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3rd Dec 2023

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French shipping giant drops Arctic route to protect climate

Following a meeting with French president Emmanuel Macron, one of the world's largest container shipping companies, French CMA CGM, has announced it will not operate in the Arctic. "This is a bold choice for the preservation of the Arctic that has an essential role in regulating ocean currents and global climate patterns", CEO Rodolphe Saade announced. Chinese COSCO and Danish Maersk have both conducted trips in the Arctic area.

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Brussels denies having no 'concern' on Spain's amnesty law

The Spanish government remains secretive about its negotiations with pro-independence Catalans, but claims the EU Commission has "zero concerns" about their proposed amnesty law for Catalan separatists. The EU executive denies that.

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Dubai's COP28 — a view from the ground

Discussion of the biggest existential threat humanity has ever faced is barely mentioned on billboards or signage in Dubai — yet visitors are made aware quite quickly that t world rugby sevens tournament is imminent.

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