Hundreds take to water to protest coal exports at Newcastle port as Australia faces climate scrutiny
Protestors called for coal exports from Newcastle to end by 2030 and for workers to be supported in moving to other industries
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Hungary seizes $18m cash tied to ex-Orban-era minister in probe
Anti-corruption authorities in Hungary say they found around $18 million in hidden cash.
China, US discuss tariffs, farm trade ahead of Xi-Trump meeting
The White House said Trump will meet Xi on Nov 19 on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Shenzhen.
Heat hammer Hurricanes to hand WBBL champions sixth straight loss
The Hobart Hurricanes' WBBL defence falls further into tatters with a humiliating 10-wicket loss to the Brisbane Heat.
South Sudan delays election to February 11 2027
JOHANNESBURG, Nov 14 - South Sudan has pushed back its national elections to February 11, 2027, according to a timetable issued by the country's National Elections Commission, in another delay to its first election since independence in 2011. No reason was given for the postponement.
Sudan: Misery worsens amid plummeting aid for displaced people
Sudan's humanitarian crisis is exacerbated by cuts in international aid. Almost 34 million people are in need as war and drone strikes are making it difficult to deliver aid to the population.
China should share its renewable energy expertise
China is updating a law that has underpinned one of the most remarkable industrial transformations of our time. After two decades of rapid renewable-energy development, China is preparing to rewrite the rules that have guided, supported and guarded its energy revolution. The draft revision to…
Nvidia scandal raises new concerns about scale of Chinese spying
China’s espionage efforts are intensifying in its backyard as Beijing continues to expand its military footprint in the South China Sea.
Australian mechanic honoured for gifting 19 cars to needy youth after son's death
After the devastating loss of his eldest son, Gavin Hynam launched the Cars 4 Youth initiative. This program supplies refurbished cars to disadvantaged young people in regional Victoria and includes mentorship for aspiring drivers. Through these efforts, Hynam has empowered many youths to chase…
6-year-old Gaza burn victim caught in Israeli dispute over aid
Masa Yassin needs a new mask to control the scars on her face, but Israel is preventing the plastic needed for the treatment from being imported.
Trump, Xi and Putin to hold unprecedented meeting, White House says
The leaders of the US, China and Russia will hold an unprecedented meeting on the sidelines of a major economic summit, the White House has said.
US flight chaos in photos: Long queues, crowded terminals and thousands of passengers in limbo
Goalkeeper given 12-game ban for fatal collision with Tenerife striker
Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono has been suspended for 12 games after an on-field collision that resulted in the death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel.
South Sudanese start registering to vote ahead of first national elections
The voter registration operation runs until 28 November ahead of the polls which have been postponed several times since independence in 2011.
King Charles receives early birthday surprise during market visit
The birthday surprises have started early for King Charles, who was surrounded by excited students during a visit to a local market a day before turning 78.
UK police investigating comedian David Walliams over serious allegations
David Walliams is being investigated by British police over reports of alleged serious sexual offences.
Singapore authorises carbon credit project to improve safe drinking water access in Rwanda
This is the first such authorisation under the Singapore-Rwanda Implementation Agreement.
Could major power politics stall the landmark High Seas Treaty?
Nearly a year after taking effect, the landmark High Seas Treaty risks becoming another geopolitical battleground among major powers, observers have warned. Ratified by 105 countries including China but not the United States and Russia, the Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction…
Dublin vegetable grower had ‘no idea’ her cabbage was on the menu for European leaders
State dinner was prepared by chef Mark Moriarty and featured ‘Jenny McNally’s Roasted Cabbage’
Eccentric man kept pipe bombs as memento of murdered brother, court hears
As per custom in Traveller community, defendant retained all of his deceased brother’s belongings in a bag
Microsoft reports progress as outage enters day two
Microsoft says there's progress being made as its global outage enters a second day.
Houthis say Saudi-led coalition forces target Saada, Razih in Yemen
Saudi-led coalition air strikes targeted southern parts of Saada city in northern Yemen, while artillery shelling hit populated villages in the border district of Razih, Al Jazeera reported, citing Houthi-run Al Masirah TV.
Microsoft restores service to Outlook and Teams after global outage
The outage crippled online communications for businesses and governments worldwide for over 24 hours.
UN says 25 seafarers killed in, around Hormuz since US-Israel war on Iran
'Situation cannot become new normal', says UN's Khaled Khiari, as Iran reports three more vessels hitting mines.
Morning update
If you are just joining us, here are key developments from across the region and beyond:
Missing Australian teenager reunites with his mother
A 17-year-old Australian teenager who went missing for six days has been reunited with his mother.
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,620,630 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russian forces suffered 1,710 casualties over the past day.
Espionage accusations: a pressure tactic for Turkish government critics
This week's arrest of an employee of a German foundation in Istanbul has put focus back on the Erdogan administration's pressure tactics. The arrest is far from the first of its kind.
Turkey uses espionage accusations to pressure government critics
The arrest of a German foundation's employee in Istanbul this week has put the focus back on pressure tactics used by the Erdogan administration. The arrest is far from the first of its kind.
