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World's major courts take growing role in climate fight
World's major courts take growing role in climate fight
Economy
by  AFP

The world's top court is poised to tell governments what their legal obligations are to tackle global warming, and possibly outline consequences for polluters that cause climate harm to vulnerable countries. But the potentially more controversial request is what -- if any -- legal consequences there might be for major polluters who cause severe climate damages.

ECB expected to hold rates as Trump tariff uncertainty lingers
ECB expected to hold rates as Trump tariff uncertainty lingers
Economy
by  AFP

The European Central Bank is set to hold interest rates for the first time in almost a year when policymakers meet this week, despite concerns over the potential impact of higher US tariffs on the eurozone economy. The central bank has reduced its benchmark rate a total of eight times since June last year and at each of its last seven meetings, bringing it down to two percent.