Two weeks of difficult negotiations at COP29 came to the brink of failure before settling on a $300 billion deal that flashes warnings for the future of climate diplomacy. This story is free to read.

A global treaty to curb plastic pollution is on the line as final talks begin in South Korea. Countries are divided over the best solution

Once again, the richest person to become US president has chosen other well-healed people for top government posts. Here's what they're supposed to do about their assets

World leaders who didn’t experience Donald Trump’s first merry-go-round are quickly learning how he likes to operate: If he wants to talk to you, there’s a good chance he wants you directly on the phone

Beijing is key to Brazil's grand economic plans. Trump's aggressive stance on China could thwart that.

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President-elect Donald Trump has started to choose the people who he wants to implement his “America first” policies on the border, trade, economy and more.

From Susie Wiles to Marco Rubio, take a look at some of the people Trump is picking or set to pick. ⤵

Trump is moving quickly to install immigration hardliners into prominent White House posts, suggesting his promise to implement sweeping new restrictions on migration and launch a mass deportation program could take priority in the first days of his new administration

To have a chance against global warming, key economies and industries need to hit crucial emissions targets by 2030. They’re far off track.

This article is free to read, along with all of our coverage of the COP29 climate summit