Cop29: US out, China in – the future of climate talks?
BBC The WhatsApp message was from the chief negotiator of one of the most powerful countries at the COP climate gathering. Could I stop by for a chat, he asked.…
Police to get new powers to tackle anti-social behaviour
Getty Images “Hooligans who wreak havoc on local communities” could face up to two years in jail under the plans to tackle anti-social behaviour, the government has said. Police and…
COP29: Azerbaijan proposes $250bn annual climate finance target
The coming hours will reveal whether this is enough to placate developing countries and small-island states. ADVERTISEMENT The Azerbaijani presidency of the COP29 climate talks has finally put a figure…
Cyrus Pattinson on coming through ‘the hardest fight of my life’ to make his boxing return
Cyrus Pattinson couldn’t see straight. One of the most fan-friendly boxers on the domestic scene, last year Pattinson was coming off back-to-back thrillers, beating Chris Jenkins and losing to Conah…
Don’t Worry, You’re Not ‘Undatable’
I have a friend in his late 30s who is a recovering alcoholic. He spent a large portion of his 20s overcoming his addiction. While he never doubted his ability…