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May 26, 2026
Global Developments: Politics, Environment, and Energy
News from around the world on Labour's future, paraquat ban, and nuclear fuel
May 26, 2026
Can the US Build a Permanent Moon Base by 2032?
NASA Unveils Plans and Partnerships Amid Growing Competition from China
May 26, 2026
What's Driving Global Chaos This Week?
From Iran-US tensions to heatwaves and natural disasters, a snapshot of the world in turmoil
May 26, 2026
At Chelsea Flower Show, a Gnome Controversy and Some ‘Good British Madness’
At the Chelsea Flower Show in London, attendees were abuzz about the temporary lifting of a ban on garden gnomes, a quirky controversy that overshadowed the event's usual focus on horticultural excellence.
May 26, 2026
Sonny Rollins, colossus of jazz saxophone, dies aged 95
A snapshot of global developments, from the passing of a jazz icon to rising tensions in Bolivia and the Middle East
Mar 24, 2026
Global Tensions Rise Amid Attacks and Diplomatic Rifts
A series of attacks and diplomatic rifts have raised concerns about global instability, with Lebanon expelling an Iranian envoy and investigations ongoing into attacks on Jewish sites in Europe.
Mar 10, 2026
Will the Iran Conflict Escalate?
US-Iran tensions rise as Pentagon warns of intense strikes and oil markets face catastrophe
Mar 10, 2026
IEA due to meet as member states mull releasing oil reserves amid Iran war
IEA meets as member states consider releasing oil reserves, US eases limits on Russian energy
Mar 10, 2026
Villagers on Principe, the ‘African Galapagos’, to be paid for protecting the ecosystem
At the heart of many global issues lies the intricate web of relationships between human actions, technology, and the environment.
Mar 10, 2026
Global Conflict and Nature's Resilience
War in Lebanon and Iran, UK Courts Backlog, and a Rare Desert Bloom
Mar 10, 2026
Global News Roundup: Floods, Terror, and War
A snapshot of major events around the world, from Queensland floods to Iran war developments
Mar 10, 2026
Kyle Sandilands apologises to former co-host Jackie ‘O’ Henderson and says he wants program back on air
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Mar 10, 2026
Black Rain and Health Fears After Strikes on Iran Fuel Depots
The conflict between the US and Iran has taken a dramatic turn, with airstrikes on Iranian oil depots sparking health fears and environmental concerns.
Mar 10, 2026
Testing the waters: can pumping chemicals into the ocean help stop global heating?
Rising gas prices, military exercises, and a novel approach to combat climate change
Mar 10, 2026
Global News Briefing: Voting Rights, Trade, and Conflict
Developments in the UK, US, China, and Middle East spark debate and economic shifts
Mar 10, 2026
‘Vicious cycle’: panic buying is biggest risk to Australia’s petrol supplies as demand surges, experts say
From the Middle East to Australia, Canada, and the UK, the far-reaching effects of conflict,
Mar 10, 2026
Global News Roundup: Conflict, Politics, and Economic Shifts
Updates on Israel-Lebanon conflict, UK jury trials, oil prices, and water bills in England
Mar 3, 2026
How Trump Decided to Go to War
The United States' recent strikes on Iran have sparked intense debate and scrutiny, with many questioning the motivations behind President Trump's decision to take military action.
Mar 3, 2026
What's the Fallout from the US Strikes on Iran?
Global implications and reactions to the escalating Middle East crisis
Mar 3, 2026
US-Iran Conflict Escalates Amid Mixed Signals
Tensions rise in the Persian Gulf as Trump administration sends conflicting messages
Mar 3, 2026
Can the Middle East Avoid All-Out War?
Tensions escalate as US, Iran, and Israel engage in a delicate dance of aggression and diplomacy
Mar 3, 2026
Global Tensions Escalate Amid Middle East Conflict
War in the region sparks shipping crisis, economic jitters, and human rights concerns
Mar 3, 2026
Global Hotspots Flare as Leaders Meet and Elections Loom
Tensions rise in Iran, Myanmar, and Nigeria, while Nepal's youth weigh their options