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Trump trade war dominates BRICS meeting in Brazil
Trump trade war dominates BRICS meeting in Brazil

The foreign ministers of Brazil, China, Russia and other BRICS members began two days of talks in Rio de Janeiro Monday aimed at forging a united front to US President Donald Trump's aggressive trade policies.

Sicily's Catania airport back in service after Etna activity
Sicily's Catania airport back in service after Etna activity

Sicily's Catania Airport resumed service Sunday after volcanic activity from Mount Etna temporarily limited incoming flights, but it warned passengers of possible delays and cancellations. Earlier in the day, the airport announced that due to volcanic activity Sunday morning, arriving flights would be reduced to six per hour and that one section of the airport would be closed.

Hawaii announces $4 bn settlement in wildfire lawsuits
Hawaii announces $4 bn settlement in wildfire lawsuits

A $4 billion settlement has been reached to end thousands of lawsuits filed in the wake of devastating wildfires on Maui nearly one year ago, the governor of Hawaii announced Friday. "This Global Settlement of over $4 billion will help our people heal," Hawaii Governor Josh Green said in a release.

Deep sea mining opponents hope to score regulatory win
Deep sea mining opponents hope to score regulatory win

Opponents of deep sea mining hope to take a potentially significant step toward an international moratorium on Friday, as the sector's top international authority considers what could snowball into a key regulatory text. Deep sea mining opponents hope this could eventually lead to a moratorium.