to address climate crisis

Mr Stiell demonstrated the need for countries to collaborate while working earnestly towards newer ways of realising climate finance.

Simon Stiell
November 7, 2024

2024 ‘certain’ to be world’s hottest year on record: EU Scientists

C3S said from January to October, the average global temperature had been so high that 2024 was sure to be the world’s hottest year.

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November 7, 2024

Trump’s victory major ‘setback’ to climate action: Expert

According to the expert, the return of Mr Trump to the White House might discourage countries like China from committing financially to the efforts.

Donald Trump