Greta Thunberg tells US politicians to try harder
RNZ joins more than 250 media organisations from around the world in the Covering Climate Now (CCN) initiative by committing to heighten climate coverage in the week leading up to…
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Australian hiker rescued after leg ‘clean snapped in half’
An Australian hiker who was injured in a 6 metre fall down a waterfall says he had to “carry” his broken leg while crawling for two days to be rescued….
Britain hopes for trade deal with Australia within months of Brexit
Britain’s Trade Minister Liz Truss said on Wednesday she expects to complete a wide-ranging trade deal with Australia within months of exiting the European Union, according to Reuters. In efforts…
George Pell seeks leave to appeal child sex abuse convictions in High Court
Cardinal George Pell has taken his legal fight to overturn his child sex abuse convictions to the High Court of Australia. An application seeking leave to appeal has been lodged,…
Canberra residents asked to do ‘heavy lifting’ to combat climate change
RNZ joins more than 250 media organisations from around the world in the Covering Climate Now (CCN) initiative by committing to heighten climate coverage in the week leading up to…
Security charges raise questions for Five Eyes alliance
Canada’s partners in the Five Eyes alliance are asking questions after one of the country’s most senior police officials was charged with breaching national security laws. Cameron Ortis, a director…
Julian Assange to stay in prison over absconding fears
Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange is to remain in prison when his jail term ends because of his “history of absconding”, a judge has ruled. He was due to be released…
Azerbaijani Olympic medalist qualifies for another stage in World Championship
Another member of Azerbaijan national boxing team has joined the fight at the World Championship held in Yekaterinburg, Russia. Report informs that Lorenzo Sotomayor, who competes in the 69kg category,…
Angry seal helps bust drug smugglers
Australian police believe they have busted an international drug smuggling ring – with the help of an angry seal. Police were first alerted to the alleged plot when a UK…
Huawei CEO offers to sell 5G intelligence
Huawei’s chief executive has proposed selling its 5G know-how as a way to address security concerns voiced by the US and others about its business. Ren Zhengfei said the buyer…