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Europe's top rights court says Switzerland is not doing enough to tackle climate change, in the first such ruling on the responsibility of states in curbing global warming. SOUNDBITE
Greta Thunberg arrives at court in London. The environmental activist is on trial for defying police orders during protests against the oil industry last October. IMAGES
Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg leaves a UK court after denying a public order offence, after she was arrested at a demonstration against the energy industry in central London. The 20-year-old activist -- a key face of the movement to fight climate change -- was among 26 people charged at the October 17 demonstration in the British capital. IMAGES
The UN's COP27 climate summit approved on Sunday the creation of a special fund to cover the losses suffered by vulnerable nations hit by the impact of global warming. SOUNDBITE
Russia vetoes a Security Council resolution formally linking climate change and global security challenges that was supported by a majority of UN member states. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.