Friday, April 21 — 7 most significant news

Every day, I ask ChatGPT to read the top 1000 trending news and post only the significant ones. No junk news, ever: if nothing significant happens, nothing gets posted.

Today ChatGPT read 1326 articles and gave 8 of them a score over 6.5.

After removing duplicates and repeats, here is today’s most significant news:

[7.9] Scientists predict new global temperature record in 2023 or 2024 due to climate change and El Nino weather phenomenon. — Reuters

Climate scientists predict that the world could breach a new average temperature record in 2023 or 2024 due to climate change and the anticipated return of the El Nino weather phenomenon. Climate models suggest a return to El Nino conditions later this year, which is typically associated with record-breaking global temperatures. The world's hottest year on record so far was 2016, coinciding with a strong El Nino.

[7.7] G7 countries consider near-total ban on exports to Russia. — Reuters

The G7 countries are considering a near-total ban on exports to Russia, according to Japanese government sources. The US and Ukraine's allies are also discussing an outright ban on most exports to Russia before a summit meeting in Japan next month.

[7.2] US House Speaker McCarthy faces tough test in persuading Republicans to support $1.5tn debt ceiling increase. — Reuters

US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is working to persuade Republicans to support a $1.5 trillion increase in the nation's debt ceiling. The bill, which authorizes more government debt, is McCarthy's opening negotiation with President Joe Biden. If Congress fails to raise the federal government's $31.4 trillion debt ceiling, the government could face a default that would impact the US and world economies. Financial markets are already showing concern, with the cost of insuring exposure to US debt at its highest level in a decade.

[6.6] EU approves comprehensive regulation for cryptocurrency industry. — CNBC

The European Parliament has approved the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA), the first comprehensive regulation for digital assets in the EU. The legislation aims to reduce risks for consumers and holds providers liable for lost crypto-assets. It imposes requirements on crypto platforms, token issuers, and traders regarding transparency, disclosure, authorization, and supervision. Stablecoins must maintain reserves for redemption requests, and the European Securities and Markets Authority can ban or restrict platforms that do not protect investors or threaten market integrity. Firms must also disclose their energy consumption and environmental impact. The rules are expected to apply from next year.

[6.6] China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang asserts Taiwan belongs to China and accuses Taiwan independence separatist forces and a handful of countries of disrupting the status quo. — Reuters.com

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[6.6] African countries approve new malaria vaccine, with 20 million doses available for purchase this year. — Reuters.com

Nigeria and Ghana have become the first countries to approve the new R21 malaria vaccine, developed by Oxford University and manufactured by the Serum Institute of India and Novavax. At least 10 other African countries are reviewing trial data for the vaccine, with more expected to approve it in the coming weeks. Serum Institute plans to produce 20 million doses of the vaccine in the next two months, with a supply worth around $60 million. The vaccine has a 70%-80% efficacy rate in late-stage trials.

[6.5] UNICEF warns of "child survival crisis" in Africa as 13 million children miss vaccinations due to COVID-19. — CTV News

Nearly 13 million children in Africa missed vaccinations between 2019 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a UNICEF report. The disruption has left the continent vulnerable to disease outbreaks and facing a "child survival crisis." Africa has the highest number of unvaccinated and under-vaccinated children, with 12.7 million missing one or more vaccinations and 8.7 million not receiving any vaccine doses. Half of the 20 countries with the largest number of unvaccinated children are in Africa. The pandemic exposed and exacerbated weaknesses in health systems and primary health care in Africa.

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