Latest News of COP
Google's DeepMind and YouTube built and shelved 'Orca,' a 'mind-blowing' music AI tool that hit a copyright snag
By Business Insider |
10 hours ago
Google's AI project, Orca, aimed to generate authentic songs using prompts like artist and genre. Legal issues prevented its release, but a scaled-down version, Lyria, was eventually launched by DeepM...
Cop29 live: tense day predicted as negotiators mull over new draft texts
By The Guardian |
13 hours ago
Negotiations at Cop29 are tense as delegates review new draft texts on climate finance. Disagreements persist on how much rich countries should pay for developing nations' climate needs. The lack of s...
New COP29 proposal shows wide gap persists on climate funding deal
By Reuters |
15 hours ago
By William James, Simon Jessop and Gloria DickieBAKU (Reuters) -The United Nations climate body published on Thursday fresh options for the COP29 summit's primary goal of agreeing how much money riche...
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Australia hoped hosting a Cop climate summit was a done deal. But one nation still stands in the way
By The Guardian | 20 hours agoAustralia's bid to co-host the 2026 UN climate summit with Pacific nations faces resistance from Turkey, causing uncertainty. The decision could impact preparations for the major event, involving nego...
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Lifetime parolee who shot NYC cop was cut loose by judge despite DA's...
By New York Post | 21 hours agoA career criminal, Gary Worthy, was released despite prosecutors' and parole officer's recommendations to detain him. Worthy engaged in criminal activities leading to his fatal encounter with police, ...
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COP29 Spotlight: Partnership Breakthrough Opens Global Carbon Markets To Middle East Projects
By Forbes | 1 day agoA new partnership between Ahya's Tawazun and Cloverly aims to connect MENAP carbon projects with global buyers, fostering sustainability and growth. Tawazun's inclusive marketplace eliminates barriers...
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BHP to invest up to $14bn to boost copper production in Chile
By Yahoo! Finance | 1 day agoBHP aims to increase copper production in Chile from 430,000 to 540,000 tonnes per annum with a $10-14bn investment. The company plans to counteract ore grade declines and meet growing demand driven b...
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Cop29 live: negotiators work around clock as summit builds towards climax
By The Guardian | 1 day agoArgentina initially considered leaving the Paris agreement but now decides to stay, as confirmed by the foreign minister. Despite some disagreements with the agreement, Argentina will remain a part of...
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Factbox-COP29 climate talks enter final stretch: What happens next?
By Reuters | 1 day agoBAKU (Reuters) - Marathon COP29 climate talks enter their final stretch on Wednesday when the Azerbaijani hosts are due to publish an update on negotiations so far as the summit seeks to agree a n...
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'I indulged in a lot of self-harm': UK woman tells of damaging 'spy cop' relationship
By The Guardian | 1 day agoMaya shared her experience of being in a long-term relationship with an undercover police officer, who disappeared and reappeared years later. The officer's abusive and controlling behavior led Maya t...
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Australia pledges $50m for climate 'loss and damage' fund, ramps up Cop31 host bid
By The Guardian | 1 day agoAustralia and Turkey are vying to host Cop31 in 2026. Australia's Climate Minister, Chris Bowen, aims to co-host the event with the Pacific nations and has pledged $50m for climate-related losses. Bow...
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Slain NYC cop Jonathan Diller honored with touching new scholarship:...
By New York Post | 1 day agoA scholarship fund in memory of fallen NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller is being launched to support students at his alma mater, St. Mary's. The fundraiser aims to raise $100,000 annually to benefit asp...
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Bram Stoker's Dracula: Francis Ford Coppola's very horny vampire epic
By The Guardian | 2 days agoFrancis Ford Coppola's return to cinema with Megalopolis brings to mind his earlier maximalist fable, Bram Stoker's Dracula, starring Gary Oldman as the Count. The film showcases Coppola's visionary s...
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SAP BrandVoice: At COP29, Pharmacies Step Up Climate Resilience Efforts In Urban Areas
By Forbes | 2 days agoUrban areas have historically driven economic growth and higher living standards. Addressing climate change challenges in cities requires collaboration across sectors and levels....
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Activists Cycle 4,000 Miles To Baku's COP29 With Bicycling Billed As 'Superpower' By UK Government
By Forbes | 2 days agoAt COP29, England's Active Travel Commissioner emphasized cycling as a vital low-carbon transport option. He discussed the overlooked benefits of cycling and highlighted its potential for reducing emi...