Plastic pollution treaty talks end in failure
International negotiations for a landmark treaty to tackle plastic pollution have collapsed, leaving environmentalists frustrated as nations fail to reach consensus.
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Plastics Treaty Collapses After Petrostates Block Deal
Despite high hopes, international talks on a global plastics treaty have failed due to opposition from oil-producing nations. Here’s why we must keep fighting for change.
UN plastic treaty talks begin in Geneva
Global negotiators gather in Geneva for critical UN talks on a legally binding treaty to tackle plastic pollution. Will this be the turning point in the fight against the plastic crisis?
Nations divided over global plastic pollution treaty terms
Delegates from 175 countries gather in Geneva to negotiate a groundbreaking treaty aimed at tackling the escalating plastic pollution crisis, but disagreements over production limits and waste management threaten progress.
UN plastic treaty talks reach decisive final day in Geneva
As UN negotiations in Geneva enter their final day, nations grapple with a landmark treaty to tackle the escalating plastic pollution crisis. Will they deliver a binding agreement?
NRL launches competition to name PNG's new team
The NRL has opened a public competition to name Papua New Guinea's new rugby league team, set to debut in 2027. Fans can submit their ideas for a chance to make history.
Plastic pollution treaty talks stall before deadline
Negotiations for a landmark global treaty to tackle plastic pollution have stalled, leaving delegates scrambling to reach an agreement before the deadline.
Female student violently attacked at PNG university
A young woman was violently assaulted at the University of Technology in Papua New Guinea, sparking outrage over campus safety. Authorities are investigating the horrific incident.
Prisoners in Perth caught eating guinea pigs
Disturbing reports reveal prisoners at Wooroloo Prison in Perth have been keeping and consuming guinea pigs, sparking outrage and an urgent investigation.
Fossil fuel lobbyists swarm plastics treaty talks
As global negotiators gather in Geneva to tackle the plastic pollution crisis, a surge in fossil fuel lobbyists raises concerns over industry influence on the treaty's outcome.
200+ lobbyists at UN plastic talks hinder progress
Environmental campaigners raise concerns as more than 200 fossil fuel and chemical industry lobbyists attend UN plastic treaty negotiations, potentially undermining efforts to tackle plastic pollution.
Russia quits nuclear treaty, warns West
Moscow has officially pulled out of a landmark treaty banning short and medium-range nuclear missiles, escalating tensions with the West amid global security concerns.
Paris plastic pollution treaty talks reach critical phase
As world leaders gather in Paris for the final round of talks on a landmark treaty to tackle plastic pollution, tensions rise over key issues like production caps and waste management. Will a deal be reached?
UN plastic talks must deliver ambitious treaty - expert
A top environmental scientist warns that upcoming UN negotiations on plastic pollution must result in a bold, enforceable treaty to tackle the global crisis effectively.
Albanese pledges £176m for Indigenous Australians
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese commits an additional £176 million to support Indigenous communities as calls for a treaty intensify.
Defence Secretary grilled over military readiness
Labour and Liberal Democrat MPs challenge Defence Secretary Grant Shapps on military preparedness and equipment shortages in a heated parliamentary session.
Spain seizes 140 guinea pigs in animal welfare case
Spanish authorities confiscate 140 guinea pigs from a German woman in Nuremberg, sparking debate on animal welfare laws.
Taxpayer money funds secret Victoria treaty perks
Taxpayers are footing the bill for lavish perks in a secret treaty, raising questions about government spending priorities.
UK & Australia Sign 50-Year Defence Pact Under AUKUS
Australia and the UK have signed a landmark 50-year defence treaty, deepening military ties under the AUKUS alliance to counter rising threats in the Indo-Pacific.
Plastic industry's secret takeover of UN treaty talks
Leaked documents reveal how fossil fuel lobbyists outnumbered delegates at critical UN plastic pollution negotiations, watering down potential bans on harmful polymers.
Luxury Guinea Pig Mansion Opens in Los Angeles
A lavish miniature mansion designed exclusively for guinea pigs has been unveiled in Los Angeles, funded by a generous $50,000 donation to an animal charity.
200+ guinea pigs rescued from LA hoarder home
Authorities in Los Angeles uncovered a disturbing scene after finding more than 200 guinea pigs living in squalid conditions inside a hoarder's home. The animals are now being cared for by local shelters.
King Charles meets Papua New Guinea PM in Gloucestershire
King Charles welcomed Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape to Highgrove House in Gloucestershire for a historic meeting, discussing bilateral ties and climate change.
PNG's NRL bid hit by corruption allegations
Papua New Guinea's ambitious bid to join the NRL has been overshadowed by serious corruption allegations, raising questions about the integrity of the process.
Starmer and Merz sign UK-Germany treaty post-Brexit
Labour leader Keir Starmer and German opposition leader Friedrich Merz announce a groundbreaking treaty to strengthen UK-Germany ties, marking a new era of cooperation after Brexit.
UK-Germany Deal to Combat Small Boats Crisis
The UK and Germany have signed a landmark treaty aimed at curbing illegal migration via small boats. The agreement focuses on intelligence sharing and joint operations to dismantle smuggling networks.
UK-Germany migration treaty: Key details
Britain and Germany are set to sign a landmark agreement on migration, marking a significant step in bilateral relations. Here's what you need to know.
UK-Germany migration treaty: Key details
Keir Starmer and Friedrich Merz are poised to finalise a landmark UK-Germany agreement on migration, marking a significant shift in European policy.
UK-Germany treaty targets smugglers, boosts defence
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German opposition leader Friedrich Merz sign a landmark treaty targeting smuggling gangs and enhancing UK-Germany defence cooperation.
Equatorial Guinea VP faces corruption case in France
Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, Vice President of Equatorial Guinea, is embroiled in a high-profile corruption case in France, with Dutch lawyers now joining the legal battle.
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