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At COP29, Keir Starmer Announces the UK’s Ambitious Climate Targets

New York Times The prime minister announced more ambitious climate targets, charting a very different course from the United States, which is expected to roll back its energy transition plans. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/12/climate/keir-starmer-uk-emissions.html

UN, Israel at odds over cause of decline in aid deliveries: ‘False narratives by international community’

Fox News Aid entering Gaza declined during the month of October, particularly in the northern Gaza Strip where a military offensive against Hamas is underway. The United Nations and Israel are increasingly blaming one another over the reasons for and extent of the problem. Stéphane Dujarric, spokesperson for U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres, stated on Oct.…

Emperor penguin found on Australian beach, thousands of miles from home

Washington Post The emperor penguin was found on an Australian beach near the coastal town of Denmark, more than 2,200 miles from its Antarctic habitat. https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/11/12/emperor-penguin-australia-climate/

A look at the world’s longest snake which measures over 32 feet, a record-breaking slithering serpent

Fox News The world’s largest slithering snake is sure to send a tingle down your spine. There are over 3,000 snake species found around the world, according to National Geographic, that all have their own unique characteristics. The world’s longest snake is the reticulated python, according to the National History Museum, not to be confused…

Archbishop of Canterbury resigns after mishandling church abuse allegations

Washington Post A report found Justin Welby took insufficient action into allegations against John Smyth, believed to be “the most prolific serial abuser” associated with the Church of England. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/12/archbishop-of-canterbury-justin-welby-resign/

Church of England head resigns after failing to report decades-long sexual abuse by summer camp volunteer

Fox News Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, head of the Church of England and spiritual leader of the global Anglican Communion, resigned Tuesday after an investigation found that he failed to tell police about serial physical and sexual abuse by a volunteer at Christian summer camps as soon as he became aware of it. Pressure…

The U.S. demanded that Israel surge aid to Gaza. Little has changed.

Washington Post A Post analysis based on more than a dozen interviews found Israel has largely failed to comply with U.S. demands, bringing parts of northern Gaza closer to famine. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/12/gaza-aid-israel-biden-us-deadline/

Driver in China kills 35 people exercising in deliberate attack

Fox News Dozens of people exercising were killed, and 43 others were injured after a man drove a small off-road vehicle into a large group of people outside a sports center in Zhuhai, China, on Monday evening. The 62-year-old suspect, who is only identified by police by his family name of Fan, was upset over…

Exxon Chief to Trump: Don’t Withdraw From Paris Climate Deal

New York Times Darren Woods was one of only a few Western oil executives attending a global climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/12/business/energy-environment/exxon-mobil-baku-climate-cop29.html

Amsterdam Authorities Expect More Arrests Related to Attacks Around Soccer Match

New York Times So far, 62 people have been detained in connection with unrest surrounding a soccer match as officials said they continue to investigate antisemitic attacks, as well as incendiary behavior by both sides. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/12/world/europe/amsterdam-israeli-soccer-attack-report.html