Nations must work together through ‘conflict and crisis’ to reduce climate change risks, Albanese tells OECD
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Australia’s prime minister Anthony Albanese will declare the world must raise ambition to reduce the risks of runaway global heating and cooperate amid national policy differences even when “long shadows of conflict a...
NT treaties must achieve ‘highest levels of self-determination’ for First Nations, commissioner says
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The Northern Territory should establish a forum for First Nations people and develop a territory-wide agreement as the first steps to negotiating treaties and supporting the self-determination of different Indigenous ...
‘An embassy for optimism’: the legendary Africa Centre rises again
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Flashes of neon pink, acid yellow and lime green furniture shine from a first-floor terrace in Southwark, Londen, bringing a zinging taste of sunnier climes to a nondescript street of offices and apartments. They are ...
‘Farmgate’ threatens Cyril Ramaphosa’s South Africa re-election bid
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The South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, is facing the most serious personal challenge of his four years in power after claims he tried to cover up the theft of millions of US dollars hidden at his game farm. Die...
Canadian priest arrested for 1960s sexual assault at First Nations residential school
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Canadian police said they arrested a 92-year-old retired priest for a sexual assault more than 50 years ago at one of Canada’s residential schools for Indigenous children. Sgt Paul Manaigre of the Royal Canadian Mount...
Linda Burney launches campaign to raise support for referendum on First Nations voice to parliament
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The government’s campaign to raise support for a referendum on a First Nations voice to parliament was launched to a packed and enthusiastic meeting in the inner west of Sydney on Thursday evening. Australia’s new min...
First Nations group join Darwin festival protest over fossil fuel sponsorship
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A delegation of First Nations people are expected to join a collective of artists and creative producers on Thursday to protest a controversial sponsorship deal between the Darwin festival and gas and oil company Sant...
Knee problem forces Pope Francis to cancel Africa trip
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Pope Francis has scrapped a trip to Africa owing to an ongoing problem with his knee, raising further scrutiny about the 85-year-old pontiff’s health. The Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said the planned visit to th...