‘Now is the time’: Richard Marles has met NRL to push for Papua New Guinea team
On visit to Port Moresby, defence minister says ‘it would be so meaningful’ for PNG to become National Rugby League’s 18th team Australia’s deputy prime...
Month : October 2022
Record numbers of people risking lives to cross Darién Gap to US
More than 150,000 fleeing poverty have reached Panama so far this year in pursuit of American dream The humanitarian crisis in Darién Gap has reached...
Jamaica broadcasting regulator bans music and TV deemed to glorify crime
Musicians criticise ban that includes ‘urban slang’ to do with making money or acquiring wealth Jamaica’s broadcasting regulator has banned music and TV broadcasts deemed...
Taiwan opens borders to tourists as restrictions eased after 2.5 years
Entry rules to island lifted to allow unfettered access, while mainland China remains one of the few places keeping borders closed Taiwan lifted all its...
Shanghai says water supplies ‘normal’ after shortage scare sparks hoarding
People rush to stockpile bottled water amid emergency measures at reservoirs after record drought A wave of panic buying has swept Shanghai in recent days,...
Thousands still without power weeks after Hurricane Fiona hit Puerto Rico
High temperatures, rain and mosquitos make life unbearable for those still affected by the longest blackout in US history Alexis Robles has slept a mere...
‘I’d eat an Indian’: rivals seize on unearthed Bolsonaro cannibalism boast
In a now viral video of a 2016 interview, the Brazilian president claims he would eat human flesh It was a shocking statement, even for...
‘It’s about ethics’: Nigeria urges British Museum to follow US and repatriate bronzes
Culture minister says UK institution ‘should learn from what has happened’ as Smithsonian returns 29 Benin artefacts The culture minister of Nigeria has urged the...
Hockey Canada’s board and CEO resign amid fallout from sexual abuse scandal
Ice hockey body had secret fund to deal with abuse allegations Politicians and sponsors have attacked handling of claims The head of Hockey Canada and...
‘Overlapping shocks’ are undoing efforts to end hunger in Africa, UN warns
Urgent aid response needed as climate crisis, Covid, local conflicts and soaring fuel prices push millions more into hunger • ‘We need urgent help’: Somalis...
