Environmentalists stage large protests in Glasgow, demanding more from COP26
Environmentalists are expected to stage large protests are expected in Glasgow, Scotland, today, demanding more action to combat climate change.
Europe
The U.K. considers its 1st new coal mine in decades even as it calls to phase out coal
A town in northern England wants to open a coking coal mine to create jobs. But while hosting the U.N. climate summit, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is urging countries to slash greenhouse gases.
Vice President Harris is going to France next week. Here's what she will be doing
While in Paris, Vice President Harris will get facetime with about two dozen world leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron.
The WHO says COVID cases in Europe have risen steadily over the past 5 weeks
Record numbers of COVID-19 deaths in Russia are being blamed on low vaccination rates. At the same time in Germany, which has a high vaccination rate, breakthrough infection rates are rising.
ABBA delayed promotion of their new show after 2 people died at a tribute concert
Two people died and one was injured at an ABBA tribute show near Stockholm on Tuesday. The pop group has postponed the release of a promotional video for their upcoming concert, citing the tragedy.
Drivers of cars that pollute pay a fee in London's expanded ultra low emission zone
London has dramatically expanding its ultra-low emission zone, where older vehicles will face stiff charges as part of a plan to reduce harmful nitrogen pollutants by 30%.
The U.S. has new COVID vaccine rules for international travelers. Here's what to know
The requirements set by the Biden administration take effect Nov. 8 and cover approved vaccines, exceptions for the unvaccinated and protocols after arrival.
Biden says he worries that cutting oil production too fast will hurt working people
President Biden said he's worried about soaring energy prices and says the world can't simply cut its use of fossil fuels — even as he heads to Glasgow for the U.N. climate summit.
The G-20 gets together for the 1st time since the pandemic. Here's what you missed
It's been two years since the heads of most leading economies met in person. "We can finally look at the future with great — or with some — optimism," said Italy's Mario Draghi, the summit host.
Italian prime minister: multilateralism is the answer to COVID pandemic
It was a busy day at the G20 Summit, as leaders from the world's 20 wealthiest countries met in Rome, Italy for their first in-person gathering after nearly two years of coronavirus lockdowns.