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100 US local leaders will attend COP30 in 'show of force'
Trump's order on nuclear testing: what we know
Trump's order on nuclear testing: what we know

President Donald Trump has ignited a firestorm of controversy and confusion with his announcement that the United States will begin nuclear weapons testing.

October 30, 2025

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Spalletti returns to football with Juventus after Italy flop
Spalletti returns to football with Juventus after Italy flop

Luciano Spalletti made his return to football on Thursday after being hired by Juventus to replace the sacked Igor Tudor.

October 30, 2025

Rodrigues hits ton as India chase 339 to stun Australia in World Cup semis
Rodrigues hits ton as India chase 339 to stun Australia in World Cup semis

Jemimah Rodrigues hit an unbeaten 127 to make India pull off a record ODI chase of 339 against Australia in a thrilling second semi-final of the Women's World Cup on Thursday.

October 30, 2025

Saudi chases AI ambitions with homegrown firm pitched to global investors
Saudi chases AI ambitions with homegrown firm pitched to global investors

Powered by its sovereign wealth fund of nearly $1 trillion, Saudi Arabia is backing its new AI firm Humain, entering a highly competitive sector some fear is a bubble ready to burst.

October 30, 2025

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UN climate fund posts record year as chief defends loans
UN climate fund posts record year as chief defends loans

The head of the UN's flagship climate fund has announced a record-breaking year for approving projects in vulnerable countries, crediting red-tape-cutting reforms for the achievement that includes a major desalination project in Jordan.

October 30, 2025

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Trump call for nuclear tests sows confusion
Trump call for nuclear tests sows confusion

President Donald Trump Thursday sowed confusion among experts with his call for the start of nuclear weapons testing, with some pundits interpreting the announcement as US preparations for a shock resumption of explosive testing after more than 30 years.

October 30, 2025