THE UN weather agency says 2010 is “almost certain” to rank among the three hottest years on record.

British Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband today accused China of “hijacking” the Copenhagen summit and preventing a legally binding treaty desired by most of the world.

EU leaders agreed to contribute generously towards the estimated €22 billion to €50bn a year developing countries will need to deal with climate change.

THE UN delivered a revised reunification plan to the rival Cypriot leaders yesterday in a last bid for agreement before the European Union summit later this week in Copenhagen.

President Ahmet Necdet Sezer has urged the leaders of the 15 EU countries to set a date for accession talks with Turkey at their Copenhagen summit in December, a Turkish official said.