⌨Following three days of escalating tensions with Russia over Storm Shadow missiles, the media focus shifted to two parallel crises. Storm Bert struck Britain with increasing severity, claiming three lives throughout the day - two in vehicle accidents and one from a falling tree. By evening, rescue operations were underway for people trapped in landslides, with warnings of worse conditions ahead.
Meanwhile, COP29 talks in Azerbaijan faced collapse as vulnerable nations walked out over climate finance disputes. Saudi Arabia was accused of modifying official negotiating text, leading to further complications. By late evening, a $1.3tn climate finance deal was reached, though campaigners rejected it.
Putin's threats continued in the background, with a UK minister warning of potential Russian cyber attacks on British infrastructure, while the Russian ambassador claimed Britain's direct involvement in the Ukraine war through missile strikes.