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Australia's emissions policies need 'radical reset'

Australia's is failing at every turn to rein in its emissions and a radical reset is needed, experts say ahead of a global climate summit in Dubai.

AAP · Nov 24, 2023

With war raging in Gaza, how much do we know about Australia's weapons exports? The answer: very little

Australia’s defence export program has recently come under scrutiny for its lack of transparency – particularly in relation to whether approved export permits are providing material support to Israel’s war against Hamas.

The Conversation · Nov 24, 2023

On the cusp of climate talks, UN chief Guterres visits crucial Antarctica

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is visiting Antarctica just before the COP28 climate talks begin

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023

Albanese government urged to sign treaty banning nukes

Australia is being urged to sign a treaty banning nuclear weapons "without delay," bringing the nation into line with its Pacific neighbours.

AAP · Nov 23, 2023

Israel-Hamas war: Hostage deal on hold

Negotiators are continuing to work out the final details of an agreement that will see at least 50 hostages freed from Gaza and allow a pause in more than six weeks of relentless fighting. For more, we speak to lawyer and researcher Johann Soufi, who is also a former senior…

France 24 · Nov 23, 2023

Gaza has become a moonscape in war. When the battles stop, many fear it will remain uninhabitable

Israel’s military offensive has turned much of northern Gaza into an uninhabitable moonscape

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023

We visited a camp for Palestinians and heard despair for Gaza — and anger at America

We came to a refugee camp in Jordan to ask what is on people's minds, as war and violence unfold in places that may be miles away, but that feel central to their identities.

WEKU · Nov 23, 2023

Israel-Hamas deal: What makes a truce lead to lasting peace?

With Israel and Hamas agreeing to a four-day pause in fighting, here’s a look at how truces from other wars played out.

Al Jazeera · Nov 23, 2023

Will Iran give Russia ballistic missiles for the war in Ukraine?

It might help Iran bolster military ties with Russia but could hurt efforts to patch up relations with the EU.

Al Jazeera · Nov 23, 2023

Taoiseach confident hostage releases will still go ahead

Leo Varadkar said it remained unclear whether Irish-Israeli girl Emily Hand, nine, would be among the first hostages set free.

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023