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French MPs unanimously approved a first reading of an environmentalist-backed bill to restrict the manufacture and sale of products containing PFAS or forever chemicals, although kitchen utensils were excluded from its scope after a major campaign by manufacturers this week. IMAGES
The EU is to better protect journalists from political interference under an unprecedented media freedom law adopted by the European Parliament. The legislation, backed in a vote by 464 EU lawmakers, with 92 against and 65 abstaining, also enshrines editorial independence and seeks to improve transparency on media ownership. IMAGES
The United Nations General Assembly adopts a "historic" resolution calling for an opinion from the International Court of Justice on the "obligations" of states in the fight against global warming. IMAGES
The Israeli parliament approves in a final reading - 61 to 47 - an amendment to the country's quasi-constitution that considerably limits the possibilities of a prime minister being impeached. Opponents say the measure is aimed at protecting premier Benjamin Netanyahu, who is on trial for corruption charges he denies. IMAGES
The UN's COP27 climate summit approved on Sunday the creation of a special fund to cover the losses suffered by vulnerable nations hit by the impact of global warming. SOUNDBITE
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