Fossil fuel lobbyists flood COP30 climate talks in Brazil, with largest ever attendance share

Fossil fuel lobbyists significantly outnumbered most country delegations at COP30 in Belém, with one in every 25 attendees representing the industry. This overwhelming presence intensifies calls to shield climate negotiations from corporate influence. Despite growing climate disasters, the industry’s access to crucial talks continues to grow, raising concerns about genuine climate action and justice.

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ILLIT’s agency cracks down on malicious content, says they will ‘ensure that those responsible face criminal penalties’

K-pop group ILLIT’s agency is taking stern legal action against malicious online comments, particularly those arising after the NewJeans verdict and claims of plagiarism by former CEO Min Hee-jin. Despite the court dismissing these allegations, the agency vows zero leniency for defamation, promising to pursue criminal penalties for offenders.

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‘Explosive samples were being forwarded … ‘: Govt calls J&K police station blast ‘accidental’ — what the MHA said

An accidental explosion at Nowgam Police Station in Srinagar killed nine people and injured 27 others. The blast occurred while processing a large cache of explosive substances and chemicals recovered during a terror module investigation. The ministry of home affairs has ruled out any terror angle, attributing the incident to the unstable nature of the…

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‘Explosive samples were being forwarded…’: Govt calls Nowgam blast accidental — what MHA said

An accidental explosion at Nowgam Police Station in Srinagar killed nine people and injured 27 others. The blast occurred while processing a large cache of explosive substances and chemicals recovered during a terror module investigation. The ministry of home affairs has ruled out any terror angle, attributing the incident to the unstable nature of the…

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Verdict a shot in the arm for ‘real’ Akali Dal

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) secured a significant second position in the Tarn Taran bypoll, challenging rival Akali factions and bolstering Sukhbir Singh Badal’s leadership. This performance strengthens SAD’s standing for potential future alliances, particularly with the BJP, despite past electoral setbacks and ongoing political discussions about the party’s relevance and baggage.

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Stranger Things Recap: How Heny Creel became Vecna

Vecna’s true origin in Stranger Things is far from mystical, it’s deeply rooted in trauma and human flaws. From Henry Creel’s unsettling childhood to his transformation into the terrifying villain, his rise is a chilling journey of control, manipulation, and dominance. Season 5 promises a final confrontation between two lab-born anomalies: Eleven and Vecna. The…

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