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The US debt ceiling bill passed the House of Representatives with broad bipartisan support. Now the Senate is aiming for a quick passage to avoid a default. Meanwhile, Zelenskiy joins European leaders at a summit in Moldova, and foreign ministers from the BRICS countries meet in South Africa.

Plus, rich nations say they’re spending billions to save the planet. Some money is going to strange places.

By Edson Caldas

US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer arrives for his news conference after the weekly Senate Democratic caucus policy luncheon. May 31, 2023. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

DEBT CEILING SAGA

WAR IN UKRAINE

AROUND THE WORLD

Developed nations have pledged $100 billion a year to help developing countries reduce emissions and manage the impacts of climate change. A deep look into the funded projects shows how a lack of clear definitions for what counts as climate finance has led to some spurious claims. Among the projects countries have counted: a new coal plant, chocolate stores, a hotel and an airport expansion. 

An eight-year-old male African lion rests on the plains of Kafue National Park, September 19, 2020. Courtesy of Sebastian Kennerknecht/Handout via REUTERS

Lion and leopard populations in Zambia’s Kafue National Park are showing signs of a modest comeback following decades of poaching, helped by expanded protection strategies. One of the more innovative approaches is tagging white-backed and hooded vultures with satellite trackers to quickly alert wildlife managers of poached or poisoned carcasses.

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