11 January 2020
Modern society is built on sand, but it's a finite resource. The global demand for it is fuelling a sinister black market organisation: the "sand mafia".
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11 Jan: Taiwan goes to the polls today and looks set to re-elect Tsai Ing-wen. Her pet cat is front and centre of her campaign, but underneath the 'cute' style lies a much harder edge.... more
11 Jan: Charities on the front line of the bushfire recovery effort are pleading with corporate Australia not to go too hard out of the blocks with big cash donations while ignoring long-term commitments.... more
10 Jan: Iran's version of events did a complete 180 in the days after Ukraine International Airlines flight PS752 went down in Tehran. Here's what we actually know about the crash that killed 176 people.... more
10 Jan: A hot conflict with the United States could decimate Iran, given the technological and monetary differences tipped in Washington's favour. But who else could step in to bolster Tehran's interests?... more
10 Jan: International tobacco giants have sought meetings with the Prime Minister and leading cabinet members in an effort to overturn Australia's ban on nicotine vaping.... more
10 Jan: The British press turns on Harry and Meghan after their shock decision to step back from their roles as senior Royals. But some commentators point out the rabid reaction confirms the couple's reasons to leave.... more
10 Jan: Indonesia's LGBT community says it is facing further stigma following the prosecution of Reynhard Sinaga, an Indonesian labelled the UK's "most prolific rapist", who drugged and raped dozens of male victims.... more
