Billionaire Michael Bloomberg will fund the UN climate change agency after the US withdrew from the Paris Agreement again, President Donald Trump announced. Bloomberg’s pledge ensures the UNFCCC remains operational, covering the 22% of its $96.5 million budget previously provided by the US for 2024-2025.
European Commission to provisionally apply Mercosur trade deal from 1 May
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EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING
This morning, the European Commission confirmed provisional application of the Mercosur trade deal from 1 May, linking the EU with Argentina,
EU seals free-trade agreement with Australia to reduce tariffs and expand exports
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EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING
This morning, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen finalised a free-trade agreement with Australia, significantly reducing tariffs on EU goods