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Could Santa Marta climate talks mark ground zero in push to ditch fossil fuels?
May 1, 2026 - World 
Colombia hosted nearly 60 countries at pivotal time on world stage for fight to transition to a clean energy futureLooking out to sea from the grey sandy beaches of Santa Marta, on Colombia’s Caribbean coast, it is never hard to spot evidence of the country’s thriving fossil fuel export trade. Oil tankers ride at anchor on the horizon and sometimes, locals say, lumps of coal wash up on the shore, blown off the collier ships that carry cargos from the nearby mines.It was here, on Wednesday evening, that the Colombian government took a bold step to shift its economy – and that of the rest of the world – away from dependence on coal, gas and oil and into a new era of clean energy. With the first ever conference on “transitioning away from fossil fuels”, the host joined nearly 60 countries determined to loosen of the grip of petrostates on the world’s future. Continue reading...
Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi hospitalized after a health crisis in prison
May 1, 2026 - World 
Iran’s imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Narges Mohammadi, has been urgently transferred to a hospital after a severe health decline
Trump says Iran 'not there' yet in offering an acceptable deal
May 1, 2026 - World 
President Trump says he cannot accept Iran's latest proposal for making a deal to end the war and alleviate economic pressures from his blockade.
Trump to raise tariffs on EU autos to 25%, accusing bloc of non-compliance with trade deal
May 1, 2026 - World 
President Trump has announced the increase in tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union, saying the EU failed to fully comply with a trade agreement.
Heads of Gaza-bound aid flotilla taken to Israel for questioning, others released to Greek custody
May 1, 2026 - World 
The reported leaders of a flotilla attempting to break the maritime blockade of the Gaza Strip are to be taken to Israel for questioning, while 175 other participants were to be released, Israeli officials said Friday.
