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Billions pledged for green development at Africa climate talks
Billions pledged for green development at Africa climate talks
by  AFP

The UAE pledged $4.5 billion in clean energy investments in Africa on Tuesday at a landmark climate summit aimed to showcase the continent's potential as a green powerhouse. And on Tuesday, the conference saw its most significant pledge so far, with $4.5 billion announced by the United Arab Emirates, which will also host the COP28 summit in Dubai in November-December.

Microsoft gambles big on Hollywood-esque 'Starfield' video game
Microsoft gambles big on Hollywood-esque 'Starfield' video game
by  AFP

"Starfield", one of the most-anticipated video games in years, launches worldwide on Wednesday with the hype -- and production standards -- of a Hollywood blockbuster. Other titles this year boasting those same Hollywood-esque qualities include "Hogwarts Legacy", made by Avalanche Studios owned by Warner Bros. and tapping into the Harry Potter universe.

Black Sea ships carrying grain hit insurance obstacle
Black Sea ships carrying grain hit insurance obstacle
by  AFP

The risk of bombing has made it virtually impossible to insure ships leaving Ukraine via the Black Sea, leaving the sector to find an alternative route, especially for grain. Ports along this alternative route are also under attack from Russians, according to Frederic Denefle, head of Garex, a French company specialised in marine risk insurance.

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