Pelosi calls Trump ‘the biggest con job in American history’ in reply to climate comment

A fire broke out at the COP30 summit venue in Brazil on Thursday, damaging part of the roof and leading to a chaotic evacuation as negotiations reached a critical stage. The incident occurred at the Belem site, marking the third major disruption following Indigenous protests that had previously stormed and blockaded the venue.

The United States has announced exemptions for several Brazilian agricultural products, including beef, coffee, and tomatoes, from recently imposed tariffs. This decision comes as President Donald Trump faces increasing pressure from voters regarding rising living costs, following a rollback of reciprocal farm tariffs.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced plans to negotiate with former U.S. President Donald Trump regarding a U.S.-backed peace proposal that requires Ukraine to make significant concessions to end the ongoing conflict with Russia. The president's office confirmed receipt of the draft plan, which was developed by U.S. and Russian officials, and indicated that discussions with Trump would occur in the coming days.

Sir Keir Starmer emphasized the importance of the G20 as a vital platform for promoting British business, despite Donald Trump's decision to boycott the summit in South Africa. Starmer's remarks highlight the ongoing relevance of the G20 in global economic discussions.

Keir Starmer has defended his trip to South Africa for the G20 summit, which takes place just days before the budget announcement. The Prime Minister aims to secure investment to address the cost of living crisis and bolster support for Ukraine. His attendance comes despite the absence of Donald Trump, who has chosen to boycott the summit.

A fire broke out during the COP30 climate talks in Brazil, prompting an evacuation of the event. BBC Climate Editor Justin Rowlatt reported from the scene, where huge columns of smoke were visible. The incident affected thousands of attendees at the UN-organized summit, which aims to address global climate issues.

The COP30 climate summit in Brazil was disrupted on Thursday due to a fire that broke out at the venue, leading to the evacuation of attendees. Thirteen individuals were treated for smoke inhalation as organizers managed the chaotic situation. The incident occurred while negotiators were preparing to finalize a deal aimed at enhancing global climate action.

A fire broke out at the COP30 climate summit venue in Brazil, prompting the evacuation of attendees. Officials reported that the fire was contained within six minutes, and 13 individuals received treatment for smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.