Scottish Parliament to debate single-use plastics ban petition
A young climate campaigner from Jura has forced Scottish Parliament to debate a comprehensive ban on single-use plastics, challenging current environmental policy.
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Australia Signs Landmark Defence Pact with Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signs a landmark security treaty with PNG, Australia's largest defence agreement with a Pacific nation, marking a strategic shift to reinforce regional stability.
PNG delays Australia defence treaty in major setback
Papua New Guinea's parliament postpones ratification of crucial security pact with Australia, dealing significant setback to Canberra's Pacific strategy and Anthony Albanese's government.
Australia-PNG Defence Treaty Faces Major Delay
A landmark security treaty between Australia and Papua New Guinea faces significant delays due to internal opposition in PNG, raising concerns over China's growing influence in the Pacific region.
Sydney Airport Social Media Ban & PNG Treaty Signed
Breaking news from Australia: Sydney Airport implements a controversial social media ban, PM Albanese signs a landmark treaty with Papua New Guinea, and new climate emissions data reveals critical challenges.
Victoria's Historic Aboriginal Treaty Referendum Set for 2026
Victoria prepares for a landmark referendum to establish Australia's first formal Aboriginal treaty, creating a permanent Indigenous representative body and embedding 'truth-telling' in the state's political framework.
Victoria Forges Australia's First Treaty with Aboriginal Peoples
In a monumental step towards reconciliation, the Australian state of Victoria has finalised the nation's first-ever treaty with its Aboriginal peoples. This groundbreaking agreement promises to deliver self-determination, redress historical injustices, an
Victoria's Treaty Talks in Crisis: Premier Confronted by Protesters
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan faces a fiery protest as Aboriginal community leaders demand urgent action on long-promised treaty negotiations, accusing the government of stalling and failing to address systemic injustices.
Victoria's Aboriginal Treaty Stalls Amid Crisis
A historic treaty between the Victorian government and the state's Aboriginal people faces unprecedented delays and opposition, sparking a major political crisis and protests.
Putin and Kim Forge Strategic Pact to Challenge West
Vladimir Putin's landmark visit to North Korea results in a historic strategic partnership treaty, signalling a major shift in global alliances and raising alarms in Western capitals.
Kathmandu Paralysed by Indefinite General Strike Over Treaty
Kathmandu faces an indefinite shutdown as a crippling general strike, led by the opposition Rastriya Prajatantra Party, protests a controversial river treaty with India. Businesses are closed and transport has ceased in the Nepalese capital.
Putin and Kim Sign Historic Mutual Defence Pact in Pyongyang
In a seismic shift for global security, Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un sign a landmark mutual defence treaty during the Russian leader's first visit to North Korea in 24 years, signalling a new anti-Western alliance.
Global Push for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
Exclusive: A growing coalition of nations is backing a radical treaty to phase out fossil fuels, aiming to manage the decline of the very industry that powered the modern world. Could this be the end of the oil age?
Australia's Multi-Million Pound Indigenous Treaty Costs Exposed
Exclusive investigation uncovers the colossal taxpayer-funded bill for Australian state-level Indigenous treaties, with Victoria alone spending millions on its contentious negotiation framework.
Victoria's Welcome Sign Updated to Honour Traditional Owners
In a landmark move for reconciliation, Melbourne's iconic 'Welcome to Victoria' sign is being replaced with a new version acknowledging the Traditional Owners. This historic change marks a significant step in Victoria's nation-leading treaty process.
US Triggers Global Mail Crisis, Halts All Inbound Packages
Exclusive: The United States Postal Service has triggered an international mail crisis by ordering a halt on packages from Britain and other nations. This drastic move comes in response to former President Donald Trump's threat to withdraw from a key glob
South Australia Bans Sushi Soy Sauce Sachets in Plastic Crackdown
In a radical move to combat plastic pollution, South Australia has banned single-use soy sauce fish, ginger sachets, and plastic sushi trays. The new law targets takeaway sushi, forcing a major packaging overhaul for the industry.
Ella Emhoff launches anti-plastic campaign in climate fight
Ella Emhoff, stepdaughter of US Vice President Kamala Harris, is making waves in the climate fight with her bold new initiative targeting single-use plastics. Discover how she's turning fashion influence into environmental action.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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