China’s economy can grow by up to 5% until 2030: ex-finance vice-minister Zhu
China can sustain annual growth of 4.5 to 5 per cent over its next five-year plan period, former…
Coral reefs become first environmental system on Earth to pass climate “tipping point,” report says
Coral reefs around the globe have for years suffered publicly in warming oceans, periodically making headlines when iconic…
A Chart Climate Denialists Can’t Ignore
Every now and then you come across a piece of evidence that feels strong enough to cut through…
I wanted to end my life… it saved me: JANE FRYER reveals the disturbing rise of electric shock therapy, the patients who swear by it – and the thousands left with memory loss and brain damage after having it done without consent
For many of us who don’t know better, the very mention of electric shock (or electroconvulsive) therapy (ECT)…
Internet and mobile coverage restored in Afghanistan after 48-hour blackout ordered by Taliban authorities
Just before nightfall on Wednesday, local time, the near-deserted streets of Afghanistan’s capital Kabul suddenly filled with people.…
Australian Murray Hunter says he was improperly arrested in Thailand for criticizing Malaysia
BANGKOK (AP) — An Australian man arrested in Thailand on a defamation charge that he says originated with…
The Australian who was key to the creation of Israel
IN 1947, Herbert Vere “Doc” Evatt was Australia’s external affairs minister and the appointed chair of the United…
Australia and Türkiye hit diplomatic stalemate over COP31 climate summit hosting rights
Australia and Türkiye are still locked in COP31 negotiations and could even agree to share hosting rights for…
Analysis: Half of global emissions covered by 2035 climate pledges after UN summit in New York
Half of global greenhouse gas emissions are now covered by a 2035 climate pledge following a key UN…
Meghan McCain Digs At ‘Nepo Baby’ Advocate Over UN Speech
“We are told by leaders across the board that we are the future,” 19-year-old Violet Affleck said at…
Palestinian Authority president thanks Australia, but points to decades of failure, in UN address
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas — who was blocked from attending the UN by the US — has…
Hastie lets loose, one-on-one with Albanese and Trump, and the politics of Palestinian recognition
Welcome back to your weekly federal politics update, where Brett Worthington gets you up to speed on the…