World Business Report - COP30: Amid protests, a call for a global carbon tax

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In Brazil, Indigenous protesters have stormed the COP30 venue in Belém over broken land rights promises. Inside, climate talks continue with shipping under scrutiny. Leanna Byrne chats with the secretary-general of the International Maritime Organisation, who’s pushing for a global carbon levy despite US and Saudi opposition.

Also, a Chinese tycoon accused of running a vast scam compound in Myanmar is extradited to Beijing.

And Greek farmers protest soaring costs, delayed subsidies and livestock diseases.

Published on Wednesday, 12th November 2025.

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