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Kuwait, Unilever named top plastic polluters in Geneva report
A new report from Geneva highlights Kuwait and Unilever as major contributors to global plastic pollution, urging immediate action to tackle the crisis.
UN plastic treaty talks begin in Geneva
Global negotiators gather in Geneva for critical UN talks on a legally binding treaty to tackle plastic pollution. Will this be the turning point in the fight against the plastic crisis?
Nations divided over global plastic pollution treaty terms
Delegates from 175 countries gather in Geneva to negotiate a groundbreaking treaty aimed at tackling the escalating plastic pollution crisis, but disagreements over production limits and waste management threaten progress.
UN plastic treaty talks reach decisive final day in Geneva
As UN negotiations in Geneva enter their final day, nations grapple with a landmark treaty to tackle the escalating plastic pollution crisis. Will they deliver a binding agreement?
Plastic pollution treaty talks stall before deadline
Negotiations for a landmark global treaty to tackle plastic pollution have stalled, leaving delegates scrambling to reach an agreement before the deadline.
Lagos battles growing styrofoam environmental crisis
Lagos, Nigeria's bustling megacity, faces an escalating environmental disaster as styrofoam waste clogs waterways and landfills. Experts call for urgent action to avert long-term ecological damage.
Swiss seize £5.7m in luxury cars tied to Panama Papers
Geneva prosecutors confiscate high-end vehicles and timepieces tied to a sprawling money laundering investigation stemming from the Panama Papers leak.
Geneva artist’s DNA portraits spark ethics debate in Paris
A provocative exhibition in Paris features portraits created using strangers' DNA, raising ethical questions about privacy and art.
Fossil fuel lobbyists swarm plastics treaty talks
As global negotiators gather in Geneva to tackle the plastic pollution crisis, a surge in fossil fuel lobbyists raises concerns over industry influence on the treaty's outcome.
200+ lobbyists at UN plastic talks hinder progress
Environmental campaigners raise concerns as more than 200 fossil fuel and chemical industry lobbyists attend UN plastic treaty negotiations, potentially undermining efforts to tackle plastic pollution.
Swiss reject Trump's neutrality comparison
Switzerland dismisses Donald Trump's assertion that its neutrality mirrors US policies, reaffirming its unique diplomatic stance during Geneva discussions.
Russia quits nuclear treaty, warns West
Moscow has officially pulled out of a landmark treaty banning short and medium-range nuclear missiles, escalating tensions with the West amid global security concerns.
Paris plastic pollution treaty talks reach critical phase
As world leaders gather in Paris for the final round of talks on a landmark treaty to tackle plastic pollution, tensions rise over key issues like production caps and waste management. Will a deal be reached?
UN plastic talks must deliver ambitious treaty - expert
A top environmental scientist warns that upcoming UN negotiations on plastic pollution must result in a bold, enforceable treaty to tackle the global crisis effectively.
Albanese pledges £176m for Indigenous Australians
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese commits an additional £176 million to support Indigenous communities as calls for a treaty intensify.
Taxpayer money funds secret Victoria treaty perks
Taxpayers are footing the bill for lavish perks in a secret treaty, raising questions about government spending priorities.
UK & Australia Sign 50-Year Defence Pact Under AUKUS
Australia and the UK have signed a landmark 50-year defence treaty, deepening military ties under the AUKUS alliance to counter rising threats in the Indo-Pacific.
Plastic industry's secret takeover of UN treaty talks
Leaked documents reveal how fossil fuel lobbyists outnumbered delegates at critical UN plastic pollution negotiations, watering down potential bans on harmful polymers.
Starmer and Wiegman lead UK delegation to Geneva
Labour leader Keir Starmer and England women's football manager Sarina Wiegman join forces in Geneva for high-profile discussions on international collaboration.
Starmer and Merz sign UK-Germany treaty post-Brexit
Labour leader Keir Starmer and German opposition leader Friedrich Merz announce a groundbreaking treaty to strengthen UK-Germany ties, marking a new era of cooperation after Brexit.
UK-Germany Deal to Combat Small Boats Crisis
The UK and Germany have signed a landmark treaty aimed at curbing illegal migration via small boats. The agreement focuses on intelligence sharing and joint operations to dismantle smuggling networks.
UK-Germany migration treaty: Key details
Britain and Germany are set to sign a landmark agreement on migration, marking a significant step in bilateral relations. Here's what you need to know.
UK-Germany migration treaty: Key details
Keir Starmer and Friedrich Merz are poised to finalise a landmark UK-Germany agreement on migration, marking a significant shift in European policy.
UK-Germany treaty targets smugglers, boosts defence
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German opposition leader Friedrich Merz sign a landmark treaty targeting smuggling gangs and enhancing UK-Germany defence cooperation.
UN condemns Israel over Gaza rights violations
The UN Human Rights Council has passed a resolution accusing Israel of potential war crimes in Gaza, while critics argue it overlooks Hamas's actions.
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