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Russia, China block plans for Antarctic marine protections supported by EU
Many nations have become frustrated at the ability of Russia and, to a lesser extent, China to effectively veto proposals, as the rules of the group require it reach consensus before taking action.
 "Russia, China block plans for Antarctic marine protections supported by EU")
US and its allies clash with China, Russia over North Korea missiles
North Korea's staggering 59 ballistic missile launches this year, including 13 since Oct. 27 and one that made an unprecedented impact about 50 kilometers (30 miles) from South Korea's shore
 "US and its allies clash with China, Russia over North Korea missiles")
Closest known black hole to Earth spotted, just 1,600 light-years away
Scientists reported Friday that this black hole is 10 times more massive than our sun. And it's three times closer than the previous record-holder.
 "Closest known black hole to Earth spotted, just 1,600 light-years away")
Germany told to cut emissions much quicker to meet 2030 climate targets
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz supports all democratic engagement, and we have repeatedly stressed that in connection with the climate protests, Wolfgang Buechner, said the chancellor's spokesperson
 "Germany told to cut emissions much quicker to meet 2030 climate targets")
Only dialogue and diplomacy can end Russia-Ukraine war: Global statesmen
The group, known as The Elders, delivered that message to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, telling him on a visit to Kyiv this summer that he must start considering a way out of the conflict
 "Only dialogue and diplomacy can end Russia-Ukraine war: Global statesmen")
Europe approves world's first one-dose drug to protect babies against RSV
RSV kills about 100,000 babies annually, mostly in developing countries
 "Europe approves world's first one-dose drug to protect babies against RSV")
Over 120 leaders at climate talks; 'activists will get space', says Egypt
Aboulmagd said recent scientific reports highlighted the urgency of tackling global warming
 "Over 120 leaders at climate talks; 'activists will get space', says Egypt")
US to send $400 million more to Ukraine in military aid: Pentagon
The $400 million includes contracts for 1,100 Phoenix Ghost drones, funding to refurbish 45 tanks and an additional 40 riverine boats, among other systems, the Pentagon said
 "US to send $400 million more to Ukraine in military aid: Pentagon")
Death toll rises to 23 from overloaded migrant sailboat wreck in Greece
According to United Nations data, more than 25,000 people have died trying to cross the Mediterranean to the EU since 2014
 "Death toll rises to 23 from overloaded migrant sailboat wreck in Greece")
Like US, Mexico faces a state-by-state differences over abortion
In Mexico, neither abortion-rights activists nor anti-abortion leaders are pleased with the current situation
 "Like US, Mexico faces a state-by-state differences over abortion")
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz urges Xi Jinping to exert influence on Russia
Scholz's visit reflects the importance of Germany's trade ties with China, the world's second-largest economy, particularly in the auto and manufacturing sectors
 "German Chancellor Olaf Scholz urges Xi Jinping to exert influence on Russia")
France, Germany press Italy to open safe port to 1,000 people at sea
Meanwhile, Italian authorities continue to allow arrivals of people rescued by Italian patrols, including 456 arriving in Calabria on Thursday
 "France, Germany press Italy to open safe port to 1,000 people at sea")
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accuses Russia of 'energy terrorism'
Russia has carried out missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian power facilities, particularly in recent weeks
 "Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accuses Russia of 'energy terrorism'")
World shares rise as investors hope for China's zero-Covid policy easing
There has been no official confirmation of broad policy changes
 "World shares rise as investors hope for China's zero-Covid policy easing")
War fallout, aid demands overshadow climate talks in Egypt next week
Scientists are more concerned about global warming than three decades ago, when governments first came together to discuss the problem because the pace of warming
 "War fallout, aid demands overshadow climate talks in Egypt next week")
US President Biden says 'we're gonna free Iran' as protests there go on
President Joe Biden on Thursday told supporters we're gonna free Iran after audience members appeared to call on him to address the ongoing protests that have spread through that country
 "US President Biden says 'we're gonna free Iran' as protests there go on")
Paul Pelosi discharged from hospital a week after violent assault
Pelosi said, Paul remains under doctors' care as he continues to progress on a long recovery process and convalescence
 "Paul Pelosi discharged from hospital a week after violent assault")
UN chief Antonio Guterres warns planet is heading toward 'climate chaos'
Reports have painted a clear and bleak picture of global-warming greenhouse gas emissions still growing at record levels instead of going down 45% by 2030 as scientists say must happen.
 "UN chief Antonio Guterres warns planet is heading toward 'climate chaos'")
President-elect Lula's team meets Bolsonaro as Brazil's transition begins
The meetings aim to ensure governability with a potentially contentious Congress and provide reassurance that Bolsonaro's administration will be cooperative
 "President-elect Lula's team meets Bolsonaro as Brazil's transition begins")
Judge to appoint monitor for Trump's company to ensure no further fraud
Judge Arthur Engoron ordered an outside watchdog as he presides over a lawsuit in which New York's attorney general alleges Trump misled banks and others about the value of prized assets
 "Judge to appoint monitor for Trump's company to ensure no further fraud")