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Fossil-fuel action will define perceptions of COP28
COP28 was scheduled to end this morning, but has overrun as arguments over fossil-fuel action endure
InternationalShrinking global aid budget may have long-term impact
The UN has announced a much-reduced aid appeal for 2024, despite continued high humanitarian needs
InternationalEnergy transition will propel the 'niche' boron market
Demand from energy transition technologies for the critical mineral boron will multiply, sparking more exploration
InternationalGoogle Gemini will facilitate AI access
Google has launched a new GenAI model -- a version of which can be run on smartphones
InternationalGlobal internet governance faces strain not severance
Internet governance has become a major theatre of geopolitical contestation
InternationalCOP28 pledges will fall short of global needs
World leaders are promising climate change funding, but the need for drastic action is pressing
InternationalDisinformation is a rising risk to key 2024 elections
Meta has released its third-quarter 2023 report on the nature of foreign influencer campaigns on Facebook and Instagram
InternationalOPEC+ policy will rest on demand amid rising tensions
Several OPEC+ members announced extra voluntary output cuts for January-March to stabilise the market
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