NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though...
UN: Climate pledges put world on ‘catastrophic pathway’
BERLIN — The world is on a “catastrophic pathway” toward a hotter future unless governments make more ambitious pledges to cut greenhouse gas emissions,...
2nd Dutch minister quits over handling of Kabul evacuations
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The Dutch defense minister quit Friday, a day after parliament passed a motion of censure against her for her handling...
Prince William unveils finalists for environmental prize
LONDON — Prince William announced 15 inaugural finalists Friday for the Earthshot Prize, his ambitious global environmental award that aims to find new ideas...
IOC urges Olympic teams to ask for Chinese vaccines
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Olympic teams were urged Friday by the IOC to request more Chinese vaccines ahead of the 2022 Beijing Winter Games, which...
Poland’s, Lithuania’s PMs to discuss migration, security
WARSAW, Poland — Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte is coming to Poland for talks Friday that include the region’s security in the face of...
Rights groups say EU fails Afghans fleeing Taliban
BRUSSELS — Human rights and refugee groups appealed Thursday to the European Union to step up its help for people trying to flee Afghanistan,...
Congressman: California couple finally escape Afghanistan
SAN DIEGO — A California Republican congressman said Wednesday that he has helped a San Diego area couple who are both in their 80s...
Germany says China has refused port stopover by warship
BERLIN — Germany said Wednesday that China has rejected a planned stopover of a German warship in a Chinese port.
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Report: Most nations fall far short in plans to curb warming
Nearly every nation is coming up short — most of them far short — in their efforts to fight climate change, and the world...