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COP28 PRESIDENT SAYS THERE IS ‘NO SCIENCE’ FOR PHASE-OUT OF FOSSIL FUELS “A phase-out of fossil fuels would not allow sustainable development” The president of Cop28, Sultan Al Jaber, has claimed there is “no science” indicating that a phase-out of fossil fuels is needed to restrict global heating to 1.5C, we can reveal. Al Jaber also said a phase-out of fossil fuels would not allow sustainable development “unless you want to take the world back into caves”, he said, giving a dose of reality to those listening.  The comments were at odds with the position of the UN secretary general,…

Drivers are facing “very treacherous” icy conditions in parts of the UK after another night of sub-zero temperatures, the RAC motoring organisation said. A Met Office yellow weather warning for ice was in place across much of the north of England until midday on Monday, with further warnings for snow in eastern Scotland, high ground in Wales and the Peak District until the same time. Overnight temperatures, which dipped to around or below freezing in many of the affected areas, were expected to cause icy patches on untreated surfaces due to thawed snow refreezing. An RAC Breakdown spokesperson, Simon Williams, said…

There wasn’t any “convincing evidence” for fabric face coverings used in community settings, the official COVID-19 inquiry has heard. Professor Dame Jenny Harries, England’s deputy chief medical officer during the pandemic and now head of the UK Health Security Agency, told the COVID-19 Inquiry in her witness statement on Wednesday that the evidence base for using face masks in the community settings “was, and still is to some degree, uncertain.” In government messaging during COVID-19, authorities wrote that evidence “suggests all types of face masks are effective in reducing transmission of COVID-19 in community settings.” Ms. Harries told the ongoing COVID-19 probe, which…

As his custom is, LoveWorld President, Reverend (Dr.) Chris Oyakhilome, declared December 2022 to be the ‘Month of Thanksgiving’ at the just concluded Global Communion Service. Pastor Chris admonished the saints to express thanksgivings throughout the month as he expounded the word of the month which remains the customary theme for every December in the LoveWorld nation. “Even though we give thanks all the time, God expects us to set a time apart as shown in scripture, to thank Him,” the man of God remarked, urging God’s saints to take advantage of the definite days appointed for special annual thanksgivings…

UBS FINDS NEXT GENERATION BILLIONAIRES COLLECT MORE WEALTH FROM INHERITANCE THAN WORK – Swiss bank says 1,000 billionaires are likely to pass on $5.2tn to their children over next 20 years Newly minted billionaires have collected more of their wealth from the deaths of relatives than through their own work and entrepreneurship, according to a Swiss bank favoured by the super-rich. Of the 137 people who became billionaires in the 12 months to this April, 53 inherited a combined $150.8bn (£119bn) from their family, the report by UBS found. This exceeds the combined $140.7bn created by “84 new self-made” billionaires…

LIVERPOOL BEAT LASK 4-0 IN THE EUROPA LEAGUE – Liverpool advance to the next stage as Group E Winners Liverpool qualified for the Europa League knockout stages as Group E winners after their front three starred in their 4-0 win over LASK at Anfield. In making it 10 wins from 10 games at Anfield this season, the Reds scored two quick-fire goals in the opening 15 minutes as Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo both fired in from close range, before Mohamed Salah’s second-half penalty – his 199th goal for Liverpool – made it 3-0 after the break. Salah was taken…

GALATASARAY FIGHT FROM TWO GOALS DOWN TO DRAW WITH MAN UNITED – Manchester United draw 3-3 with Galatasaray in the Champions League Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana made two bad errors as hosts Galatasaray twice fought back from two goals down to earn a thrilling 3-3 draw and leave the English side’s hopes of reaching the Champions League last 16 in serious doubt. The visitors roared into an early 2-0 lead through Garnacho, fresh from his spectacular overhead strike at Everton, and a stunning shot by Fernandes before Hakim Ziyech pulled one back from a free kick following an error…

HOUSE PRICES RECORD A SECOND MONTH OF GROWTH – Nationwide House Price Index showed average values were 0.2% higher House prices recorded a second month of growth in November, according to a closely-watched report. The Nationwide House Price Index showed average values were 0.2% higher, building on the 0.9% increase it measured in October. It meant, the mortgage lender said, that prices were 2% down on an annual basis – outperforming the expectations of economists in a poll for the Reuters news agency which had forecast a 2.5% decline. The rolling 12-month measure stood at its strongest level since February.…

WORLD LEADERS GATHER FOR COP28 FAMILY PHOTO King Charles gives opening address Heads of state attending COP28 gathered for a family photo today for the first day of the leaders summit. They are poised to address the U.N. climate conference, with many expected to speak about the hardship of climate impacts unfolding in their countries. Heads of state and government participating in this year’s COP28 arrived at the summit’s venue on Friday for the first day of the leaders summit, where they were greeted by U.N Secretary General, Antonio Guterres and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed. A key task…

5CM OF SNOW AND -10C POSSIBLE TODAY, With Three Met Office Warnings in Force Parts of the UK could see up to 5cm of snow today, with temperatures set to fall as low as -10C (14F) in some areas. Three yellow weather warnings are currently in place, with Met Office forecasters warning that colder conditions will persist into the weekend. The whole eastern coast of the UK, stretching from Scotland to East Anglia, is under an alert for snow and ice until 11am this morning. Commuters are being told that journeys by road and rail could take longer than usual,…