22 October 2026

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UN report puts national climate plans on a 2.6°C warming path

Meeting national climate plans and sustaining similar efforts would mean 2.6°C of warming above pre-industrial levels this century, UNEP projects. Current policies point to 2.8°C; additional net-zero targets could lower that to 2.1°C. Rapid emissions cuts and carbon removal remain essential to limit and reverse the 1.5°C overshoot.

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Abyei market strike toll rises to 153, local official says

A local official says the death toll from Monday’s drone strike on Amiet market in disputed Abyei has reached 153 and may rise. Authorities blame Sudan’s army, while responsibility has not been independently verified. South Sudan summoned Sudan’s ambassador as rescue and hospital teams continued their work.

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France prepares stronger security as protesters plan another Paris march

France is strengthening security before planned demonstrations on 24 October. The Yellow Vests filed plans for another Paris march, and President Macron called a review of last weekend’s policing failures. The prime minister met unions, while student groups continued demands for more education funding.

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Kremlin says Putin is ready to resume trilateral Ukraine talks

The Kremlin says Russia is willing in principle to resume talks with Ukraine and the US in November after Putin met Steve Witkoff on 21 October. Possible technical discussions would address postwar security. A US official told the BBC that both sides had accepted the proposal.