Botswana elections: Ruling party seeks to extend 58 years in power
Botswana Democratic Party remains a favourite despite slow economic growth caused by declining demand for diamonds.
Fact check: Kamala Harris’s speech at the White House Ellipse
Harris spoke at the site of Trump's 'Save America' rally one week ahead of the election. We fact-checked her claims.
The power of the Black vote in the US
Will tradition hold, or is change in the air?
Torture Is a Russian Tactic in Occupied Ukraine, Civilians Say – The New York Times
- Torture Is a Russian Tactic in Occupied Ukraine, Civilians Say The New York Times
- Ukraine Invaded Russia. Here’s What It Was Like for Civilians. The New York Times
- Ukrainians’ New Realities under Occupation Wilson Center
- Ukrainian civilians face searing decisions as Russians advance in east Washington Times
Russian disinformation network with ties to notorious ‘troll factory’ is taking aim at the US election, analysis finds – CNN
- Russian disinformation network with ties to notorious ‘troll factory’ is taking aim at the US election, analysis finds CNN
- Iran likely to try to contact Americans directly in influence campaign, sources say NBC News
- How Russia, China and Iran Are Interfering in the Presidential Election The New York Times
- The U.S. Spies Who Sound the Alarm About Election Interference The New Yorker
- The Covert War for American Minds Foreign Affairs Magazine
‘Unrwa means everything to us’: Gazans fear aid collapse – BBC.com
- 'Unrwa means everything to us': Gazans fear aid collapse BBC.com
- Gaza is on the brink of mass starvation. Will a new Israeli law make it worse? Vox.com
- UNRWA is deeply flawed, but strategic wisdom of banning agency is unclear The Times of Israel
- Why Israel's UNWRA ban could be devastating for Palestinians NBC News
- What to know about UNRWA, the U.N. organization banned by Israel The Washington Post
Russia and Ukraine Quietly Resume Talks About Partial Ceasefire: Report – Newsweek
- Russia and Ukraine Quietly Resume Talks About Partial Ceasefire: Report Newsweek
- Ukraine should strike back if North Korean troops cross into its territory, Biden says. Kyiv Independent
- Ukraine and Russia in talks about halting strikes on energy plants Financial Times
- Kremlin Calls Report About Talks to Halt Energy Plant Strikes ‘Fake’ The Moscow Times
- Russia and Ukraine in talks to stop bombing energy facilities The Telegraph
Canada accuses India’s Amit Shah over campaign targeting Sikh separatists
Ottawa says the close ally of India's PM is involved in an intimidation campaign against Sikh separatists.
Amit Shah, Indian minister accused by Canada, is Modi’s closest aide – Reuters India
- Amit Shah, Indian minister accused by Canada, is Modi's closest aide Reuters India
- Canadian official alleges Modi minister behind Indian plot targeting Sikhs in Canada Axios
- Canada admits to leaking information on Indian officials to US paper The Times of India
- Are 'Canadian criminals' directing operators in India? What RCMP head told MPs Hindustan Times
- Canadian allegations against Amit Shah ‘concerning’, says U.S. The Hindu
‘I’m not a one-issue voter, but this is huge’: Abortion decided these women’s votes
It is the first presidential election since the top court overturned Roe v Wade, which protected the nationwide right to an abortion.
At a Glitzy Saudi Investment Forum, Almost No Mention of War – The New York Times
- At a Glitzy Saudi Investment Forum, Almost No Mention of War The New York Times
- At ‘Davos in the Desert,’ It’s ‘AI or Die’ The Information
- Foreign investors flock to flagship Saudi economic conference — but face less free-flowing cash CNBC
- Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund pivots from international investments Financial Times
- AI Leaders Gather in Saudi Arabia to Talk Energy Bloomberg
Millions of people celebrate Diwali this week. Here is what you should know – NPR
- Millions of people celebrate Diwali this week. Here is what you should know NPR
- What is Diwali and why is it celebrated? What to know about the Hindu festival of lights USA TODAY
- Diwali starts Thursday. What to know about the holiday and how it's celebrated The Arizona Republic
- Diwali Lakshmi Puja 2024 timings: Shubh muhurat for Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Noida, Gurgaon & other cities Business Today
- India celebrates Diwali, the festival of lights BBC.com
Presidential candidate Chase Oliver wants to disrupt US politics
Chase Oliver is the Libertarian Party’s presidential candidate in the 2024 US election.
Middle East crisis: UN security council warns against attempts to dismantle Unrwa – as it happened
This live blog is now closed. For the latest on the Middle East, read our full coverage here.
Under the laws – which will not be implemented for several months – Unrwa could not “operate any institution, provide any service, or conduct any activity, whether directly or indirectly”.
Continue reading...ABC chair says pressing ‘digital titans’ for revenue is a ‘mainstream democratic imperative’
Kim Williams says funding local news and public interest journalism is crucial in a world where ‘the distortion of culture poses such a grave threat to democracy’
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The tech giants must be pursued for a cut of their substantial revenue to fund journalism in order to fight disinformation and “navigate the dangerous world”, ABC chair Kim Williams has said.
Last week a parliamentary committee recommended the government impose a tech tax on companies like Meta and Google as well as establish a fund to help traditional news media organisations.
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Continue reading...Heat-related deaths and diseases rising due to climate change, experts warn
Lancet report says average person experienced 50 more days of dangerous temperatures than normal due to climate crisis.
Ancient lost Mayan city with pyramids discovered accidentally by student – The Independent
- Ancient lost Mayan city with pyramids discovered accidentally by student The Independent
- Scientists detect traces of an ancient Mayan city in southern Mexico using laser-sensor technology ABC News
- Lost Maya city with temple pyramids and plazas discovered in Mexico The Guardian
- A Lost Mayan City Has Been Found With Laser Mapping WIRED
- Vast ancient Mayan city is found in a Mexican jungle — by accident NBC News
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price to pay federal court over delay in defamation defence
Legal team for NT senator and shadow Indigenous Australians minister failed to file defence on time
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The Northern Territory senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has been ordered to pay up by the federal court, before a defamation suit against her has properly begun.
The shadow Indigenous Australians minister is being sued by the Central Land Council chief executive, Lesley Turner, over a media release which he claims defamed him.
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Continue reading...What do we know about Hezbollah’s new leader, Naim Qassem?
Hezbollah, the Lebanese group famous for its secrecy, has appointed a new leader.
Anthony Albanese denies ever calling ex-Qantas CEO Alan Joyce to ask for an upgrade
Prime minister issues statement saying ‘all travel has been appropriately declared’ after allegations made in new book over politicians’ travel
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Anthony Albanese has denied ever calling Alan Joyce for free Qantas flight upgrades during his time as transport minister and opposition leader.
The rebuke comes days after the claims were made in a new book by former Nine newspaper columnist Joe Aston, alleging a number of federal politicians had regularly received free business or first-class upgrades as part of their membership to the Qantas Chairman’s Lounge, described as the “speakeasy for Australia’s ruling class”.
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