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Australia’s failed bid to host Cop31 looks like a mess – but it may actually be the best result possible

While the outcome is a let down for those who want Australia to do better on climate, Chris Bowen looks set to play a pivotal role in the UN talks

The Guardian - AU · Nov 20, 2025

Afternoon Update: Cop31 bypasses Adelaide for Antalya; backlash over Trump’s ‘piggy’ insult; and all your Ashes questions answered

Turkey to host climate conference after Labor drops its push to hold the event

The Guardian - AU · Nov 20, 2025

Turkey will host COP31, Australia will play a role. So where does that leave the Pacific?

After a long and deadlocked bidding process for Australia and Pacific Island nations to co-host the UN climate summit (COP31), the event will now be hosted by Turkey. Australia’s Climate Minister, Chris Bowen, will reportedly take a key role as “COP President for negotiations”. More details are yet to emerge.

The Conversation · Nov 20, 2025

Turkey to host Cop31 climate conference after Australia drops push to hold it in Adelaide

Fortnight-long event to be held in Antalya but Australian climate change minister Chris Bowen expected to lead the negotiations

The Guardian - AU · Nov 19, 2025

'Can't have it all': Australia abandons climate summit

Australia will not host the UN's annual climate summit in 2026, instead yielding to a rival bid from Turkey in a last-minute compromise deal.

AAP · Nov 19, 2025

If You Dig Archeology, You Might Love These 107 Fascinating Finds From Around The World

No matter how much we dig, it seems there's always something new to discover. Quite literally. Each fascinating find brings us a step closer to understanding more about those who walked the earth before us. From brass heads to hanging gardens, prepare for an epic trip around the world and…

Bored Panda · Nov 19, 2025

UK Border Stops £500m Fake Goods Influx — Guess Which Countries Are Leading the Charge?

A UK report reveals a £500m haul of counterfeit goods from China, Hong Kong, and Turkey, with criminals shifting to high-value fakes that threaten consumers and brands alike.

International Business Times UK · Nov 19, 2025

Younger customers are venturing back to real-world stores, says AS Watson CEO Malina Ngai: 'They want to be able to touch the product'

AS Watson, which is nearing its 185th annivesary, has almost 17,000 outlets in 31 markets, including mainland China, Malaysia, Turkey and even Ukraine.

Fortune · Nov 19, 2025

Ukraine's Zelenskyy to meet Erdoğan in Turkey to push for peace negotiations

Ukraine’s president is to go to Ankara in hopes of rebooting talks with Russia and putting an end to Moscow’s full-scale invasion. Yet the Kremlin said no Russian representatives will participate in the meeting.

Euronews · Nov 19, 2025

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Romania and Poland scramble jets after Putin’s forces pound western Ukraine

Explosions heard as Russia targets western Ukrainian cities of Lviv and Ternopil

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025