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New Delhi shrouded in toxic smog as pollution reading breaks record
India’s capital shuts schools and halts construction after air pollution shoots up to its worst level this season.
Access to climate education is a matter of justice
Educational systems across the world are not preparing new generations to take action on climate change.
Philippines cleans up as Super Typhoon Man-yi leaves deadly trail
At least eight people are reportedly killed as sixth major storm hits the country in less than a month.
A Muslim perspective on abortion: Beyond ‘pro-choice’ and ‘pro-life’
The binary of the US debate fails to reflect Islam's nuanced approach to abortion, grounded in divine law and ethics.
Philippines, US sign military intelligence-sharing deal to counter China
The deal allows for sharing of classified information that could benefit a US ally's national defence.
Sri Lanka leader reappoints Amarasuriya as PM, retains finance and defence
Dissanayake picks a 21-member cabinet as he plans sweeping reforms, including a campaign promise of a new constitution.
Delhi shuts schools, bans construction as pollution levels hit new high
Schools go online until further notice because of toxic smog in the latest bid to ease Indian capital's health crisis.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says US long-range missiles will ‘speak for themselves’
The US says it will allow Ukraine to use US-provided weapons to strike inside Russia.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 997
As the war enters its 997th day, these are the main developments.
‘I will not be silent’: Australia censures senator for King Charles protest
Indigenous Senator Lidia Thorpe says she has no regrets as Senate expresses disapproval of protest against the monarch.
Trump picks Big Tech critic who wrote ‘Project 2025’ chapter to lead FCC
Republican Brendan Carr has accused major tech platforms of operating a 'censorship cartel'.
Australian veteran broadcaster arrested over alleged sexual offences
Radio host Alan Jones previously denied allegations of indecent assault aired by local media.
Lebanese Australians reminded of past wars as Israel attacks Lebanon again
Israel's latest military attacks on Lebanon stir up traumatic memories of civil war for Australia's Lebanese community.
Biden: No reversal of US clean energy advances ahead of Trump presidency
Biden became the first sitting US president to visit the Amazon, where he emphasised fight against climate change.
Biden to allow Ukraine to use US weapons inside Russia: Reports
Move comes as Biden heads into his final months in US office, with Trump believed to be more favourable towards Russia.
Pope Francis urges inquiry into Gaza genocide allegations
The Catholic Church pontiff made his most explicit criticism yet of Israel's conduct in extracts from an upcoming book.
Is there any way to stop the war in Sudan?
The fighting is estimated to have killed tens of thousands of civilians.
Bangladesh’s Yunus seeks time, says election roadmap after reforms
The interim leader pledges electoral and constitutional reforms before elections in address marking 100 days in power.
India police arrest 23 after violence erupts in northeast state of Manipur
Protests erupted after six bodies, believed to have been kidnapped from the Meitei community, were recovered on Friday.
Trump nominates climate change sceptic Chris Wright as energy secretary
Chris Wright, a fracking magnate, has said 'there is no climate crisis' and champions fossil fuel production.