COP29 begins in Azerbaijan | Trump makes key appointments | EU's 'unwavering support' for Ukraine

COP29 has opened with a major announcement on the establishment of a UN-backed global carbon market. Countries attending the conference in Azerbaijan signed off on draft carbon credit quality standards - a step toward launching a framework for countries and private companies to offset their carbon footprint by funding emissions-reduction projects elsewhere.

US President-elect Donald Trump has announced key appointments to his new administration, as Republicans inch closer to taking full control of Congress. Michael Waltz, a Republican congressman, has reportedly been picked as National Security Advisor, while Senator Marco Rubio is tipped to be the next Secretary of State, according to the New York Times.

Israel's finance minister says he'll push for Israel to annex parts of the occupied West Bank once Donald Trump takes office. Remarks by Bezalel Smotrich have been criticised by a senior European Union official and the Palestinian Authority, while trucks of aid have entered Gaza ahead of a US deadline.

00:00 A major breakthrough at COP29 or a hollow announcement?
03:28 Donald Trump's administration takes shape as loyalists push forward for key posts.
06:13 Israel's finance minister vows to push Israel to annex parts of the occupied West Bank once Donald Trump takes office.
09:20 Europe marks Armistice Day as leaders join forces to shore up support for Ukraine.
12:00 Haiti's fifth leader in three years as the country’s security crisis deepens.

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