In Mexico, journalists face threats from attackers — and from the system meant to protect them, too
Created in 2012, Mexico’s Protection Mechanism for Human Rights Defenders and Journalists has struggled to guarantee the safety of those it was designed to protect, operating largely in response to attacks rather than pr
Man denies he confessed to murdering woman who was attacked and set alight
The burnt body of 70-year-old Merril Kelly was found by firefighters at the Quambatook cemetery in north-west Victoria last year.
Democrat Scott Colom seals historic win in Mississippi Senate race
Colom is the first black person from the southern state elected to the US Senate in over 140 years.
Fireworks launched at riot police as Spain strike over housing crisis descends into violence
General strike on Wednesday saw millions of workers take to the streets
Yen nears key ¥160 level after U.S. inflation data, sparking intervention risk
The prospect of tightening by the U.S. Federal Reserve risks widening the U.S.-Japan rate differential and adding to downward pressure on the yen.
Poland turns to home-grown giant for its defense buildup
The state-owed Polish Armaments Group is playing a key role in Poland's rearmament drive, but it's not without its own troubles.
Defence tries to separate DV allegations in Jana Armstrong case
A magistrate has scolded the lawyer representing the man charged with the murder of Toowoomba woman Jana Armstrong "this is not my first rodeo" after he tried to separate an unrelated assault charge from the case.
Addo-Carr free to leave Eels as club rejects extension opportunity
Parramatta decides not to extend Josh Addo-Carr's contract beyond next season, leaving him free to join a new team immediately if he chooses to do so.
Farmer who's 'not a great swimmer' hopes to be first to swim the Darling
Scott Gladman's mission to swim roughly 16 kilometres a day for more than three months came after two mates were diagnosed with MND and Parkinson's, respectively.
Japan to contribute ¥294 million to Gaza’s healthcare system
The funds will be used to strengthen the coordination between emergency medical teams in the area.
Japan’s producer prices pick up, backing case for another BOJ rate hike
Prices for goods traded between Japanese firms climbed 0.7% month on month in October, the fastest since May.
Hong Kong’s ICAC charges team leader of Kai Tak Hospital subcontractor over extortion
Hong Kong’s anti-corruption watchdog has charged a subcontractor’s team leader for allegedly extorting more than HK$75,000 (US$9,600) from five electrical workers at the Kai Tak Hospital site, vowing to work with the gov
Gibran officially resigns as Indonesia’s vice-president after degree scandal
Indonesia’s Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka handed in his resignation to the upper house of parliament on Thursday in the midst of a scandal over his high school diploma. Ahmad Muzani, speaker of the upper house
Wembanyama leads Spurs to 10th straight NBA win
Victor Wembanyama poured in 32 points to lead seven Spurs players who scored double figures.
Police investigating sudden death of man in Kuranda
Officers attended the Kuranda address just before 10:30am this morning where they found the man deceased.
Lamarre-Condon told Baird he 'won't exist' after break-up, trial hears
Beau Lamarre-Condon sent a message to alleged murder victim Jesse Baird telling him he would not exist after their break-up, a court hears.
French guard collapses as Macron rushes to help
A member of the French honour guard collapsed during Slovak President Peter Pellegrini’s arrival at the Elysee Palace.
Israeli strike on hospital kills at least five Palestinians, Gaza civil defence agency says
The strike hit the surgery department of the hospital in Khan Younis, injuring at least 20 people and causing extensive damage, a spokesperson says.
The summit Europe loves to hate
Over 50 leaders are descending on Dublin today for the European Political Community summit — but it’s not a popular one. Today on the show, Zoya Sheftalovich and Kathryn Carlson discuss why insiders don’t find the forum
China signals focus shift to policy delivery as PBOC drops stimulus language
China’s central bank’s decision to drop a reference to additional policy measures from its latest quarterly report suggests Beijing’s focus is shifting towards implementing existing support measures, with analysts pointi
More than 300 migrants rescued off Spain’s Canary Islands
More than 300 migrants were rescued off Spain’s Canary Islands amid a surge in Atlantic crossings.
Tourists Brave a Muddy Jungle Trek to See a Famed World War II Wreck
Seven Chinese tourists, a dozen villagers and a couple of journalists forded streams and bushwhacked to the downed plane of Isoroku Yamamoto, the Japanese admiral. Machetes proved handy.
ALT: She Is Rewriting Mexico’s Ballads, One Woman’s Story at a Time
Grammy-nominated songwriter Vivir Quintana is known throughout Latin America for giving voice to women who fought back against domestic violence.
UK eases BN(O) visa barriers for Hong Kong protesters convicted over 2019 unrest
The UK government has confirmed that convictions linked to Hong Kong’s 2019 protests should generally not prevent otherwise eligible applicants from using the British National (Overseas) visa scheme, following reports th
As Beijing pushes for cash return, Chinese firms can unlock 15% valuation boost: report
Chinese companies could unlock a further 15 per cent in equity valuation upside by stepping up share buy-backs and dividend payouts, as Beijing seeks to encourage listed firms to return more cash to investors, according
Akiya market downplays its money-pit and empty-house backstory
The emphasis now is more on second homes and less on fixer-uppers.
Ukraine and Russia agree to large-scale prisoner exchange after second day of talks
Thousands of Ukrainians are held in Russian captivity
Fighting intensifies in Yemen as Houthis deny targeting Mecca
World Health Organization says more than 320,000 people have been displaced in Yemen fighting since August 1.
Bolivia arrests former judge on suspicion of drug trafficking
Arrests in Bolivia linked to a US-backed security alliance crackdown on drug cartels in Latin America.
Iran’s chief negotiator tells Al Jazeera ‘ball in US court’
Iran’s chief negotiator says it’s up to the US to answer Iran’s position in the latest round of peace talks.
Commercial rock lobster fisheries closed due to antibiotic trade risk
Commercial rock lobster and dive fisheries in parts of Tasmania's south-east will be closed for three months to "mitigate trade risks" linked to antibiotic use by the salmon industry.
Robert Crawford texted his wife to say he missed her on the day of her death
On Thursday, the jury was shown months of messages exchanged between the pair before she died, in which they discussed numerous things.
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Gulf allies’ Trump ties hand a hostile Congress subpoena targets
Washington’s key Gulf allies are expected to come under fire as Democrats use their new congressional majorities to investigate US President Donald Trump’s final two years in office. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirate
Nvidia board to decide whether to oust longtime CEO Jensen Huang
Nvidia's board is meeting late Wednesday to consider removing chief executive Jensen Huang, as reports of two extramarital affairs and an investigation into alleged links to a Chinese spy fuel a market sell-off and raise
Famed ship SS United States sunk off coast of Florida
Activists unsuccessfully fought for the historic liner to be preserved and turned into a museum, but it will now become the world's largest artificial ocean reef.
Andreeva powers past Sabalenka to reach WTA Finals last four
Mirra Andreeva, whose three titles this year include her maiden major at Roland Garros, is making her singles debut in the elite season-ending event.
No answers on contaminated Defence site being remediated before hand-back
Larrakia custodians have appealed to the federal government to remediate heavy fuels and PFAS chemicals from a former Navy fuel storage base in Darwin before the land is returned to them.
Man Utd reaches ‘verbal agreement’ with Pochettino to replace Carrick
Michael Carrick's position at Old Trafford has been the subject of intense speculation following United's worst start to a season in 40 years
Amnesty says UN, South Sudan officials failed to prevent village massacre
Peacekeepers knew of likely raid on Abiemnom, where more than 200 people were killed, according to rights group report.
Kane says England appearance record a ‘testament to dedication’
When Kane leads England out at Wembley to earn his 126th cap, he will surpass the previous record held by former goalkeeper Peter Shilton since 1990.
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Famed ocean liner sunk to become world’s biggest artificial reef
Famed ocean liner SS United States, the largest passenger ship ever built in America and the world’s fastest, headed for the sea floor near Florida on Wednesday in a deliberate sinking designed to transform the vessel in
Nomura explores possible sale of Laser Digital crypto unit
Japan's largest securities firm is talking to potential buyers including Marex, which is evaluating the deal.
Iran warns of expanded retaliation as Israel reportedly readies to attack
Israeli security cabinet orders military to step up preparations for a possible attack on Iran, Israeli media reports.
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Explosions rock Kyiv and Moscow after peace talks end without breakthrough
Ukraine and Russia exchange attacks on each other’s capitals as US envoys set to travel to Moscow to meet Putin
'If they're winning, we're winning': Suppliers on David Jones closures
Some suppliers think a streamlined David Jones could be good news for their sales if it encourages more shoppers into fewer, higher-performing stores.
‘Luffy’ crime group’s alleged leader denies robbery resulting in death
Yuki Watanabe is accused of being the mastermind in seven robbery cases in four of Japan's prefectures between October 2021 and January 2023.