Trump's UN Climate Treaty Exit May Be Illegal
Legal experts argue President Trump's move to withdraw the US from the UNFCCC may be unlawful. Discover the constitutional debate and its global implications.
Legal experts argue President Trump's move to withdraw the US from the UNFCCC may be unlawful. Discover the constitutional debate and its global implications.
Legal experts argue President Trump's move to withdraw the US from the UNFCCC may be unlawful, marking a first in global climate diplomacy. Explore the constitutional clash.
A US Air Force WC-135R 'Constant Phoenix' aircraft was tracked over several states, raising concerns as the New START nuclear treaty with Russia nears expiration. Discover the facts behind the mission.
A US Air Force WC-135R 'Constant Phoenix' nuclear detection aircraft was tracked over several states, sparking concern as the US-Russia New START treaty nears expiry. Discover the facts behind the flight.
President Trump announces the US will withdraw from 66 international organisations, including the UN climate change framework and UN Women. Read the full list and analysis.
Donald Trump suspends US support for 66 international organisations, pulling out of the UN climate treaty and population agency. Experts warn of global consequences.
Keir Starmer's government suffers a series of humiliating defeats in the House of Lords over its controversial plan to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. Peers demand full cost transparency and protections, setting up a parliamentary 'ping-pong' battle
The House of Lords has voted to amend the Chagos Islands treaty, demanding new terms to protect UK taxpayers if the Diego Garcia base becomes unusable. Read the latest on the political clash.
The US capture of Venezuela's president breaches international law, forcing Australia to examine its Anzus treaty obligations amid a more assertive Trump foreign policy.
Sir Keir Starmer's government faces calls to extradite Andrew Tate from Dubai to face UK rape charges. Shadow minister Priti Patel demands action. Read the latest.
As EU leaders debate using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, legal analysis reveals Moscow has few viable court challenges. Explore the legal hurdles and geopolitical risks.
Canadian legislators demand a halt to a $7.2m sale of bomb-resistant vehicles to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, citing human rights concerns. Read the full story.
The US and Russia have threatened to resume nuclear weapons testing, jeopardising a key global security norm. Experts warn this could trigger a dangerous new arms race.
Labour MP Tulip Siddiq has been given a two-year prison sentence by a Bangladesh court for corruption. Discover the details of the trial and its political implications.
Parliament House was plunged into darkness during a fiery energy policy clash. Coalition MPs jeered as the blackout cut off the Health Minister mid-sentence. Read the full story.
Australia and Turkey announce groundbreaking climate partnership positioning Chris Bowen to lead world's most complex negotiations at COP31. A pivotal moment for global climate action.
COP30 climate summit in Brazil secures a tentative agreement, overcoming EU concerns. The deal includes tripling climate finance and new roadmaps for fossil fuels and forests. Read the full breakthrough.
The UN will examine claims of significant discrimination against Māori by New Zealand's coalition government, following the largest ever Indigenous rights protests. Read the full story.
American duo The War and Treaty delivered a breathtaking US national anthem performance ahead of Monday Night Football, leaving fans and critics in awe. Discover why this rendition is being hailed as one of the best.
Victoria makes history by signing Australia's first treaty with Aboriginal peoples, delivering a formal apology and greater self-determination. A landmark moment for reconciliation.
Victoria's groundbreaking treaty with Aboriginal peoples, the first in Australia, is signed. It commences December 2024 but won't be fully operational until 2026. Discover the details and the debate.
Wurundjeri people file sweeping native title claim covering most of Melbourne and surrounding areas. Claim applies only to Crown land, not private properties. Read about this historic legal move.
Thailand demands an apology from Cambodia after a landmine blast injured a soldier, reigniting border tensions. Read the latest on the suspended ceasefire.
Prime Minister James Marape launches blistering critique of UN climate conferences, arguing they've become ineffective talking shops that ignore the urgent needs of developing nations facing existential threats.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivers impassioned warning at COP30 summit, declaring the world's failure to meet critical climate targets a profound moral failure that threatens humanity's future.
New data reveals 2025 was Earth's second warmest year ever recorded, with global temperatures soaring dangerously close to critical thresholds. Experts warn of accelerating climate impacts.
New research uncovers America's most climate-resilient urban centres, with California cities dominating the rankings while traditional hotspots face increasing weather challenges.
Former President Donald Trump's plan to abandon key nuclear weapons treaty with Russia has triggered serious concerns among UK defence experts, who fear it could destabilise global security and spark a new arms race.
Exclusive intelligence reveals Moscow may resume nuclear testing as Western support for Ukraine wavers. Experts warn of escalating global tensions and renewed arms race.
In a landmark moment for Australia, Victoria has passed the nation's first formal treaty legislation with Indigenous traditional owners, establishing a groundbreaking framework for self-determination and cultural recognition.