Brazil has asked the UN to throw out plans for a new levy on global shipping that would raise funds to fight the climate crisis, despite playing host to the next UN climate summit. The proposed levy on carbon dioxide emissions from shipping will be discussed at a crunch meeting of the International Maritime Organisation…
Dmitry Bivol defeated Artur Beterbiev Saturday by majority decision, avenging his loss in their first fight. With the victory, Bivol pried the undisputed light heavyweight world title from Beterbiev and set up a likely third fight. The judges scored it 114-114, 116-112, 115-113 in favor of Bivol, a 34-year-old native of Kyrgyzstan who improved to…
The EU’s ambassador to China has urged Beijing to stop building coal-fired power plants, saying that its rapid approval of new projects was increasingly at odds with its green ambitions. Speaking at an EU-hosted event in Beijing, Jorge Toledo said the war in Ukraine had underlined the need for energy security, but that the EU…
Critics warn that a new executive order from Donald Trump’s administration purporting to “combat antisemitism”, and a corresponding fact sheet suggesting deporting international students who protest Israel, could chill political speech on campuses. The fact sheet released before Trump signed the order on Wednesday quoted the president as saying: “To all the resident aliens who…
Quietly but unmistakably, the tampons, liners and pads reappeared in many of the men’s bathrooms at Meta’s offices. Days earlier, Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s chief executive, had made a series of changes at his company, aligning with President Trump’s new administration. As part of the moves, Mr. Zuckerberg eliminated diversity initiatives in the workplace — something…
The Philadelphia Eagles won Super Bowl 59 with plenty of flair. Now, they’ll celebrate their victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in style as well. The Eagles’ Super Bowl parade is set for Friday, with the City of Brotherly Love sure to show plenty of affection for the newly crowned title-winners on Valentine’s Day. Quarterback…