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Climate and environment updates: UN plastic treaty talks fail to reach an agreement

Wednesday, December 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The climate crisis is not a distant threat; it's happening right now and affecting what matters most to us. Hurricanes intensified by a warming planet and drought-fueled wildfires are destroying our communities. Rising seas and flooding are swallowing our homes. And...

Chinese espionage campaign scooped up data on thousands of US mobile phone users, sources say

Wednesday, December 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- U.S. officials suspect that a recently discovered Chinese hacking and espionage campaign scooped up data on hundreds of thousands of American mobile phone users, likely stealing information about more than 1 million customers, ABC News has learned.Sources familiar with the investigation gave...

Russia sees no grounds for negotiations with Ukraine, Putin spokesperson says

Wednesday, December 4 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told the Izvestia newspaper in an interview published Wednesday that Russia sees "no grounds for negotiations yet" to end Moscow's war on Ukraine.President-elect Donald Trump's imminent return to the White House has revived speculation as to a possible...

South Korean opposition moves to impeach president after his declaration of martial law

Wednesday, December 4 by ABC News

(SEOUL and LONDON) -- South Korea’s dominant opposition party moved on Wednesday to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol, submitting a motion a day after his declaration of martial law set off a night of political chaos.The opposition Democratic Party's motion to impeach Yoon is...

Israel-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: West Bank settler rioters target Palestinians

Wednesday, December 4 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The ceasefire in Lebanon is holding despite ongoing Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah targets, which Israeli officials say are responses to ceasefire violations by the Iranian-backed militant group.The Israel Defense Forces continues its intense airstrike and ground campaigns in Gaza, particularly in the...

South Korean state council passes resolution lifting martial law

Tuesday, December 3 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The South Korean State Council passed a resolution to officially lift martial law, according to the South Korean Prime Minister's office.Shortly before the vote, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said troops have been withdrawn, hours after he declared an "emergency...

South Korean parliament votes to lift martial law following presidents declaration

Tuesday, December 3 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared an "emergency martial law" in a televised speech on Tuesday, the Yonhap news agency reported.Yoon said the measure was necessary due to the actions of the country's opposition, which he accused of controlling parliament,...

South Korean president declares martial law

Tuesday, December 3 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared an "emergency martial law" in a televised speech on Tuesday, the Yonhap news agency reported.Yoon said the measure was necessary due to the actions of the country's opposition, which he accused of...

Hunt is on to find Americans, Canadian who disappeared scaling New Zealand’s tallest mountain

Tuesday, December 3 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The hunt is on to find three climbers who disappeared while trying to get to the top of New Zealand’s tallest mountain, authorities said.The three men -- 56-year-old Kurt Blair and 50-year-old Carlos Romero from the United States, along with one Canadian...

Russian overnight drone attack hit Ukraine critical infrastructure, air force says

Tuesday, December 3 by ABC News

LONDON -- Ukraine's air force said it shot down 22 of 28 Russian drones in Moscow's latest overnight barrage, though acknowledged "several hits on critical infrastructure facilities" in the west of the country.The air force said it also shot down three Russian Kh-59/69 cruise...

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