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Therese Coffey in COP27 gaffes as Tory tries to defend Rishi Sunak's climate talks no-show

First the Environment Secretary said she wasn't 'aware' Joe Biden is attending, after the Washington Post reported he will. Then she said the Autumn Statement would be 'right in the middle', which it isn't

Daily Mirror

No 10 responds to King Charles Cop27 ‘ban’ as Sunak says it is right he focuses on ‘depressing domestic challenges’ – as it happened

Downing Street says it was ‘unanimously agreed’ with Palace that monarch would not attend; PM says he is focusing on economy but remains ‘personally committed’ to environment

The Guardian - UK

Cinnamon is highly beneficial according to a new study

Cinnamon might be the oldest known spice in the world. In ancient Egypt, it was once valued more highly than gold. Cinnamon is used in nearly every holiday treat during the fall and winter, bu there are plenty of benefits to using cinnamon year round.

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U.S. climate envoy Kerry: King Charles at COP27 would be 'very powerful'

It would be "very powerful" if King Charles attended the COP27 climate summit in Egypt, U.S. special climate envoy John Kerry said, adding that the British monarch's credibility and leadership on environmental issues would make a difference.

Reuters

Alaa-Abdel Fattah: James Cleverly urged to secure release of British citizen on hunger strike in Egypt

Foreign secretary is warned the software developer ‘may not live for much longer’

The Independent UK

Compensating climate loss and damage tops agenda at Sharm negotiations

COP27 host nation Egypt's hard line against dissent will sideline civil society and business at next month's key climate summit.

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King Tut and his treasures come alive for a high-def age

A new exhibit celebrating King Tut is about to land in several cities with a very modern twist, taking a digital look at the boy king for the Instagram age

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Rishi Sunak will not attend important summit, Downing Street confirms

The new Prime Minister will not be at COP27 in Egypt next month

Wales Online

Rishi Sunak pulls out of COP27 climate summit in 'massive failure of leadership'

A No10 spokesperson said the new Prime Minister is not expected to attend the Cop27 summit in Egypt 'due to other pressing domestic commitments'

Daily Mirror

Foreign secretary urged to act over jailed British–Egyptian hunger striker

MPs and peers say Alaa Abd El-Fattah’s life is seriously at risk and his sister is being ignored

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak to skip crucial Cop27 climate summit in Egypt, No 10 reveals

Liz Truss was set to attend – but new prime minister has ‘other pressing domestic commitments’

The Independent UK

Egypt's Pound Slides as IMF Deal Triggers New Exchange Rate

Egypt's pound slid about 14.5% to a record low against the dollar on Thursday as authorities announced a $3 billion International Monetary Fund deal with a commitment to a "durably flexible exchange rate regime". The central bank also raised interest rates by 200 basis points in an out-of-cycle meeting, saying…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt, IMF reach preliminary agreement for $3 billion loan

The International Monetary Fund has reached a deal with the Egyptian government, paving the way for the country to access a $3 billion loan

The Independent UK

In COP27 host Egypt, Red Sea coral reefs resilient but under stress

Egypt hosts next month's COP27 climate summit at a Red Sea resort, where climate change and human activity are threatening one of the world's most prized coral reefs.

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China urges rich world to shun 'empty slogans' ahead of climate talks

Rich countries must move on from "empty slogans" when it comes to climate change and make progress in meeting funding commitments, a Chinese official said on Thursday ahead of a new round of global climate talks in Egypt next month.

Daily Mirror

Horrific abuse at hands of ISIS leader detailed by US family after brainwashing hundreds

The Kansas native moved to Egypt in 2008 before settling in Syria with her husband who was in a leadership position in the Islamic State

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt’s PM Announces $15 Increase in Minimum Monthly Wage

Egypt’s prime minister on Wednesday announced a 300-pound ($15.20) increase in the minimum monthly wage, as average Egyptians suffer from soaring prices in recent months. In a news conference, Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly announced the increase to 3,000 Egyptian pounds (over $152), up from 2,700 pounds ($137). It was the…

Bangkok Post

Solving the energy challenge

As Thailand's delegation prepares to travel to COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt in early November, it is crucial that we reflect on, and learn from, the momentous world events that have disrupted commitments made at the last climate summit in Glasgow less than a year ago.

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Kerry: US not 'obstructing' talk of climate compensation

U.S. climate envoy John Kerry says the United States wants to find a solution to a growing controversy that threatens to overtake the upcoming U.N. global conference

Glasgow Live

Glasgow urged to 'lead the way' on climate change at global COP27 next month

Council leader Susan Aitken will be representing Glasgow at the annual climate summit, which was hosted by Glasgow last year and this year will be held in Egypt.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt, Qatar to Boost Cooperation Through Gas Exporting Countries Forum

Egypt and Qatar have agreed to bolster cooperation in the energy sector at the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) through continuous bilateral coordination. Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El-Molla held talks on Monday with Qatari Energy Minister Saad bin Sherida al-Kaabi. In a press statement, Molla said…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egyptian Presidency Pardons Former MP Zyad Elelaimy

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi issued on Monday a decree pardoning the Egyptian political activist and former lawmaker, Zyad Elelaimy. Sisi’s decision to release Elelaimy came in response to calls from political forces and the pardon committee. It also comes in line with the President’s call to activate the work…

Wales Online

Escape UK winter for luxury 28-day Egypt holiday that's £227 cheaper than staying at home, say easyJet

'While escaping abroad does not make all our financial commitments disappear, it is startling to know that like-for-like, it is cheaper to buy an all-inclusive holiday than stay in the UK this winter'

The Guardian - UK

Egypt shuts down event spaces on first Monday of Cop27 in blow to NGOs

Groups say cancellations could restrict debate as host country tightens security for opening days

Reuters

Egypt COP27 climate summit activists concerned voices will be curtailed

The decision to hold next month's COP27 climate summit in a highly secured tourist resort in Egypt, along with restrictions on access, is curbing civil society's participation in the event, some prominent activists say.

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