At least 10 dead as Indonesia’s Laki-Laki volcano erupts, burns homes
The 1,703-metre (5,587-foot) twin volcano eruption on Flores Island forces authorities to evacuate several villages.
New Queensland government bins Labor’s hydro project set to be key part of renewable transition
LNP energy minister rules out considering a smaller version of the Pioneer Burdekin scheme
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Queensland’s new Liberal National party government has cancelled a Labor hydro project despite public service advice that a downsized version of the scheme would have delivered “exceptional value on both a capacity and storage basis”.
Announced under premier Annastacia Palaszczuk in 2022, the gigantic Pioneer Burdekin pumped hydro scheme formed a key element of the state’s legislated plan for a renewables transition by 2035.
Continue reading...Independent MPs cancel airline VIP memberships – as it happened
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- William Tyrrell inquest: police suspect foster mother buried toddler after accidental death
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In case you missed it – political editor Karen Middleton talked to shadow transport minister Bridget McKenzie about the Qantas saga for the Australian Politics podcast – please enjoy McKenzie’s nimble wordcraft:
Westpac has recorded a $7bn full-year profit, representing a modest decline on last year’s strong result, as the number of homeowners falling behind on repayments jumped higher.
Continue reading...Aerial footage shows damage left by Oklahoma tornadoes
A trail of destruction was left after multiple tornadoes tore through the state.
Heatwave to turn parts of Australia into ‘one of the hottest places in the world’ this week
Some of the east coast and the north will bake in a furnace of potentially life-threatening heat, the Bureau of Meteorology forecasts
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A heatwave is due to strike Australia’s east coast, with temperatures expected above 40C, making the country’s north “one of the hottest places in the world” this week, the Bureau of Meteorology has forecast.
Residents in northern New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory are being warned to brace for unsettled weather through the week, starting on Monday, as a mass of heat moves eastward from central Australia.
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Continue reading...Pakistan shuts primary schools for a week in Lahore due to dangerous air quality – The Associated Press
- Pakistan shuts primary schools for a week in Lahore due to dangerous air quality The Associated Press
- Video: Hazardous Smog Cloaks Pakistan’s 2nd-Largest City The New York Times
- Lahore air pollution hits historic high, forcing school closures NBC News
- This Is The World's Most Polluted City, 6 Times Worse Than Delhi NDTV
- Pakistan province calls for ‘climate diplomacy’ with India as record smog chokes major city CNN
Myanmar junta chief to make first China visit since seizing power – Reuters
- Myanmar junta chief to make first China visit since seizing power Reuters
- Head of Myanmar's military government visits close ally China for the first time since taking power The Associated Press
- Myanmar military government chief on first visit to ally China since coup Al Jazeera English
- Myanmar Ethnic Groups Slam China as They Begin Talks With India Bloomberg
- Myanmar Junta-Linked Businessmen Head to China Ahead of Min Aung Hlaing’s Visit The Irrawaddy
‘We are not military – why are we being hit?’
In the Lebanese city of Nabatieh, Orla Guerin meets hospital patients and medics vowing to stay despite Israeli strikes.
When will we know who has won the US election?
Once polls close on Tuesday, a winner may not be projected for several hours, days or even weeks.
Pro-EU leader claims Moldova victory despite alleged Russian meddling
Maia Sandu said she would be president for all, after a run-off against a rival backed by a pro-Russian party.
Watch Chinese space crew return to Earth
Three astronauts from the Shenzhou-18 mission landed in north China after six months aboard the Tiangong space station.
Europe’s Trumpian nightmare – POLITICO Europe
- Europe’s Trumpian nightmare POLITICO Europe
- How Europe is preparing for a possible second Trump presidency The Washington Post
- US election: What could a Harris win mean for Europe's economy? Euronews
- How Europe is preparing for ‘cold shower’ of second Trump presidency The Telegraph
- EU braces for potential Donald Trump US election win DW (English)
Putin and his puppets stole the Georgian election – POLITICO Europe
- Putin and his puppets stole the Georgian election POLITICO Europe
- Thousands rally again in Georgia to protest the parliamentary election they say was rigged The Associated Press
- Georgia’s ruling party crushes the country’s European dream The Economist
- Edward Lucas: 'Georgia Is Heading In The Direction Of Belarus' Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
- Euroviews. Did we just witness Georgia go from dream to nightmare? Euronews
Israel says it carried out ground raid into Syria, seizing a Syrian citizen connected to Iran – CBS News
- Israel says it carried out ground raid into Syria, seizing a Syrian citizen connected to Iran CBS News
- Israel announces ground raid in Syria was conducted 'in recent months' NBC News
- Israel announces it conducted a ground raid in Syria KXAN.com
- Moment IDF captures Iranian operative Ali Soleiman al-Assi accused of spying on troops inside Syria New York Post
- IDF raid Syria, seize Syrian-national IRGC operative - Israel News The Jerusalem Post
Thousands of children in Gaza receive 2nd dose of polio vaccine, with others cut off – NPR
- Thousands of children in Gaza receive 2nd dose of polio vaccine, with others cut off NPR
- Thousands of Children in Gaza Get 2nd Dose of Polio Vaccine The New York Times
- Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on a deadly weekend of attacks in North Gaza UNICEF
- Israeli military denies strike on Gaza vaccination clinic Reuters
- Daily Press Briefing by the Spokesperson of the… Welcome to the United Nations
Why it costs India so little to reach the Moon and Mars
India has approved 227bn rupees ($2.7bn) for new space projects - but the funding is far from lavish.
Hundreds showed up for a Halloween parade. They got ‘ghosted.’ – The Washington Post
- Hundreds showed up for a Halloween parade. They got ‘ghosted.’ The Washington Post
- The Guy Behind the Fake AI Halloween Parade Listing Says You’ve Got It All Wrong WIRED
- Dublin Halloween parade hoax dupes thousands into packing Ireland capital's streets for nothing CBS News
- Pakistan Company Apologises For Advertising Non-Existent Halloween Parade In Dublin NDTV
- Pakistan website accidentally tricks thousands into attending non-existent Halloween party in Dublin Hindustan Times
Live briefing: Entire northern Gaza population ‘at imminent risk’ of death, UNICEF head says – The Washington Post
- Live briefing: Entire northern Gaza population ‘at imminent risk’ of death, UNICEF head says The Washington Post
- Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee – Stop the assault on Palestinians in Gaza and on those trying to help them World Health Organization (WHO)
- As Famine Stalks Gaza, Farmers Lament Their Many Losses The New York Times
- North Gaza 'apocalyptic,' everyone at 'imminent risk' of death, warns UN Reuters
- Israel at War, Day 393: Situation in North Gaza Is 'Apocalyptic,' UN Officials Say Haaretz
Israel says it carried out ground raid into Syria, seizing a Syrian citizen connected to Iran – The Associated Press
- Israel says it carried out ground raid into Syria, seizing a Syrian citizen connected to Iran The Associated Press
- Israel sends troops into Syria, detaining alleged Iranian agent VOA Asia
- Hostage deal contingent on end of war, court names suspect in security leak case The Jerusalem Post
- IDF says commandos captured man in Syria gathering intel on border for Iran The Times of Israel
- Israel announces ground raid in Syria was conducted 'in recent months' NBC News
The environmental campaigners fighting against data centres
A growing global movement is seeing people object to data centres in their locality.