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'Toxic cover-up': UN draws red line around net zero greenwashing
The UN's chief called Tuesday for an end to a "toxic cover-up" by companies as a sweeping report said they cannot claim to be net zero if they invest in new fossil fuels, cause deforestation or offset emissions instead of reducing them.
Court orders striking Kenya Airways pilots back to work
A Nairobi court has ordered striking Kenya Airways pilots to return to work by Wednesday morning after the days-long walkout forced dozens of flight cancellations and left thousands of passengers stranded. There was no immediate response from KALPA to the court order, which came as the airline announced that most of its flights had been cancelled due to the strike.
Spain's former king appeals for immunity over UK harassment case
Spain's former king, Juan Carlos I, on Tuesday resumed a UK court battle to win immunity over harassment claims by his former lover, just as a new podcast featuring her claims is released. The hearing comes as zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn, who was also not present in court on Tuesday, has been discussing the relationship in a new podcast series called "Corinna and the King".
French cardinal faces legal probe over child abuse: prosecutor
French prosecutors said Tuesday they had opened an inquiry into child abuse by a cardinal after he confessed publicly to "reprehensible" acts with a 14-year-old girl in the 1980s. In a message read out at a conference of bishops, Ricard admitted that "35 years ago, when I was a priest, I behaved in a reprehensible way towards a girl of 14.
Italy unearths exceptional haul of ancient bronzes
Italian archaeologists announced on Tuesday the extraordinary discovery of more than 20 bronze statues created over 2,000 years ago, almost perfectly preserved in the mud of hot springs in Tuscany. The hot spring water preserved the items to such an extent that inscriptions in Etruscan and Latin are still visible, including names of powerful Etruscan families.
Adidas names CEO of rival Puma as new boss
Adidas on Tuesday named Bjorn Gulden, chief of rival outfitter Puma, as its new CEO as the German sportswear giant seeks to emerge from months of turbulence. Gulden, a Norwegian former professional football and handball player, will take on the role from January next year, replacing current CEO Kasper Rorsted, Adidas said.
Resolution of N.Ireland trade row possible before year-end: Dublin
A deal between the EU and the UK on post-Brexit trading arrangements in Northern Ireland is possible before the end of the year, Ireland's foreign minister said on Tuesday. Relations between EU member Ireland and the UK, which left the bloc in 2021, have been damaged by disagreements over the implementation of trade arrangements in UK-run Northern Ireland.
S.Africa slams 'out of reach' climate aid for poorer nations
South Africa's president, whose coal-dependent country is among the world's biggest polluters, Tuesday criticised international funders for making it difficult for poorer nations to access aid to fight climate change. South Africa, one of the world's top 12 polluters, last week revealed that it will require about $98 billion over the next five years to transition to net zero.
Le Roux returns for Springboks to counter France's 'unique' kicking game
South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber said on Tuesday he had named Willie le Roux at full-back for this weekend's Autumn Nations Series Test with France in Marseille to deal with the hosts' "unique" kicking game. Le Roux, 33, is one of five changes from last weekend's loss to Ireland as winger Makazole Mapimpi drops to the world champions' bench for Saturday's game in Marseille.
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