- China’s defense minister renews threats to take over Taiwan as he opens security forum AP News
- China’s Defense Minister Warns on Taiwan, Condemns ‘Bullying’ Bloomberg.com
- China Sends Veiled Warning to US Newsweek
- China's defense minister renews threats to take over Taiwan as he opens security forum ABC News
- China's defence minister urges greater unity to avoid 'law of the jungle' Reuters
Albanese’s Oprah-style emissions target aims to please almost everyone but risks falling short on climate action
The prime minister has a stonking majority and a progressive crossbench that wants deeper cuts. So what has happened to lower the goal?
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The Australian government has announced an Oprah Winfrey-style emissions target for 2035. It has tried to promise (nearly) everyone a prize.
By choosing a target range of a 62% to 70% cut compared with 2005 levels – based on long-awaited advice from the Climate Change Authority and its chair, Matt Kean – it has opted for a political solution.
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Continue reading...New details of allegations against broadcaster Alan Jones revealed in court documents
Former 2GB and Sky News Australia presenter pleads not guilty to 27 charges after number of alleged victims drops from 11 to nine
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Court documents have revealed the extent of Alan Jones’s alleged offences, including claims of kissing, stroking, undressing and rubbing the penis of victims in the broadcaster’s home, restaurants and at public events.
In one instance in 2014, the veteran broadcaster allegedly indecently assaulted “complainant G” by rubbing his leg “towards his crotch” during a performance at the Sydney Opera House.
Continue reading...‘Watershed’: How Saudi-Pakistan defence pact reshapes region’s geopolitics – Al Jazeera
- ‘Watershed’: How Saudi-Pakistan defence pact reshapes region’s geopolitics Al Jazeera
- Saudi Arabia, nuclear-armed Pakistan sign mutual defence pact Reuters
- Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign mutual defense pact as Gulf Arab states grow wary of US security guarantees CNN
- "Any Aggression Against Either Country...": Key Clause In Pak-Saudi Pact NDTV
- Defence pact: Pakistan-Saudi Arabia declare joint response to any aggression; India reacts The Times of India
Rifts Grow Between Netanyahu and His Security Chiefs – The New York Times
- Rifts Grow Between Netanyahu and His Security Chiefs The New York Times
- A danger to Israel: Our nation’s rift is an existential threat - opinion The Jerusalem Post
- Mideast Wars Refusing to Fight Herald-Review.com
- Israeli soldiers, and their mothers, increasingly reject calls to return to Gaza The Independent
- Israel’s ‘refuseniks’: a growing number of soldiers are refusing to serve in Netanyahu’s war on Gaza The Conversation
Strikes and marches against budget cuts cause disruption across France, with 141 arrests – as it happened – The Guardian
- Strikes and marches against budget cuts cause disruption across France, with 141 arrests – as it happened The Guardian
- Louvre and Grand Palais among French museums closed due to nationwide strikes The Art Newspaper
- Workers across France strike over budget cut plans BBC
- Strike action across France as hundreds of thousands join protests The Guardian
- France: Strikers challenge Macron's austerity drive DW
Thai forces fire rubber bullets, tear gas in clash with Cambodian villagers
Cambodian authorities say at least 29 civilians were injured in encounter with Thai troops at contested border site.
Photos: Afghan returnees struggle amid economic and climate crises
The fragile economy is struggling to absorb the influx as millions return home after being ejected by Iran and Pakistan.
LIVE: Israel applying ‘extreme pressure’ as Gaza death toll passes 65,000
Israeli attacks kill dozens more Palestinians in Gaza City alone as the death toll surges during its ground invasion.
What did Jimmy Kimmel say about Charlie Kirk before ABC pulled his show?
Kimmel accused President Trump's MAGA movement of trying to politically capitalise on the murder of Charlie Kirk.
EU’s new strategy to lure India away from Russia’s orbit – DW
- EU's new strategy to lure India away from Russia's orbit DW
- 'Must Look Trade Deals With India To Reduce US Dependency': EU Chief NDTV
- EU eyes deeper India alliance despite concern over Moscow ties Reuters
- EU says India’s ties to Russia major stumbling block in free trade agreement talks The Independent
- EU sets out new strategy to reinforce prosperity and security with India European Commission
EU’s new strategy to lure India away from Russia’s orbit – dw.com
- EU's new strategy to lure India away from Russia's orbit dw.com
- EU eyes deeper India alliance despite concern over Moscow ties Reuters
- 'Must Look Trade Deals With India To Reduce US Dependency': EU Chief NDTV
- EU sets out new strategy to reinforce prosperity and security with India European Commission
- EU calls for closer ties with India despite Modi’s links to Russia The Guardian
Australia announces higher emissions cuts by 2035
The country is one of the world's biggest carbon emitters per capita.
US judge orders deportation of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil
An immigration judge ordered Khalil be deported to Algeria or Syria over claims he omitted information on a green card application.
Denmark to buy ‘long-range’ weapons amid Russia ‘paradigm shift’ – Al Jazeera
- Denmark to buy ‘long-range’ weapons amid Russia ‘paradigm shift’ Al Jazeera
- Denmark to Buy Long-Range Weapons in ‘Paradigm Shift’ The New York Times
- High costs and long waits for popular US-made Patriots just drove a NATO ally to pick a European rival Business Insider
- Denmark Steps Up Russia Deterrence With Missiles and Drones Bloomberg.com
- Denmark to field long-range strike weapons in bid to deter attacks Defense News
Denmark to buy ‘long-range’ weapons amid Russia ‘paradigm shift’
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told reporters the decision would create a 'credible deterrence' against Russia.
Macrons to offer ‘scientific evidence’ to US court to prove Brigitte is a woman, lawyer says
They have filed a lawsuit against US right-wing influencer Candace Owens who claims the French first lady was born male.
US judge orders deportation of activist Mahmoud Khalil to Syria, Algeria
US immigration judge said prominent pro-Palestine activist withheld information on green card application.
Sex abuse charges against top Australian radio host downgraded
He faces 27 charges which allege that he indecently assaulted or groped nine men from 2001 to 2019.
US judge orders Mahmoud Khalil deported citing ‘misrepresented facts’ on green card form
Lawyers say pro-Palestinian activist remains protected from immigration enforcement while separate federal court case proceeds
An immigration judge in the US state of Louisiana has ordered the deportation of pro-Palestinian protest leader Mahmoud Khalil to Algeria or Syria, ruling that he failed to disclose information on his green card application, according to court documents filed on Wednesday.
Khalil’s lawyers said they intended to appeal against the deportation order, and that a federal district court’s separate orders remain in effect prohibiting the government from immediately deporting or detaining him as his federal court case proceeds. The lawyers submitted a letter to the federal court in New Jersey overseeing his civil rights case and said he will challenge the decision.
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