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Slow Journalism unit wins for long read on effect of pollutant-emitting plants built among Indigenous communities.

Australia’s second-largest independent gas producer Santos Ltd argued it had all necessary approvals to begin drilling.

Latvia and Finland say they are unlikely to accommodate Russians fleeing to avoid partial mobilisation.

Drying riverbeds mean Iraqi authorities have had to sharply cut the area of cultivated land in the country.

Hanny Heuvelink fears this year's energy bill as she visits four supermarkets to find the cheapest staples.

Vesna Youth Democratic Movement appeals to military and reservists to refuse to participate in Russia's war on Ukraine.

Women urge leaders to unite and demand Taliban government reopen girls' schools and offer protection of their rights.

Fiona strengthens into category 4 storm as it moves away from Turks and Caicos Islands, National Hurricane Center says.

Southern Thailand has been the site of a low-level rebellion by Muslim fighters which has resulted in thousands killed.

Ukraine says Moscow's move is 'predictable' as it is failing to achieve its objectives in the seven-month-old war.

President Vladimir Putin ordered a mobilisation of troops, escalating Moscow's so-called military operation in Ukraine.

Russian-backed separatists say they plan to hold 'referendums' on becoming part of Russia between September 23-27.

To get peace, we must first understand the causes and logic of war.

International Air Transport Association head says China's pandemic policies have 'devastated' former British colony.

Israeli PM Lapid's office says the two leaders discussed an array of issues, including energy and intelligence sharing.

The joint flight comes after Russia recently said it would withdraw from the space station after 2024.

Latest mass stranding of whale pod comes just day after 14 sperm whales were found beached off Tasmania's King Island.

Australian Football League investigates 'very serious allegations' as players say they were racially abused by a coach.

The two main websites of the Iranian government and several media websites have been targeted by hackers.

A growing number of people are enduring forced labour and forced marriage, UN agencies and anti-slavery NGO say.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 210th day, we take a look at the main developments.

The police and military are being replaced by thugs as weapons of violence to build a veil of deniability.

Firm is latest US-listed Chinese firm to opt for a second listing to offset the threat of being delisted in New York.

The Russian president says he is defending Russian territories and the West wanted to destroy the country.

Germany and France denounce Putin's imperialism in Ukraine, as Qatar, Senegal and Turkey call for peace talks.

Beijing says the self-ruled island is part of China and has been increasingly assertive over its claim.

Manila-based development bank lowers the growth forecast for 2022 from 5.2 percent to 4.3 percent.

European Union Chamber of Commerce says companies increasingly view China as “less predictable, reliable and efficient”.

Resurgent religious faith and Western-style consumerism transforming consumer habits of region's Muslims, survey says.

Shinzo Abe was Japan's longest-serving prime minister, but polls show more than half of the public opposes the ceremony.

Fumio Kishida steps up calls for reform of UN system after failure of Security Council to respond to Russian attack.

Hindu and Muslim community leaders in the UK city call for an immediate end to 'provocation' after weeks of violence.

At UN General Assembly, Guterres warns leaders that nations are 'gridlocked in colossal global dysfunction'.

US special envoy for Horn of Africa condemns crossing of Eritrean troops into Ethiopia's Tigray amid renewed fighting.

The Taliban has freed an American contractor in exchange for an Afghan drug dealer.

Justice Department accuses defendants in Minnesota of stealing $250m meant to feed low-income children during pandemic.

Mexico's president says material damage reported near epicentre of quake, but it is lucky death toll not higher.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges rich countries to help countries harmed by the climate crisis.

Macron reportedly offers new proposals to Raisi, but a breakthrough still appears unlikely as US midterm elections loom.

For first time in its history, Brazil's census includes members of communities founded by former enslaved Black people.

US president urges Congress to pass campaign finance bill that would force political groups to disclose big donors.

Iranian officials said foreign actors are influencing the spreading protests over the death of a young woman.

Moscow-backed separatists in Ukraine have called for a referendum, paving the way for formal Russian annexation.

County sheriff says 48 migrants were 'lured under false pretenses' to travel from Texas to Martha's Vineyard last week.

Roughly 1 in 3 TV advertisement dollars spent by Democrats and their allies have focused on abortion, AP analysis finds.

In an open letter, more than 200 NGOs urge decisive international action to 'end the spiralling global hunger crisis'.

Separatists in Donbas, Kherson and Zaporizhia regions to hold referendums on joining Russia from September 23 to 27.

UN says Amini’s death and allegations of torture must be 'promptly' investigated, but Iran's police deny she was beaten.

Hezbollah leader calls the Israeli plan to extract gas at the disputed maritime border a 'red line'.

More Britons are questioning the need for a ceremonial head of state.