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2024 Fossil Fuel Emissions Are Headed for a Record NYT » World News Countries promised to move away from coal, oil and natural gas at last year’s climate summit. New research shows they’re are burning more than ever before.

A Diver and His Metal Detector Solved This Nearly 50-Year-Old Mystery NYT » World News Alex Davis, a Barbados-based dive instructor, returned a ring to a man who had lost it while on vacation decades prior.

Wednesday Briefing: Trump’s Team of Loyalists NYT » World News Plus, the new series “Say Nothing.”

Mexico Signals It Could Hit Back With Tariffs at U.S. NYT » World News Could a tariff war erupt between the United States and Mexico? A top Mexican official said his country might retaliate if the Trump administration placed steep tariffs on Mexico.

At COP29, Britain Announces Ambitious Climate Targets NYT » World News The prime minister announced more ambitious climate targets, charting a very different course from the United States, which is expected to roll back its energy transition plans.

A Former Harrods Employee Accuses Al-Fayed of Trafficking and Says His Brother Knew NYT » World News In a U.S. court filing, a former employee says she was trafficked, raped and abused when Mohamed al-Fayed owned Harrods, and that his brother Ali may have evidence of the abuse.

Germany Will Hold Snap Election in February NYT » World News After the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s governing coalition, the balloting will be held on Feb. 23, about seven months before it had been scheduled.

Its Birthrate Falling, Russia Targets Child-Free Lifestyles NYT » World News The country’s lower house of Parliament passed a law that would ban what it calls “propaganda” discouraging Russians from having children.

Italian City in Amanda Knox Case Wants to Move On. A New Series Won’t Let It. NYT » World News When a show produced by Ms. Knox about the murder of Meredith Kercher was filmed in Perugia, an outcry by residents led the mayor to apologize.

Sharath Jois, Heir to Founder of Ashtanga Yoga, Dies at 53 NYT » World News He became one of the world’s most sought-after teachers of a style of yoga that his grandfather helped turn into a popular form of exercise worldwide.

Exxon Chief to Trump: Don’t Withdraw From Paris Climate Deal NYT » World News Darren Woods was one of only a few Western oil executives attending a global climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Blinken Heads to NATO as Alliance Prepares for Trump’s Return NYT » World News Officials meeting in Brussels will discuss Ukraine’s war against Russia amid concerns that the new administration will slash U.S. support for Kyiv.

Archbishop of Canterbury Resigns Over U.K. Church Abuse Scandal NYT » World News Justin Welby, the leader of 85 million Anglicans worldwide, announced his resignation days after a report found he had taken insufficient action over claims of abuse.

Amsterdam Authorities Expect More Arrests Related to Attacks Around Soccer Match NYT » World News So far, 62 people have been detained in connection with unrest surrounding a soccer match as officials said they continue to investigate antisemitic attacks, as well as incendiary behavior by both sides.

Russia and Iran Vie for Influence in the Caucasus Region NYT » World News In the volatile Caucasus region, Russia and Iran, often seen as united in their aims, are vying to secure trade routes and influence. That leaves Western countries facing an unusual dilemma.

Russian Doctor, Accused of Antiwar Stance, Is Jailed After Child’s Testimony NYT » World News The mother of a 7-year-old boy accused the Moscow pediatrician, Nadezhda Buyanova, of telling him that his father’s death while fighting in Ukraine was justified.

Man Drives Car Into Crowd in Southern China, Killing at Least 35 NYT » World News The police in the city of Zhuhai detained a man who they said had driven into people who were exercising at a sports center, state news media reported.

Israel Strikes South of Beirut Amid Push for Cease-Fire in Lebanon NYT » World News The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has intensified in recent days, despite diplomatic efforts to move toward a temporary cease-fire.

Gary Lineker to Leave BBC’s ‘Match of the Day’ NYT » World News After a 26-year run, the voice of the broadcaster’s popular soccer highlights show will leave at the end of the 2025 season, the network said Tuesday.

Biden Officials Try to Reassure COP29 Climate Talks NYT » World News Negotiators at the summit in Azerbaijan fear that the return of Donald Trump will sap momentum for global climate action.