‘Stark warning’ as scientists say hottest year on record broke Paris Agreement threshold

Elon Musk made a surprise appearance during Germany's AfD (Alternative fuer Deutschland) election campaign event in Halle, speaking in support of the far-right party for the second time in as many weeks. Musk emphasized the importance of preserving German culture and values, criticized the focus on past guilt, and expressed support for the AfD, calling them the best hope for Germany. His comments sparked controversy, with concerns about election meddling and backlash over a gesture...

Manchester City's Mary Fowler stood out in a 4-2 victory against Aston Villa in the Women's Super League, setting up a stunning goal for teammate Vivianne Miedema. City manager Gareth Taylor marked his 100th match in charge as Fowler showcased her skills on both flanks and in midfield, contributing to the team's success. Despite Fowler's impressive performance, City remains second in the table, trailing Chelsea by six points in the race for the league title....

Italy is once again preparing to transfer migrants rescued in the Mediterranean to Albania, despite legal challenges. The Italian navy ship Cassiopeia is patrolling the waters south of Lampedusa to take migrants on board for transfer to Italian centers in Albania. The right-wing government plans to resume processing asylum applications in Italian camps in Albania, pending a decision by the European Court of Justice. Full Article

The 2022 Australia Day honours list includes human rights lawyers Gillian Triggs and Megan Davis, infectious disease expert Allen Cheng, and late Indigenous activist Galarrwuy Yunupingu as Companions of the Order of Australia. The list also features gold medallists from the Paris 2024 Olympics, such as Noemie Fox and Arisa Trew, alongside former Australian women's Test cricket captain Raelee Thompson and musician Beeb Birtles. Governor-General Samantha Mostyn emphasized the importance of recognizing contributions to communities...

The Tour Down Under saw a thrilling race on Willunga Hill, with Chris Harper and Javier Romo launching audacious attacks that set the stage for Jhonatan Narváez's victory. Despite not winning the stage, Harper and Romo's efforts added excitement to the race, with Narváez claiming the win and the ochre jersey. The peloton faced tough climbs as the race unfolded, showcasing the unpredictability and chaos that ultimately led to Narváez's triumph. Full Article

President Donald Trump took aim at abortion access in the US and overseas by revoking two executive orders signed by Joe Biden protecting abortion rights, reinstating the Mexico City Policy banning foreign NGOs from using US aid for abortion services, and rejoining the "Geneva Consensus Declaration" opposing abortion rights. Trump, backed by the anti-abortion movement, promised to protect their gains and undid Biden's orders aimed at protecting women's health data and mobile clinics. At the...