Protests continue in France over "security" law that bans citizens from photographing or livestreaming police
Australian Prime Minister demands apology from China over 'repugnant' fake tweet showing Australian soldier murdering child
Australia's emissions fell 3% in year to June amid Covid shutdown. The government said it meant Australia had beaten its international 2020 target – widely regarded among experts as an unambitious goal. Experts said much of the fall in emissions were unrelated to federal government action.
Thailand Removes Cannabis from Narcotics List
French government drops draft law curbing filming of police officers
A baby was just born with coronavirus immunity. The baby’s mother survived a mild case of COVID-19 in March, while she was 10-weeks pregnant. The mother’s SARS-CoV-2 antibodies disappeared, but doctors discovered that the boy was born with circulating antibodies
Brazil’s Bolsonaro suffers wave of defeats in mayoral races.
Fears grow over mysterious, massive Chinese fishing fleet near the Galapagos Islands
Leaked documents reveal China's mishandling of the early stages of Covid-19 pandemic
Shell in court over claims it hampered fossil fuels phase-out
Almost 700,000 driven into poverty by Covid crisis in UK, study finds
Scottish Government announces £500 'thank you' payment before Christmas for healthcare staff
A senior Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander was killed by drone near the Iraqi-Syrian border
Canada plans digital tax in 2022 on global tech giants such as Facebook, Google
UK bars, cinemas may require proof of COVID-19 vaccination to visit
‘World’s loneliest elephant’ arrives safely in Cambodia
Anxiety over the climate crisis is stopping people having children, study finds
Canada blocks bulk exports of some prescription drugs in response to Trump import plan
At Risk: Russia's Indigenous Peoples Sound Alarm On Loss Of Arctic, Traditional Way Of Life. Ominous signs have already emerged from the thaw: thinning reindeer herds and fish stocks, drying lakes, and forest fires.
Australia sweats through scorching 50C heatwave as thousands flock to beaches across the east coast despite health authorities urging people to stay home.