Focus on Hydrogen Projects and Renewable Power, UN's Concerns in Gaza

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An analysis of the argument for prioritizing electrolyzes over gas pipelines for hydrogen production, and the importance of offshore wind farm grids and interconnectors in promoting renewable power and receiving subsidies in the EU. The chapter also touches on the EU Commission's support for the wind sector and the UN Secretary General's concerns about the violation of humanitarian law in Gaza.

Microsoft registered an unexpected rebound in growth in its Azure cloud computing platform during the third quarter, environmental campaigners have attacked a critical part of the EU’s plans to green its energy supply, and the UN's secretary-general is denouncing what he calls “clear violations” of international law” in Gaza. Plus, the FT’s Arjun Neil Alim explains why companies are turning to former diplomats for help.

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Microsoft’s unexpected rebound in Azure cloud growth lifts shares

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Source: United Nations

The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help by Monica Lopez, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.

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