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Embattled president visits devastated region after criticism of initial government reaction to natural disaster
Borsa Istanbul will cancel Wednesday’s trades after 7 per cent slump
President calls for ‘national unity’ after criticism of government’s slow response as damaged infrastructure hinders rescue efforts
Aid agencies struggle to support millions of vulnerable people in a region broken by conflict
Erdoğan declares state of emergency in Turkey after deadly earthquake
More than 7,200 people confirmed dead in Turkey and Syria as search goes on for survivors
Rescuers in battered Şanlıurfa work around the clock to free those trapped in the rubble
Also in today’s newsletter: how Europe is raising cash for increased military spending
Early morning 7.8 magnitude quake and big aftershock trigger desperate search for survivors
Race to tackle growing humanitarian crisis amid scenes of devastation
Turkey is at the centre of one of the world’s most seismically active regions
Also in today’s newsletter, ‘spy’ balloon dashes US-China reset hopes and Biden makes his case for a second term
Submerged Hollywood sign
Outdated technology led to widespread disruption during December snowstorm while US rivals recovered fairly quickly
Soaring increases in crucial January renewals threaten to raise premiums and reduce cover on offer
Southwest hardest hit as thousands of flights still being cancelled across US
Treasury wants underwriting details to assess ‘vulnerabilities’ to extreme weather losses
World’s largest active volcano erupts after nearly four decades
Some reinsurers forced to exit market because of rising costs to provide cover
El Niño and La Niña heating and cooling phenomena set to become stronger, warn scientists
As world leaders meet in Egypt for COP27, rich countries face growing pressure to pay for the costs of climate damage, while food and energy crises loom large. Also: US climate ambitions; Africa’s energy transition; new solutions; saving the oceans
This year’s crop of extreme weather events has brought home the urgency of tackling climate change
The idea of richer countries paying out to cover the costs of climate damage has long been a divisive subject
At COP27, more funding is needed for poorer countries to adapt to warming
Climate change risks may rapidly outstrip nations’ ability to cope, warns report
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