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Scientists predict 2026 hottest year on record as climate talks begin

Headline via BBC News · first report 9 Nov, 13:00 IST, latest 10 Nov, 10:27 IST

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7 independent news organisations have reported this story. The first report we saw came from BBC News at 9 Nov, 13:00 IST; the latest is from Mint at 10 Nov, 10:27 IST. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details: read each report through the links below.

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First report9 Nov, 13:00 IST
Latest report10 Nov, 10:27 IST
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Scientists are predictng this could be the hottest year on record as the COP31 climate summit opens.
Countries are gathering in Antalya, Turkey, for the annual U.N. climate conference. Many are frustrated with the lack of focus on fossil fuels, the main driver of climate change.
The United Nations COP31 climate summit has opened in Antalya after a year marked by deadly heatwaves and devastating floods. Delegates face fresh challenges as the war in Iran disrupts global energy supplies.
The WMO report, which encompasses nine data sets, showed that each of the past 12 years, including 2026, was ranked among the 12 ​warmest ever recorded since records began in around 1850.
Asian markets rallied on Tuesday, led by South Korea and Japan, after Wall Street’s strongest session in seven months. Technology shares rebounded and lower oil prices eased inflation concerns. Indian markets were closed for Diwali-Balipratipada.

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