Watch: Three ‘Nestflix’ peregrine falcons each take flight for the first time
Three peregrine falcon chicks, stars of the "Nestflix" livestream, have finally taken their first flights above the Melbourne city skyline.
Chile’s presidential race heads to a runoff between a communist and a pro-Trump conservative – AP News
- Chile's presidential race heads to a runoff between a communist and a pro-Trump conservative AP News
- Communist and far-right candidates head to Chile presidential run-off BBC
- Far-right candidate José Antonio Kast favourite to become Chile’s next president after first round vote The Guardian
- Trump-Style Candidate Heads to Runoff in Chile’s Election The New York Times
- Chile Vote Positions Country for Trump-Era Right Turn The Wall Street Journal
Ecuador votes against allowing foreign military bases in country
Voters have rejected a referendum proposal, dealing a blow to President Daniel Noboa and US ambitions in the region.
US attacks another alleged drug boat in Pacific, killing three, as Trump signals possible talks with Maduro
Strike comes as navy’s most advanced aircraft carrier arrives in Caribbean Sea and president says US may open talks with Venezuelan leader
The United States conducted another attack on an alleged drug trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific on Saturday, killing three people aboard, the Pentagon said on Sunday.
“Intelligence confirmed that the vessel was involved in illicit narcotics smuggling, transiting along a known narco-trafficking route, and carrying narcotics,” the US Southern Command announced in a post on social media.
Continue reading...US flights to return to normal after aviation authority lifts restrictions
Federal Aviation Administration says airlines can resume normal schedules from Monday.
Portugal, Norway book qualification spots at 2026 FIFA World Cup
Portugal recovered from shock loss to Ireland on Thursday to qualify, while Norway is through for first time since 1998.
Israeli leader insists there can be no Palestinian state, ahead of UN vote leaving that door open – AP News
- Israeli leader insists there can be no Palestinian state, ahead of UN vote leaving that door open AP News
- Netanyahu faces far-right backlash after US-backed statement on Palestinian state Reuters
- Israeli leader insists there can be no Palestinian state Politico
- Israel pushes US to close door on Palestinian statehood before UNSC vote Al Jazeera
- Israel Vows No Palestinian State as UN Set to Vote on Gaza Plan Bloomberg.com
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,362
Here are the key events from day 1,362 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Voters in Ecuador reject return of foreign military bases
Count of more than 90 percent of ballots show two-thirds rejecting the proposal to host foreign military bases.
Schools close in New Zealand after play sand recalled over asbestos fears
Six coloured sand products recalled in New Zealand after testing in Australia found asbestos in similar items
Multiple schools have temporarily closed in New Zealand and hundreds of education facilities are seeking advice from officials after asbestos was detected in several brands of widely used coloured play sand.
Last week, the ministry for business, innovation and employment confirmed a voluntary recall was under way for two brands of coloured sand sold in New Zealand, after testing in Australia found asbestos in similar products.
Continue reading...Brazil’s Amazon rainforest at risk as key protection under threat
Brazilian farmers want to end a ban on planting soya on cleared land, which critics say would spur deforestation.
Far-right candidate José Antonio Kast favourite to become Chile’s next president after first round vote
The ultraconservative lawyer is in pole position going into the second round election, after running a campaign with a distinctly Trumpian feel
The ultraconservative lawyer, José Antonio Kast, is in pole position to become Chile’s next leader after advancing to the second round of the South American country’s presidential election where he will face the Communist party candidate Jeannette Jara.
With more than 70% of votes counted, Kast had secured about 24% of the vote in Sunday’s first round vote, having campaigned on hard-line promises to crack down on crime and immigration, while making a Donald Trump-style pledge to “put Chileans first”.
Continue reading...Dozens killed in DR Congo after bridge collapses at copper, cobalt mine – Al Jazeera
- Dozens killed in DR Congo after bridge collapses at copper, cobalt mine Al Jazeera
- At least 32 killed in southeastern DRC after bridge at mine collapsed, authorities say CNN
- At Least 32 People Dead After a Mine Bridge Collapsed Due to Overcrowding People.com
- DR Congo mine collapse kills at least 32: official CTV News
- Video: At least 32 killed after Bridge collapses at Congo copper mine India Today
Dozens killed in DR Congo after bridge collapses at copper, cobalt mine
Deaths came after miners rushed a makeshift bridge at the Kalando mine in southeastern Lualaba province, official says.
Mutirao: Brazil’s Indigenous answer to the climate crisis – DW
- Mutirao: Brazil's Indigenous answer to the climate crisis DW
- Thousands March for Climate Action as COP30 Talks Enter Second Week The New York Times
- Report from COP30: Thousands March in Indigenous-Led Protest at Brazil Climate Talks “in Defense of Life” Democracy Now!
- Protests return to climate summit with calls for Indigenous rights (and a dash of Trump mockery) Politico
- Finally, Indigenous peoples have an influential voice at COP30. They’re speaking loud and clear. The Conversation
The oil pipeline feud testing Canada’s global ambitions
The rift between two provinces at odds over a proposed pipeline is straining Canada's unity as it seeks to become an energy superpower.
Sinner defeats Alcaraz to repeat as ATP Finals champion
Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz for just the second time this year and defended his ATP Finals crown in Turin.
Chile heads to a presidential run-off between Jara and Kast
Leftist former Labour Minister Jeannette Jara and far-right leader Jose Antonio Kast set to face off in December run-off
Mysterious drones have been spotted at night at airports across Europe. How worried should we be?
Drones have been found across Western Europe near airports, military bases and power plants, as part of a suspected programme of 'hybrid warfare'
Auction of Holocaust items canceled after outrage – dw.com
- Auction of Holocaust items canceled after outrage dw.com
- German auction house cancels sale of Holocaust artefacts after outcry The Guardian
- Germany cancels Holocaust artifacts auction after intense backlash: ‘Exploited for commercial gain’ New York Post
- Auction of Nazi death camp artefacts cancelled, Poland's DPM says BBC
- Holocaust auction in Germany called off after protests The Jerusalem Post