Author: Justin M. Larson

Well, it could have been worse.This was the first COP to happen after being hollowed out by the absence of a climate-denying United States. Also, in the shadow of cost-of-living, trade and conflict crises, few governments brought their A-game. There were fears, too, that the tropical heat and crumbling infrastructure of the Amazon’s seaport, Belem, would result in chaos. But despite deafening Amazonian downpours drumming on the canvas of the temporary venue and even a fire, the summit concluded its business.The failure to agree, or even to agree to disagree, on a “roadmap”, a discussion paper, about how best to…

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Getty ImagesPaul Costelloe during London Fashion Week September 2025Irish fashion designer Paul Costelloe has died in London aged 80.Costelloe became one of the best-known names in British and Irish fashion and was personal designer to the late Diana, the Princess of Wales.His family issued a statement on Saturday saying they were “deeply saddened to announce the passing of Paul Costelloe following a short illness”.They added: “He was surrounded by his wife and seven children and passed peacefully in London.”Getty ImagesPaul Costelloe at London Fashion Week in 2022He was born in Dublin where his father ran a successful company making raincoats.…

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She knows what it’s like to be silenced.Born into a family that didn’t believe in educating girls, she had to stay home while her brothers went to school. Only when she moved to Khartoum with her uncle did she get a chance to study, though not for long.“I was forced into marriage at 14,” Awrelia said. “Even before then, some relatives scolded me just for going to school. I fought to finish primary school, but I couldn’t go any further.” Even so, she never gave up on the value of education – especially for her daughters. “I hope they grow up to be responsible and successful women leaders. Something has to change…

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Ukraine’s allies from Europe, Canada and Japan have voiced concerns over a US plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war, saying it “will require additional work”.They said in a statement the plan had elements “essential for a just and lasting peace”, but cited concerns over border changes and caps on Ukraine’s army.Later on Saturday, US President Donald Trump said the draft plan was not his “final offer” for Ukraine. On Sunday, security officials from Britain, France, Germany, the US and Ukraine will meet in Geneva, Switzerland.President Volodymyr Zelensky earlier warned Ukraine faced “one of the most difficult moments in our history”…

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t was originally reported that 215 pupils had been kidnapped from St.  Mary’s School in Papiri, Niger state, early on Friday morning – but the figure was revised upwards to 303 students and 12 teachers, according to The Christian Association of Nigeria.The association’s chair who reportedly visited the school on Friday said that more than 80 students had been captured after trying to escape during the abduction by armed assailants. The students were both male and female, aged 10 to 18. Second mass abduction this weekThe number snatched from the Catholic school in the centre of the country exceeds the…

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Unidentified drones have been observed hovering over a military base used by Nato in the Netherlands, the Dutch defence ministry has said. It said military personnel deployed weapons to try to take down the drones spotted near Volkel Air Base, north of Eindhoven, between 19:00 and 21:00 local time (18:00-20:00 GMT) on Friday.The defence ministry said the devices “departed and were never recovered”.The Netherlands is among a number of northern European nations to be blighted by drone sightings around military installations and airfields in recent months. Russia has denied accusations it was involved in previous incidents.Dutch police are investigating Friday’s…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new scam is sweeping across smartphones and catching thousands of people off guard. Criminals are sending fake “Cloud Storage Full” or “photo deletion” alerts that claim your images and videos are about to disappear unless you upgrade your storage. The warning looks urgent and real. It even mimics major cloud services. But the moment you click the link, you enter a trap.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, you’ll get instant access to my Ultimate…

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Countries attending COP30, the biggest climate meeting of the year, have agreed steps to help speed up climate action, according to a draft deal.The meeting of leaders in the Brazilian city of Belem also saw them agree to reviewing related trade barriers and triple the money given to developing countries to help them withstand extreme weather events, according to the draft. However, the summit’s president Correa do Lago said “roadmaps” on fossil fuels and forests would be published as there was no consensus on these issues.The annual United Nations conference brings together world leaders, scientists, campaigners, and negotiators from across…

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Sofia Ferreira Santos and Alex SmithReuters/Adriano MachadoJair Bolsonaro has been taken into custody after being determined a “concrete flight risk” while under house arrest.The former Brazilian president was found guilty of plotting a military coup in September and sentenced to more than 27 years in prison, but he remains under house arrest pending appeals.Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes said the move to detain the 70-year-old was a preventative measure after “new facts” came to light.This included attempting to break his ankle monitor and a call for a public vigil that could “allow for a possible escape”.In a filing…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new robotic breakthrough out of South Korea may soon turn your clothes into assistive tech. Researchers have found a way to mass-produce ultra-thin “fabric muscles” that can flex and lift like human tissue. The innovation could redefine how wearable robots support people in everyday life.Scientists at the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) developed an automated weaving system that spins shape-memory alloy coils thinner than a strand of hair.Despite weighing less than half an ounce, this new material can lift about 33 pounds. That makes it light, flexible and strong…

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Apple cider vinegar is made by fermenting apple juice. It is acidic, with a pH of 4.2. Drinking too much can cause side effects, including stomach irritation, slower digestion, acid reflux, tooth enamel wear, and skin irritation. Eating or drinking very acidic foods can irritate the throat and stomach. Apple cider vinegar is acidic, so drinking it straight can burn your throat and stomach. This burning sensation can also feel like heartburn. You can mix apple cider vinegar with water to reduce irritation.  Apple cider vinegar can slow down the stomach’s emptying, so food stays there longer. This may cause…

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Zelensky/TelegramPresident Zelensky addressed the nation on Ukraine’s Dignity and Freedom DayUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Kyiv risks losing US support over a White House plan on how to end the war with Russia.Addressing the nation on Friday, Zelensky said Ukraine “might face a very difficult choice: either losing dignity, or risk losing a key partner”, adding that “today is one of the most difficult moments in our history”.The widely leaked US peace plan includes proposals that Kyiv had previously ruled out: ceding eastern areas it now controls, significantly cutting its army size, and pledging not to join Nato.These…

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James Chater and Jaroslav LukivReutersThe leaders of the UK, France and Germany met Zelensky in Kyiv earlier this yearUkraine’s allies will seek to “strengthen” a US plan to end the war with Russia when they meet at the G20 summit in South Africa, UK PM Sir Keir Starmer has said.The summit begins a day after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Ukraine faced “one of the most difficult moments in our history” over pressure to accept the plan – leaked details of which have been seen as favourable to Moscow.Zelensky held phone talks with Sir Keir and the leaders of France and…

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