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Netanyahu ‘told New Zealand backing UN vote would be declaration of war’ | World news | The Guardian
John Key steps down as Prime Minister of New Zealand – ‘I’ve got nothing left in the tank’
• John Key has resigned as Prime Minister of New Zealand
• He will tender his resignation next week on Monday
• Key says his time as Prime Minister has been the most remarkable and satisfying time of his life
• Bill English is expected to take over as Prime Minister and Steven Joyce is expected to take on the finance role
• The National Party caucus will hold a meeting on December 12 to decide the new party leader and Prime Minister
• Key says he absolutely believes the party can win the next election
Source: Live: John Key steps down as Prime Minister of New Zealand – ‘I’ve got nothing left in the tank’
National Geographic asked photographers to show the impact of climate change, here’s what they shot
Historic drought – empty boat ramp The dramatic transformation amid the severe drought at Folsom Lake, Calif. More than 85 percent of its water reservoir is completely dry. The water level used to be up to the boat ramp edge. The water is also utilized for regional drinking water and power generation throughout the year. This lake became the global image of California’s drought due to climate change. National Geographic’s ‘Your Shot’ page Bachir Badaoui/National Geographic Your Shot
On vegan notes
Royal Bank of Scotland, Bank of Scotland and the Clydesdale Bank were all asked to make statements about the contents of their notes after vegans throughout Britain reacted angrily yesterday to news that the Bank of England’s new ‘plastic’ £5 note contains animal fat.
Scottish banks promise their notes are vegan-friendly – Scottish Financial