California joins UN health network following US departure from WHO
Jan 23 (Reuters) – California said on Friday it will become the first U.S. state to join the…
Renewables push China’s fossil‑fuelled power into first annual drop in 10 years
BEIJING, Jan 19 (Reuters) – China’s mostly coal-based thermal power generation fell in 2025 for the first time…
Global grain traders’ green pledges face skepticism as deal to protect Brazil’s rainforest unravels
Item 1 of 2 A drone views shows fallen trees in a secondary forest where farmers (not pictured)…
Euro zone investor morale better than expected at start of 2026
BERLIN, Jan 12 (Reuters) – The Sentix index measuring investor morale in the euro zone rose more than…
India detains environmental activist over anti-fossil fuel work
WASHINGTON, Jan 7 (Reuters) – An environmental activist working on an effort to coordinate a global treaty to…
Brazil surpassing US as top beef producer, easing global supply squeeze
Brazil produced more beef in 2025 than analysts expectedBeat U.S. production for first timeIncreasing productivity boosting beef yields…
Brazil sees bigger trade surplus in 2026 after beating own forecasts last year
BRASILIA, Jan 6 (Reuters) – Brazil expects a trade surplus of $70 billion to $90 billion in 2026,…
Italy says US has sharply cut proposed pasta tariffs after a review
ROME, Jan 1 (Reuters) – Italy’s foreign ministry said on Thursday the United States had sharply lowered proposed…
Exclusive: Soy trading firms to abandon Amazon protection pact in Brazil
ADM, Bunge, Cargill, Cofco signed 2006 agreement to protect Brazil’s Amazon forest with soy farming moratoriumMato Grosso law…
EU plans stricter controls on plastic imports to help struggling recyclers
BRUSSELS, Dec 23 (Reuters) – The European Union will introduce stricter rules for imports of plastics, the European…
European shares close at fresh record high as Novo Nordisk drives healthcare boost
Euro zone equity volatility at over a year-lowHealthcare stocks top gainers after Novo Nordisk boostBasic resources gain on…
Explainer: Why the Dutch pension fund reform matters for markets
Big group of Dutch pension funds move to new system on Jan 1New system drops benefit guarantees, allows…