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World's biggest companies have caused $28 trillion in climate damage: Study
A Dartmouth College research team came up with the estimated pollution caused by 111 companies, with more than half of the total dollar figure coming from 10 fossil fuel providers
 "World's biggest companies have caused $28 trillion in climate damage: Study")
Bessent says IMF, World Bank need reform, sees chance for China deal
America first does not mean America alone, he said in a speech to the Institute of International Finance, where he also promised support for the multilateral banks' core missions
 "Bessent says IMF, World Bank need reform, sees chance for China deal")
Zelenskyy prolonging war by resisting calls to cede Crimea to Russia: Trump
During similar talks last week in Paris, US officials presented a proposal that included allowing Russia to keep control of occupied Ukrainian territory as part of a deal
 "Zelenskyy prolonging war by resisting calls to cede Crimea to Russia: Trump")
84 per cent of world's coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record
The average annual sea surface temperature of oceans away from the poles was a record 20.87 degrees Celsius
 "84 per cent of world's coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record")
Americans see govt as inefficient, but sceptical if Musk & DOGE can fix it
Recent poll suggests that while many Americans support improving government efficiency, there is growing concerns about Elon Musk's leadership of DOGE causing sharp divisions among US voters
 "Americans see govt as inefficient, but sceptical if Musk & DOGE can fix it")
Trump admin would consider cutting China tariffs as part of talks
China tariffs could come down to between 50% and 65%, the paper said, citing a White House official
 "Trump admin would consider cutting China tariffs as part of talks")
US markets bounce after Trump says he won't try to fire Fed Chair Powell
Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1.9% before the bell Wednesday, while S&P 500 futures rose 2.6%. Nasdaq futures climbed a full 3%
 "US markets bounce after Trump says he won't try to fire Fed Chair Powell")
US, Russia may pause Ukraine talks until Zelenskyy okays Trump envoy deal
The London meet on Ukraine was downgraded to expert-level after State Secretary Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff cancelled their visit
 "US, Russia may pause Ukraine talks until Zelenskyy okays Trump envoy deal")
How a viral TikTok chocolate trend is shaking up global pistachio trade
A viral pistachio-filled chocolate bar from Dubai has sent TikTok into a frenzy - fuelling global demand, straining supplies, and pushing nut prices to record highs
 "How a viral TikTok chocolate trend is shaking up global pistachio trade")
Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude shakes Istanbul, no casulaties reported
There were no immediate reports of damage, but people evacuated buildings as the quake hit and shook the city, located on the European and Asian shores of the Bosphorus strait
 "Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude shakes Istanbul, no casulaties reported")
Pope Francis funeral: Date, time, location, key guests, and burial details
Pope Francis died on Monday after a stroke, shortly after returning home from a prolonged hospital stay where he was treated for double pneumonia
 "Pope Francis funeral: Date, time, location, key guests, and burial details")
Officials from Ukraine, US, UK meet in London in fresh bid to end war
Those attending include retired Lt Gen Keith Kellogg, President Donald Trump's envoy for Ukraine and Russia
 "Officials from Ukraine, US, UK meet in London in fresh bid to end war")
US sees 1% rise in births in 2024, but not enough to halt 'population dip'
US births rose 1 per cent in 2024 after a previous dip, driven by Hispanic and Asian women; Trump admin eyes incentives like a $5,000 bonus to tackle falling fertility rates
 "US sees 1% rise in births in 2024, but not enough to halt 'population dip'")
New Jersey forest fire triggers mass evacuations, shuts major highway
More than 1,300 structures were threatened and about 3,000 residents were evacuated, the fire service said
 "New Jersey forest fire triggers mass evacuations, shuts major highway")
Chinese state funds pull back from US private equity amid trade war
Chinese sovereign wealth funds have invested billions into leading US firms such as Blackstone, Carlyle Group, TPG, Vista Equity Partners, and Thoma Bravo
 "Chinese state funds pull back from US private equity amid trade war")
Pope Francis' body to lie in state at St Peter's Basilica as faithful mourn
Heads of state are expected for the funeral Saturday in St Peter's Square, but the three days of public viewing are largely for ordinary Catholics to grieve the 88-year-old pope
 "Pope Francis' body to lie in state at St Peter's Basilica as faithful mourn")
Tesla's Q1 slump sees Musk shifting focus, but challenges loom for company
The bigger problem is that Tesla's ageing vehicle lineup has collided with increasing competition, something that Musk's DOGE duties compounded but did not create
 "Tesla's Q1 slump sees Musk shifting focus, but challenges loom for company")
Trump signals cutting China tariffs 'substantially' if trade deal reached
China hasn't officially responded to Trump's pledge to play "nice" but the media outlet Cailian called it "a sign that Trump is already softening stance on his signature tariff policies"
 "Trump signals cutting China tariffs 'substantially' if trade deal reached")
China reveals new 3-member Shenzhou 20 crew for space station launch
The Shenzhou 20 mission's astronauts are Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui, and Wang Jie, Lin Xiqiang, deputy director general of China Manned Space Agency, said
 "China reveals new 3-member Shenzhou 20 crew for space station launch")
Musk to spend less time at DOGE as Tesla's Q1 profits drop sharply
US billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration and his drive to cut federal spending have sparked widespread criticism and global protests
 "Musk to spend less time at DOGE as Tesla's Q1 profits drop sharply")