24 January 2021
Within hours of becoming US President, Joe Biden moved to recommit the United States to the Paris Agreement — the internationally binding treaty to combat climate change. So what does this actually mean for climate change and global emissions targets?
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23 Jan: Speaking from Palau, one of the few countries in the world with formal ties to Taiwan, Foreign Minister Joseph Wu warns of Beijing's escalating influence in the region.... more
23 Jan: Every year, hundreds of people are acknowledged for their achievement or service to the community through the Australia Day honours list. But occasionally, that process attracts controversy — as it did this week.... more
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23 Jan: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says healing and unity "will only come if there is truth and accountability", as he announces the schedule for the Senate impeachment trial for former US president Donald Trump.... more
23 Jan: As London endures its third national lockdown and the UK's economy declines due to the coronavirus pandemic, the city's iconic black cabs and their drivers face an uncertain future.... more
23 Jan: President of World Athletics, Lord Sebastian Coe, says the financial cost of a cancelled Olympics would be devastating, but that is not the main reason the Olympics has to go ahead.... more
23 Jan: The first two weeks of the 'Great Deplatforming' has seen a marked decrease in posts spreading misinformation and citing violence on mainstream social media, but there are concerns about organising and recruitment taking place in the shadows.... more
RUGBY A former coach of the Springboks believes the chances of this year's tour by the British and Irish Lions proceeding as planned are minimal More...
BUSINESS Water supply levels are still well below normal in Auckland More...
