IEA: World needs to triple investment in renewable power
Spends on transition to renewable energy 'remains far short' of what's needed to meet future demand sustainably: IEA.
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TaiwanPlus tries to change the narrative on self-ruled island
New media outlet launched as the democratic island, which is claimed by Beijing, faces an increasingly hostile China.
Ex-Myanmar president says army tried to force him to cede power
Win Myint's court testimony challenges army's insistence that no coup took place and the transfer of power was lawful.
G20 agrees aid to avert Afghanistan humanitarian crisis
Leaders agree Taliban will need to be involved in assistance but stress it does not mean recognition of its government.
Chile declares state of emergency over Mapuche conflict
President Sebastian Pinera says troops are being sent to two southern regions hit by recent acts of violence.
Venezuela burns through cash to shore up new bolivar
Central bank has injected $40m per week into the exchange market after launching new bolivar with 6 fewer zeros.
Russia hits new record for daily COVID-19 deaths – 973
Government coronavirus task force reports 973 coronavirus deaths, the highest daily toll since the start of pandemic.
UK demands ‘significant change’ of Northern Ireland trade rules
Brexit minister David Frost calls on EU to allow changes to post-Brexit rules governing trade with Northern Ireland.
Shatner, Star Trek’s Captain Kirk, set for Blue Origin launch
Star Trek's Captain James Tiberius Kirk, played by William Shatner, promoted a utopian spacefaring vision.
US House expected to hike debt ceiling, averting default
Democrat-controlled House of Representatives expected to approve bill increasing debt limit amid looming default.
Serbia’s leader defends right to buy weapons where he wants
President Aleksandar Vucic says country will continue arming itself with weapons from Russia, China and elsewhere.
US workers are quitting their jobs in record numbers
Some 4.3 million US workers left their jobs in August as COVID infections surged.
Colombia governor says he escaped two armed attacks in 24 hours
Governor of central Meta department says he was unharmed in attacks in region where dissident rebel fighters operate.
Hundreds more to flee on Spanish island as volcano erupts
La Cumbre Vieja began erupting on September 19 and has already forced more than 6,000 people from their homes.
The IMF warns of growing threats to global economic recovery
The IMF warned of a 'dangerous divergence' in economic recoveries between richer and poorer nations.
Gaza’s undrinkable water ‘slowly poisoning’ Palestinians
Human rights organisations have warned for years about the deteriorating water situation in the Gaza Strip.
Qatar urges engagement with Taliban amid humanitarian crisis
Qatari official Mutlaq al-Qahtani says recognising Taliban gov't 'not a priority' as Afghanistan faces host of issues.
At least 28 killed in Nepal bus crash
Bus was driving from the southern Banke district to the remote Mugu area when it plunged off a mountain road.
Algerian whistleblower imprisoned after Spain deportation
Mohamed Abdellah had been in exile in Spain since 2019 when he fled Algeria after exposing alleged corruption.
Hurricane Pamela strengthens off Mexico’s Pacific coast
Pamela forecast to get to 'near major hurricane strength' when it reaches Mexican coast early Wednesday, NHC says.