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In Davos, Ecuadoran activist seeks end to fossil fuel addiction

Davos (Switzerland) (AFP) - Ecuadoran Amazon activist Helena Gualinga has come to the meeting of global elites in the Swiss Alpine village of Davos with a clear message: companies must stop new fossil fuel projects.

AFP

Davos organizers: Musk wasn't invited despite what he says

The World Economic Forum says billionaire Elon Musk wasn’t on the guest list for the annual meeting of business executives, global leaders and cultural trend-setters in Davos, Switzerland — despite what the Twitter owner claims

The Independent UK

Why Manchester United have set up shop at World Economic Forum

Man Utd are being represented at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland amid ongoing takeover talks.

Manchester Evening News

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China back to 'normal', says vice-premier

DAVOS, Switzerland: China has returned to normal after the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions, Vice Premier Liu He told the World Economic Forum on Tuesday as he invited "international friends" to visit the country.

Bangkok Post

Peter Schmeichel defends Man Utd presence in Davos

Davos (Switzerland) (AFP) - Manchester United great Peter Schmeichel on Tuesday defended the club's decision to set up a luxury lounge at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week which has sparked speculation that it is being used to market the team to potential buyers.

AFP

China back to 'normal' after end of Covid curbs: official

Davos (Switzerland) (AFP) - China has returned to normal after the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions, Vice Premier Liu He told the World Economic Forum on Tuesday as he invited "international friends" to visit the country.

AFP

EU takes on US, China over clean tech in Davos

Davos (Switzerland) (AFP) - The EU's chief announced ambitious plans Tuesday to challenge China and the United States in the race for clean-tech industries, as a battle over green trade emerged at the World Economic Forum.

AFP

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Scholz pressed by EU partners over tanks for Ukraine

Davos (Switzerland) (AFP) - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who named a new defence minister on Tuesday, faced increased pressure from several EU partners to authorise the export of Leopard tanks to Ukraine.

AFP

After a Davos DJ gig, Idris Elba has new role: advocate for small farmers

Davos (Switzerland) (AFP) - The last time British actor Idris Elba was in Davos during the World Economic Forum, it was to perform as a DJ at a party with Ramp;B superstar Mary J. Blige.

AFP

Ukraine centre stage as Davos returns

Davos (Switzerland) (AFP) - The war in Ukraine is set to take the spotlight Tuesday as global business and political A-listers huddle in the Swiss Alpine village of Davos with the ambitious aim of uniting a "fragmented" world.

AFP

Yellen sets surprise meeting with China’s vice premier in Switzerland

WASHINGTON — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will hold her first face-to-face meeting with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He on Wednesday in Zurich, making a detour on her way to talks in Africa.

Tribune News Service

Belarus opposition leader denounces her trial as 'farce'

Davos (Switzerland) (AFP) - Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya called her trial in absentia, set to start on Tuesday, a "farce" and "revenge" from President Alexander Lukashenko, saying she had not been given access to court documents.

AFP

Yellen to meet with Chinese finance minister in Switzerland

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is set to meet with her Chinese counterpart in Switzerland on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Davos 2023: Yellen to meet China's vice premier Liu He - U.S. Treasury

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will meet Chinese Vice Premier Liu He in Switzerland on Wednesday to exchange views on economic developments and deepen communication between the world's two largest economies, a Treasury official said.

Reuters

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Fighting Millman earns Medvedev Open clash

Daniil Medvedev has cruised into the Australian Open second round and will next face local favourite John Millman, who won a five-set marathon in his opener.

Al Jazeera

Richest 1% bag two-thirds of $42 trillion in new wealth: Oxfam

Charity calls for more taxes on the rich as World Economic Forum gathers for annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland.

Reuters

Davos 2023: Big Oil in sights of climate activist protests

Big oil firms came under pressure at the start of the World Economic Forum (WEF) from activists who accused them of hijacking the climate debate, while a Greta Thunberg-sponsored "cease and desist" campaign gained support on social media.

AFP

Slalom master Kristoffersen secures 30th World Cup victory

Wengen (Switzerland) (AFP) - Norwegian Henrik Kristoffersen posted his second victory of the season and the 30th of his career winning the men's World Cup slalom at Wengen on Sunday in very challenging conditions.

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Speed king Kilde storms to Wengen downhill win ahead of Odermatt

Wengen (Switzerland) (AFP) - Norwegian speed king Aleksander Aamodt Kilde claimed back-to-back wins in Wengen on Saturday, beating Swiss rival Marco Odermatt in the men's World Cup downhill a day after winning the super-G.

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Kilde storms to Wengen downhill win ahead of Odermatt

Wengen (Switzerland) (AFP) - Norway's Aleksander Aamodt Kilde claimed back-to-back wins in Wengen on Saturday, beating Swiss Marco Odermatt in the men's World Cup downhill a day after winning the super-G.

AFP

Bencic lays down Open marker with dominant Adelaide win

Adelaide (Australia) (AFP) - Switzerland's Belinda Bencic laid down a marker for next week's Australian Open with a dominant 6-0, 6-2 win over Daria Kasatkina in the final of the Adelaide International on Saturday.

AFP

Norway's Kilde wins Wengen super-G

Wengen (Switzerland) (AFP) - Norway's Aleksander Aamodt Kilde won the men's World Cup super-G in Wengen on Friday to cut Swiss rival Marco Odermatt's lead in the discipline standings.

Al Jazeera

Ex-Liberian strongman seeks to overturn Swiss war crimes ruling

Alieu Kosiah’s appeal could land him a life sentence as he faces additional charges of crimes against humanity.

The Independent UK

European legal team arriving in Lebanon in corruption probe

Lebanon's justice minister says a European judicial delegation from France, Germany, and Luxembourg has started to arrive in Lebanon to probe the country’s Central Bank governor and dozens of other individuals over suspected corruption

The Independent UK

Tour du Mont Blanc: The complete travel guide to Europe’s popular long-distance walk

If you relish hiking 18km a day at altitude in all weathers for days on the trot, the TMB offers a classic adventure, writes Margaret Batty

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